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A research and development project creating a future for local wool and hemp in interior textile applications.

Funded by Interreg

[Re]value regional hemp and wool

An Interreg-funded research and development project aimed at securing a future for local wool and hemp in interior applications.

The project’s mission is to develop high-quality, sustainable yarns made from regional hemp, sheep’s wool, and recycled wool. These yarns will be processed into interior applications including furniture upholstery, curtains, and carpets. This unique blend of fibers results in yarns that are not only biodegradable but also self-cleaning and circular.

Funded by Interreg

[Re]value strengthens the regional economy in the German – Dutch border region

By establishing an industrial production chain with previously unused raw materials, all while contributing to a reduction in CO2 emissions.

We are more than the sum of its parts

We create sustainable value for the region by utilising local resources, such as sheep’s wool, which often remains unused, and hemp, a versatile and eco-friendly plant. Through our project, we revalue historic materials, combining traditional qualities with innovative future solutions.

Prisca HolderiedHS Niederrhein

We can't wait to kick off the exploration phase and set a new standard for applying this new cutting-edge yarn, with the potential to transform the textile landscape in the interior industry.

Sanne SchuurmanEnvisions

HS Niederrhein

Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most powerful universities for applied sciences in Germany.

Spinning Jenny

Spinning Jenny develops high-end sustainable yarns for demanding purposes in the industry, construction, clothing, automotive, home decoration and other industries.

Envisions

Envisions is all about the hidden potential of (raw) material. The design agency reimagines material by creating visionary spaces, inspiring content and pioneering applications.

Brain of Materials

Brain of Materials simplifies material processes by offering a digital platform that fuels efficient, data-driven material engineering, delivering up to 45% savings through AI-enabled innovation.

FBBasic

FBBasic focuses on the recovery of raw materials by transforming linear production and consumption systems into circular systems.

Trützschler

Trützschler is a German textile machinery manufacturer. The company produces machines and equipment for the spinning and nonwoven industries.

Schafzuchtverband Nordrhein-Westfalen

They represent, inform, advise, and support members on breeding, regulatory, economic, production, and professional matters, while also advocating for their interests at the federal and EU levels.

Landschapsbeheer De Wassum

The creation of a sustainable grazing enterprise with sheep, embedded in societal interests such as people, environment, and animal welfare.

Discover how we’re rethinking the future of regional hemp and wool.

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