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CRSPI 2018-2020

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

The Climate Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CRSPI) is a partnership between Australian research organisations to invest in climate research, development and extension for Australia’s primary industries. CRSPI aims to enable the Australian agriculture sector to adapt to a changing climate and reduce emissions.

1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2020

New South Wales, Australia

AgriFutures Australia, Australian Pork (APL)

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AWI Extension Development

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This project developed a range of one-day workshop packages for delivery through AWI's state grower extension networks. These workshops focus on priority areas identified through national consultation and evaluation conducted following AWI's existing extension products. Workshops developed and enhanced under this project include Winning With Weaners, Picking Performer Ewes and...

26 Aug 2018 - 1 Nov 2018

New South Wales, Australia

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

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Product Development Innovation

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This investment focusses on understanding, leveraging and exploiting opportunities for Australian wool products. By understanding global trends for casual dressing and the fusion between fashion and sports markets for both textiles and apparel, undertaking market research with both supply chain partners and industry bodies, AWI can develop innovative, forward thinking...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc, KnitWarm Limited, Jadeboard 2015 Limited, Aussco Hong Kong Limited, Shinhan Wool, Mira Corporation

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Byborre Innovations: Phase 1

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

BYBORRE is an Amsterdam based company who in partnership with the Australian Woolmark Company focusses on utilising the material functionality of Australian Merino wool to produce garments of exceptional quality and functionality.

1 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

ByBorre Lab BV

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Dark Ice PD

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This investment is a collaboration with Dark Ice Project (DIP) and BYBORRE to produce a mainly Merino wool base and mid layer system for above and below the waist with potential to expand to socks and headwear. The product will be designed for a dry sub-zero climate and consider elements...

25 Feb 2019 - 21 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

ByBorre Lab BV

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Process Development

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This investment focusses on identifying both opportunities and needs in key market areas for processing innovation of wool. This will include early stage processing of wool, production of wool yarns, manufacture of wool fabrics, garments and accessories, fabric or garment dyeing, added processes such as printing, and coated finishes. The...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc, SGS Hong Kong Ltd, Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong

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Product & Process Development

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This investment focusses on working with supply chain manufacturing partners in developing innovative wool products for womenswear, menswear, sports, outdoor and automotive markets. As well as undertaking research to identify opportunities and needs in key market areas for processing innovation of Merino wool. An additional aim is to modify the...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Zhejiang Xinao Textiles Inc, Suedwolle GmbH & Co, KG, Mira Corporation, Chemtax (Stoll) Co. Ltd, Jiaxing DIWEI Fashion Co. Ltd, Kniteracy Limited, Stoll America Knitting Machinery Inc, In...

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Research Testing for Product Development

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

With new technologies and the rise of different products made from wool, it is important that these developments be substantiated at different intervals along the development process to ensure they can meet consumer expectations. A substantiated innovation is also more capable of early adoption and quick return on investment of...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong, I.T.I.S. Tullio Buzzi, Guangdong Institute of Microbiology

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Technical Garment Development & Construction

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

This investment is working with trade partners to develop innovative knitted garments for the fashion, sports and lifestyle markets. Traditional fashion and sports garments have been either produced on regular flat-knit knitting machines or constructed from circular knit fabrics by the “cut n sew” method. With the growing requirement for...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Stoll America Knitting Machinery

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Financial Industry Wool Uniforms/Suits (China)

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

AWI studies lifestyle trends and how they impact on consumer preferences for the wool fibre. This investment is focussed on creating high end wool uniforms specifically for the financial industry.

1 Aug 2019 - 30 Sep 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Dong Hua University