WOOL & WILD - TEXTURE FROM NATURE: SCHOLARSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOOLMARK

Discover the scholarship contest in collaboration with THE WOOLMARK COMPANY, the global authority on Australian Merino wool, known for its iconic quality certification.

The contest invites emerging creatives to explore the expressive potential of wool through the art of textile manipulation. Participants are challenged to develop an original concept that reinterprets wool or wool blends in an experimental and contemporary way.

THE PROJECT

The project should go beyond conventional uses, pushing the boundaries of texture, volume, structure, or surface treatments. Whether through felting, layering, sculptural forms, innovative knit techniques, or unexpected combinations with other materials, the goal is to reveal new aesthetic dimensions of this timeless fiber.

The concept must also reflect a personal and forward-thinking interpretation of sustainable luxury—where quality, environmental awareness, and craftsmanship converge into a modern design vision.

Required submission materials:
 • A written concept (max 300 words) outlining the creative idea, the intended message, and how sustainability is integrated into the approach.
 • One moodboard that visually communicates the inspiration, material palette, or stylistic references of the project.
 • One sample of fabric manipulation (either physical or visual) showing how wool has been explored through experimental techniques. This can include swatches, process photos, 3D mock-ups, or close-up details of textile treatments.

To join the contest, kindly refer to the scholarship regulation for further information about participation criteria.  

THE SCHOLARSHIP

The winner will be awarded a scholarship up to 50% deduction on the tuition fee (kindly note that the enrolment fee is always due) for the Master Course in Fashion, Art & Textile Innovation starting in SEPTEMBER 2025 at the FIRENZE school.

INDUSTRY PARTNER

Woolmark is the world’s most recognised textile fibre Brand.
The iconic Woolmark logo has been applied to more than 5 billion products since 1964, guaranteeing quality and representing pioneering excellence and innovation.

The Woolmark Certification Program provides assurance to both the supply chain and consumers that a certified product has its specified fibre content and has been rigorously tested for quality.

Renewable, 100% natural, and biodegradable, Australian Merino wool is famous worldwide for its next-to-skin softness, strength, innate versatility and technical benefits.

APPLY NOW to win the exclusive Scholarship in collaboration with WOOLMARK!