No. SI1 (2025): Special Issue
Essays

Wool, “Rifiutocreatura” in Evolution: Valorization and Regeneration of Italian Native Wool and Post-Consumer Waste

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  • Gianni Montagna,
  • Elena Pucci
Gianni Montagna
Universidade de Lisboa
Elena Pucci
University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/fh-3462

Published 14-07-2025

Keywords

  • Recycled Wool,
  • Textile Industry,
  • Natural Fibers,
  • Innovative Ecosystems,
  • Material Culture

How to Cite

Montagna, G., & Pucci, E. (2025). Wool, “Rifiutocreatura” in Evolution: Valorization and Regeneration of Italian Native Wool and Post-Consumer Waste. Fashion Highlight, (SI1), 220–229. https://doi.org/10.36253/fh-3462

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Abstract

This study explores how the transition to sustainable models can restore the value of wool, a traditional material rich in environmental and cultural potential, through innovative strategies of recovery and renewal of production processes. Greasy wool, often considered an unnecessary and costly by-product, is valued when integrated into a sustainable supply chain, stimulating local economic development and creating new opportunities for communities dependent on wool production, particularly those using indigenous sheep breeds. In this context, the concept of "Rifiutocreatura" (WasteCreature) is emerging as a fundamental tool for rethinking textile waste management. No longer a problem to be disposed of, but a potential resource ready to be regenerated in a resilient and conscious production system. This paradigm shift: waste becomes a "creature" waiting for a new life through recycling, eco-design and upcycling processes. The aim of this study is to provide a critical and proactive vision for the valorization of wool, illustrating how the regeneration of this fibre can be a central element in building a sustainable and ethical future textile. This study pretends to concretely demonstrate how such model can reduce environmental impact but also contribute to a fairer redistribution of resources along the production chain and its territory.

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