There's something almost poetic about wool's journey through history. For thousands of years, communities have understood that this remarkable fibre could be unravelled, respun, and given new life—long before anyone coined the term "circular economy." In the Italian town of Prato, this tradition has evolved into a sophisticated industrial process that transforms discarded wool garments into fibres that rival their virgin counterparts. Recycled merino wool takes this ancient p

Long before sustainability became a fashion industry buzzword, wool was being recycled in the hills of Prato, Italy. For over a century, craftspeople there have been transforming discarded wool garments into new fibres, a practice known locally as "carding" that turned necessity into an art form. What was once a way to make the most of scarce resources has become one of the most promising solutions to fashion's waste crisis. Recycled wool takes existing wool textiles—whether