Chiengora® – Wool from dog fiber

YarnSustain Schönrock Uhl GmbH

Every year, around 8,000 tonnes of biodegradable pet hair is accumulated throughout Europe in the course of pet grooming. YarnSustain has developed the first industrial process for producing yarn from pet fibres. The result resembles cashmere, only without the need for animal herding. Under the name of Chiengora®, cushions and knitted products are made from the combed-out undercoat of dogs. The production saves dye, water and energy, as Chiengora® is processed undyed. The dog fibres are collected and donated from private households, dog salons and breeders with the help of a crowdsourcing network.

Nominated 2022 in the category »Produkt«