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Over the past year and a half, three valuable records of this feline have been obtained in areas where natural fiber producers implement wildlife-friendly livestock techniques. The Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a small feline known for its striking fur with vertical spots and a proportionally long tail. Its populations are scarce and fragmented across […]

On November 19th and 20th, WCS Argentina and Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network participated in the international textile event Future Fabrics Expo, held in New York City, to showcase natural fibers produced through regenerative and wildlife-friendly livestock practices. The event aimed to present innovations in materials and production methods in the textile industry from various parts

Alejandra stands out from the first moment when, to introduce herself, she states: “I’m a conservationist who uses textile design as a vehicle for creating a more just world for all the life-forms that inhabit it.” The creator of Cubreme is an artist, teacher, and activist with the determination of someone who believes in her

Because of an unexpected family situation, the founders gained an interest in the world of textiles and created their own brand, which includes a line of Wildlife FriendlyTM certified fibers. According to their experience in the industry, this feature is increasingly valued in the national as well as international market. Triana, the eldest daughter of

In Santa Cruz Province, 165 wild guanacos were sheared following high standards of animal welfare, producing 57 kg of high-quality fiber for commercial use. WCS Argentina spearheaded the initiative along with producers, provincial government agencies, and the federal research agency CONICET to promote alternative management strategies for the species that contribute to the regional economy

More than 140 participants in Junín de los Andes, including teachers and students, took part in workshops about the ties between textile products and nature. The program was organized by WCS Argentina and included designer Maria Zolezzi, internationally recognized for using “Wildlife Friendly” natural fibers in her collections. May, Junín de los Andes – Between

“The world is finding other ways to produce and consume” The calm, simplicity, and elegance that characterize María Zolezzi’s work also describe her speech as she shares her story, her projects, and her identification with natural fibers, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Immediately after her return from presenting her winter collection in Paris and Tokyo, we

Since the international Wildlife Friendly™ certification granted in the country by WCS Argentina, the production of this fiber increased its market value by 15%. This endorsement is a result of the implementation of livestock practices that promote coexistence with wildlife in the Patagonian steppe and carry out regenerative use of soils. The process is supported

Los relevamientos de guanacos realizados por WCS Argentina y el Centro de Ecología Aplicada de Neuquén (CEAN) en la zona centro-sur de Neuquén indicaron una declinación de 50% respecto a datos relevados 20 años atrás. La evaluación de las tendencias de este herbívoro nativo dominante en el área, en el contexto regional, genera datos necesarios

Otorgamos 21 nuevas certificaciones Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network™ (WFEN) a productores de fibras Mohair y Merino comprometidos en la implementación de prácticas ganaderas amigables con la biodiversidad en la estepa patagónica. La entrega de certificados se realizó durante la 13° Feria Integral de la Producción de Zapala celebrada en la localidad neuquina a mediados de