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Bringing Patagonia’s regenerative and wildlife friendly production to Europe
From October 13th to 17th, Textile Exchange, a global non-profit driving beneficial impacts for climate and nature across the fashion, textile and apparel industry, hosted its annual conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Under the theme “Shifting Landscapes”, the event brought together specialists from all areas of the global supply system, including producers, suppliers, brands and retailers. […]
Sustainable textile design from the classroom: secondary school students from Patagonia completed an internship in Buenos Aires
With the support of WCS Argentina, a group of students from the Escuela Taller Laura Vicuña from Junín de los Andes had the unique experience of participating in professional internships alongside renowned textile designers who promote the sustainable use of natural fibers from Patagonia. Luz Jofré, Tatiana Joubert, Milagros Cañuqueo, Celeste Pizarro, Juliana Aguilera, Virginia […]
The Gallie family, Patagonian producers committed to livestock farming and the environment for over 140 years
They arrived from Scotland in 1878 and have been dedicated to sheep and cattle production for four generations. Together with WCS Argentina, they promote regenerative and wildlife-friendly management with the aim of restoring and conserving Patagonia’s natural grasslands. Brothers Juan and Esteban Gallie manage 121,500 hectares of land in Chubut and Santa Cruz and are […]
This iconic Argentine feline plays an essential ecological role in the environment, but it also faces death in retaliation or as a preventive measure because its presence can pose a threat to livestock farming activities, particularly those related to the production of natural fibers. WCS Argentina promotes non-lethal deterrent methods of livestock protection, such as […]
Regenerative livestock farming, an alternative that benefits producers and the environment
This innovative approach seeks to apply different techniques to maintain healthy soils and ensure improved long-term livestock production, restoring ecosystems. By adding wildlife friendly techniques,WCS Argentina has supported farmers on the transition to regenerative farming on more than 300,000 hectares in Patagonia and is now expanding the project to the Caldenal in the center of […]
This new course is now part of the official teaching program at the textile technical high school located in Junín de los Andes. Students participate in activities with specialists from WCS Argentina, with the goal of increasing their knowledge about the connection between textile products, raw materials, and the environment. On Thursday, May 22nd, authorities […]
Coexistence and regenerative livestock practices contribute to the conservation of the Andean cat in the patagonian steppe
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 […]
The regenerative fibers of Patagonia were showcased at the Future Fabrics Expo 2024 in New York
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 Gottelli: “We must be at the service of the materials we extract from nature”
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 […]
The Story of Coruja, an Argentine Company That Produces Natural Fiber Yarn, Promoting Regenerative and Wildlife Friendly Management
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 […]