Erda Alpine works with fashion brands, design institutions and wool producers to bring European wool back into use.
We draw on years of experience inside premium fashion houses, where we have selected yarns, developed products and managed supply chains.
Every project connects the people who design with the farmers, spinners and makers who produce.
For Brands
We help brands work with European wool through design-led sourcing and product support. Some brands need a single yarn; others want a partner through a full collection. We work at whichever stage suits you.
Sustainability & Material Strategy
Moving to traceable, low-impact fibres takes more than one decision. We help your team assess current materials and plan a considered shift towards European wool as an alternative to conventional and synthetic fibres. Each step is grounded in evidence your team can share.
Yarn Development
We develop custom yarns with our spinning partners, made from European fibre and tailored to your product requirements. This includes the choice of breed, blend, count and colour, including natural fleece shades that need no dyeing.
Product Development
We develop knitwear products and collections using our yarns or bespoke developments. We work closely with local manufacturers so that design intent carries through from swatch to finished garment.
White-Label Design
For brands without an in-house knitwear team, we can take on full collection design and development. We work as your outsourced knitwear department, from concept and yarn selection to sampling and production.
Team Workshops
We run sessions for design and product teams on natural fibres, wool properties and sourcing. They give your team the knowledge to make confident material choices and explain them to your customers.
For Suppliers
We work with independent farmers, processors and spinners across Europe who share our commitment to quality and to the future of European wool. Our role is to bring their fibre to the premium fashion market, where it is valued for its origin and character.
Raw Material Support
We build direct relationships with farmers and regional processing facilities, ensuring fair value and responsible processing from fleece to fibre.
Spinner Representation
We represent a curated group of independent European spinners, presenting selected yarns from their existing ranges to fashion brands through a single, design-led platform.
Research & Development
We work with local manufacturers to develop new swatches and products that show what regional wool can do.
Traceability
We document each stage from farm to cone, so that the origin of every yarn can be shared with the brands who use it.
If you are a farmer, processor or spinner working with European wool, we would be glad to hear from you.
For Education
We partner with design schools and universities to bring European wool into the studio and the classroom. Our aim is to give the next generation of designers direct knowledge of the material and the people behind it.
Guest Lectures
An industry perspective on European wool, traceable sourcing and the premium fashion supply chain, for design and textile programmes.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions on natural fibres, wool properties and yarn development, led by our design team.
Material Access
Yarn and wool samples from our Signature and Seasonal Collections, available for coursework and thesis research.
Study Visits
Visits to partner farms, scouring facilities and spinning mills, giving students direct exposure to the value chain.
For yarn enquiries, collaborations or educational partnerships, please share a few details below and we will be in touch.