The Swedish Wool project began in 2019 when we discovered that the wool byproduct from the local meat industry was going to waste. We partnered with another Swedish brand, Röjk, and a Swedish sheep farm in Kungsör to develop a fully traceable supply chain that put this valuable organic resource to use.
Over the years we’ve scaled up the project to involve more bands and stakeholders – helping Swedish wool become more widely available in the industry. Today, the Swedish Wool Initiative is an Axfoundation collaborative of 15 brands, pioneered by FILIPPA K. Each year we launch a new edition of Swedish wool in our collections.
The Swedish Wool Classification System
In 2023, the Swedish Wool Initiative launched the first classification system for wool, paving the way for new innovation in the sustainable fashion and textile industry. The new standard simplifies the process of selling and purchasing high-quality Swedish wool, enabling brands to embrace Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material.
Read more about the new standard from Axfoundation here.
The 93 Swedish Wool hoodie
Our latest Swedish wool sweater is inspired by FILIPPA K’s founding year, 1993. The effortless silhouette pays homage to our 90s heritage as we celebrate 30 years in fashion.
The sweater is knit from 100% Swedish wool and made in collaboration with fellow Swedish heritage brand, Klippan Yllefabrik. Sourcing wool that was meant to be thrown away due to a high content of vegetable matter, the team at Klippan discovered that changing from a carding process to a combing process effectively cleaned the fibres. This made it possible to spin the wool into a high quality yarn, and knit it into the 93 Swedish Wool Hoodie: a fully traceable product that protects animal welfare and turns waste into a resource.
“Swedish wool has long been a part of our collections and we continue to see increased interest from our customers for sustainable materials. So far it has been difficult to buy the same wool quality from season to season. As a brand, we want to know exactly which wool we are getting in terms of length, thickness, colour and lustre. The new classification system opens up completely new market opportunities.”
– Liisa Kessler, former Creative Director at FILIPPA K
"We now have a unified language for all wool in Sweden! This greatly facilitates collaboration across the entire value chain, from sheep owners, shearers, and wool brokers to buyers at fashion, outdoor, and home furnishing brands. The classification system plays a crucial role in harnessing Swedish wool as a circular and sustainable material within the fashion and textile industry."
– Johan Sidenmark, who leads The Swedish Wool Initiative at Axfoundation
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Photographer: Thomas Jansson
The Swedish Wool project began in 2019 when discovering that wool byproduct from the local meat industry was going to waste. We partnered with another Swedish brand, Röjk, and a Swedish sheep farm in Kungsör to develop a fully traceable supply chain that put this valuable resource to use.
Over the years we’ve scaled up the project to involve more brands and stakeholders – helping Swedish wool become more widely available in the industry. Today, the Swedish Wool Initiative is an Axfoundation collaborative of 15 brands, pioneered by FILIPPA K. Every year or so we launch a new edition of Swedish wool in our collections. So far, we’ve introduced six editions of the Swedish Wool Sweater and have expanded into new categories. For 2025, we’re debuting the Swedish Wool Jacket.
The Swedish Wool Jacket
For the first time since the project began, we’re introducing a jacket made using Swedish wool. The new piece is crafted from undyed yarn from Gotland sheep at Görvälns Gård and Hagby Gård, outside of Stockholm. It’s also traceable from farm to finish, with support from our trusted European supplier partnerships. Here’s what the wool supply chain looks like:
The Swedish Wool Jacket is finished with a fluffy texture, and its design takes inspiration from one of our most popular styles: the Dafina Jacket. It has a loose, slightly boxy fit with wide shapes sleeves, perfect for wearing on colder days with your favourite jeans or a pair of tailored trousers.
In 2023, the Swedish Wool Initiative launched the first classification system for wool, paving the way for innovation in the sustainable fashion and textile industries. The new standard has since become a market commodity with different specified qualities, simplifying the buying and selling processes for both farmers and customers and enabling them to embrace Swedish wool.
“The Swedish Wool Project has been close to our hearts at FILIPPA K since we first discovered the opportunity for turning waste into a resource. We’re proud to see the way that Swedish wool has become more widely used in the industry and embraced by more brands, and hope that this growth continues."
– Marie Forssenius, CEO at Filippa K