Argentina’s wool sector is to adopt Textile Exchange’s Responsible Wool Standard as a basis for the outreach and training of the country’s sheep farmers.
The Argentinian government and its Industry Wool Federation – the Federación Lanera Argentina – which represents wool scourers, topmakers and exporters, have said they will adopt the language, content and best practices of the standard, which is run by Textile Exchange.
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This represents the first time Textile Exchange – a global non-profit that promotes the adoption of preferred fibres, integrity and standards and responsible supply networks – and its RWS have been recognised at a national level to facilitate the adoption of improved sustainability practices.
The goal is that by 2018 Argentina will adapt its language and protocols to reflect the wording and intent of the RWS, train potential farm trainers, and put a specific emphasis on shearing practices.
The collaboration will involve ProLana, a state-run national programme that aims to help Argentine wool growers to improve quality, presentation and sale conditions, and the Federación Lanera Argentina.
The government and guild will ultimately focus on alignment with RWS criteria and will provide support to facilitate certification to the RWS.
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