DOG WOOL IS THE NEW FASHION?

Modus Intarsia believes so. Two German entrepreneurs want to revolutionize the textile industry with a sustainable wool business that uses dogs’ fur to create pieces as soft as cashmere.

The creators guarantee that there is no animal suffering, and that this is the first step to change the textile industry.

Anyone can mail their four-legged friend’s undercoat by mail, as long as it is in good condition and the fall is natural. For each kilo of raw wool, the owner receives between 15 and 45 euros.

At the moment, Modus Intarsia is forming the network of suppliers – we are talking about dog owners – and last year the company has received a total of 250 kilos of high quality fur. The next step is to create the Chiengora collection (a combination of “chien” – French term for dog – and the Angora textile fibre).

It is estimated that in Germany alone, more than 80 tons of canine fur are discarded every year. Is this the future of textiles? You wait and see.