Merino Wool Processing

The Woolmark Company - Merino Wool Processing

In a classical explanatory film we get up close and personal with processing Merino Wool from sheep to garment. Here's a few highlights from the film. If you want to see the whole piece, you can find it on Woolmarks "About Wool" page.

Episode 1 / Scouring & Carding

Cleaning the wool, which is actually a clump of Houdini simulated hair with added air bubble simulations and a bit of fluid smoke to wash out those dirty bits.

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Episode 2 / Gilling, Combing, Drawing & SPINNING

Putting the wool fibres through all kinds of rotating, turning and spinning machinery to turn them into actual yarns you can use.

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Episode 3 / Knitting

Taking those yars and figuring out the setups to knit (flatbed, 3d or circular) or weave them into textiles ready for further refinemend.

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Episode 4 / Dyeing

Dye to die for! Can be done at all stages of the process and makes sure we're living a colorfull life.

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Episode 5 / Finishing

Washing, cleaning, pressing and ironing to create that soft and fluffy jersey that will be our instant favourite.

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And finally / The Logo Animation

Credits

Client: The Woolmark Company

Creative Director: Mitchell Oakley Smith, TWC

Program Manager: Kelly McAvoy, TWC

Project Coordinator: Ben Madgwick, TWC

Technical Consultant: Roy Kettlewell, Kettlewell Consulting - with Special Thanks

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Creative Director: Christian Tyroller

Producer: Nicholas Vodicka

3D Artist: Jens Kindler

VFX: Marcel Dolschon, Lukas Eberle, Niclas Schlapmann, Alvaro Moreira

Music & Sounddesign: Michael Fakesch, Designing Sounds