Incredible opportunities
As a community connecting wool growers with the fashion industry, Fleece to Fashion provides cash prizes as well as a number of incredible opportunities for developing and emerging designers
Major Award
Supreme Award
The Supreme Award Winner will embark on an extraordinary journey through the global wool supply chain, with a fully tailored induction and immersive industry experience.
Designed to inspire ambition and foster a lasting connection to the wool industry, this program offers a rare opportunity to gain firsthand insight into every stage of the fibre-to-fashion journey.
The winner will gain global exposure with a visit to one of Woolmark’s international offices, where they will connect with leading innovators, designers, and industry experts.
The complete prize package includes:
Return economy flights to key destination
Accommodation (5 nights)
A daily stipend
A bespoke program of events and visits designed to deepen understanding of the wool supply chain and accelerate professional growth
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is crafted to transform passion into purpose, setting the Supreme Award Winner on a path to become a future leader in the global wool industry.
Category Awards
Developing Designers - Secondary Schools
2025 Theme: Upcycled Wool
Winner $1,000
Encouragement $500
Emerging Designers - Tertiary Students
2025 Theme: Final Year Collections
Winner $2,000
Encouragement $750
Established Designers - Open
2025 Themes:
Desert Drape: Winner $1,000
Gilded Glam: Winner $1,000
Lux and Loom: Winner $1,000
Opens overall encouragement award $750

