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

  1. Winner $1,000

  2. Encouragement $500

Emerging Designers - Tertiary Students

2025 Theme: Final Year Collections

  1. Winner $2,000

  1. Encouragement $750

Established Designers - Open

2025 Themes:

  1. Desert Drape: Winner $1,000

  2. Gilded Glam: Winner $1,000

  3. Lux and Loom: Winner $1,000

  4. Opens overall encouragement award $750