In the UK farmers see wool as a waste byproduct; sold through the British Wool Marketing Board it returns just 33p/kg to farmers, meaning in 2019 income from wool was 3% of sheep revenue \[Defra 2022\]. Raw material production accounts for 38% of global apparel and footwear greenhouse gas emissions \[Global Fashion Agenda-2020\]. Therefore, the industry has an opportunity to significantly reduce the impact through regenerative farming. The future of sustainable textiles production is building relationships with fibre growers - implementing regenerative farming practices, traceable supply chains, developing new routes to market and diversifying income streams. Collaboration across the supply chain from farm level is critical to scale uptake of sustainable agricultural practices - reducing environmental impact, enabling net-zero Dash & Miller (D+M) and Pilio are developing a novel production model for traceable UK fibre that is regenerative and people-centric. Built on innovative technology alongside innovative wool growing practises to create conditions for Net-zero. 1. Climate and nature positive practices at the farm level. 2. Profitability and employment opportunities at all stages of the supply chain. 3. Traceability from farm to consumer 4. Resource utilisation as design driver Dash & Miller (D&M) is a Bristol-based innovative design studio with 14+ years' experience co-designing and sampling locally sourced fibre and yarn textiles for fashion, commercial and residential interiors, as well as automotive and fine art applications. Since 2009 we have worked with high-profile brands such as Nike, Athleta, Lululemon, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Thom Browne, John Lewis, Cos and Oliver Bonas, as well as automotive brands and textile mills across Europe, the US and Asia. D&M connects B2B and B2C customers with fabric manufacturers, delivering production-ready woven designs created with CAD software. Pilio, our net-zero planet-centred design partner, is an energy and environmental innovation company born out of the University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute in 2011\. Their carbon, energy, and nature software and sustainability advisory services bring science backed expertise and recommendations to businesses across the UK, enabling them to successfully implement sustainability strategies, reach net-zero emissions, and spur the green economy. In this project we will work with a digital product strategist, who specialises in people-centred design and development processes. This will help us understand and define opportunities for people-centric systems. This project is a natural stepping-stone to our streamlined product development process, using traceable technology to encourage uptake of sustainable consumption and production habits.

In the UK, £140m textiles reach landfill/incineration annually \[WRAP-2017\]. Textiles contribute 5.4% of global emissions \[Forbes-2015\], consume 4% of global freshwater, and attribute ≥35% ocean-polluting microplastics \[Does Use Matter-2018\]. Leading industry players, (e.g Burberry, Stella McCartney, and Kering) have committed to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and science-based carbon reduction targets to meet the Paris Agreement. However it is hard for brands to make informed decisions to reduce their environmental impacts e.g scope 3 emissions due to a lack of transparency in textile supply chains. Dash & Miller (D&M) are developing "The Virtual Mill" (VM), a cross-functional digital tool that creates a digital twin of woven fabrics. The VM is currently as concept stage, our long-term vision is to: * Deliver an end-to-end digital product development process that connects our customers to local suppliers and manufacturers and drives waste reduction. * Embed data on material origin and production into a digital alternative of textiles, driving traceability and responsible sourcing in textile supply chains. Using the VM designers/brands can make informed decisions that drive sustainability and responsible consumption as well as quantifying their impacts. In this project we will work with a Digital 3D Design and Development Consultant, with human-centred design experience. This will help us understand and define user needs and obtain feedback on the VM concept and inform its ongoing design. This project is a natural stepping-stone to our streamlined product development process, using traceable technology to encourage uptake of sustainable consumption and production habits. Dash & Miller (D&M) is a Bristol-based innovative design studio with 13+ years' experience co-designing and sampling locally sourced fibre and yarn textiles for fashion, commercial and residential interiors, as well as automotive and fine art applications. Since 2009 we have worked with high-profile brands such as Nike, Athleta, Lululemon, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Thom Browne, John Lewis, Macy's, Cos and Oliver Bonas, as well as automotive brands and numerous textile mills across Europe, the US and Asia. D&M connects B2B and B2C customers with fabric manufacturers, delivering production-ready woven designs created with CAD software.

In the UK, £140m textiles reach landfill/incineration annually \[WRAP-2017\]. Textiles contribute 5.4% of global emissions \[Forbes-2015\], consume 4% of global freshwater, and attribute ≥35% ocean-polluting microplastics \[Does Use Matter-2018\]. Leading industry players, (e.g Burberry, Stella McCartney, and Kering) have committed to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and science-based carbon reduction targets to meet the Paris Agreement. However it is hard for brands to make informed decisions to reduce their environmental impacts e.g scope 3 emissions due to a lack of transparency in textile supply chains. Dash & Miller (D&M) are developing "The Virtual Mill" (VM), a cross-functional digital tool that creates a digital twin of woven fabrics. The VM is currently as concept stage, our long-term vision is to: * Deliver an end-to-end digital product development process that connects our customers to local suppliers and manufacturers and drives waste reduction. * Embed data on material origin and production into a digital alternative of textiles, driving traceability and responsible sourcing in textile supply chains. Using the VM designers/brands can make informed decisions that drive sustainability and responsible consumption as well as quantifying their impacts. In this project we will work with a Digital 3D Design and Development Consultant, with human-centred design experience. This will help us understand and define user needs and obtain feedback on the VM concept and inform its ongoing design. This project is a natural stepping-stone to our streamlined product development process, using traceable technology to encourage uptake of sustainable consumption and production habits. Dash & Miller (D&M) is a Bristol-based innovative design studio with 13+ years' experience co-designing and sampling locally sourced fibre and yarn textiles for fashion, commercial and residential interiors, as well as automotive and fine art applications. Since 2009 we have worked with high-profile brands such as Nike, Athleta, Lululemon, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Thom Browne, John Lewis, Macy's, Cos and Oliver Bonas, as well as automotive brands and numerous textile mills across Europe, the US and Asia. D&M connects B2B and B2C customers with fabric manufacturers, delivering production-ready woven designs created with CAD software.