Introduction to the work of IWTOIntroduction to the work of IWTO

FAO BudapestElisabeth van DeldenApril 13, 2011

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IWTO is the international

body representing the

interests of the world's wool-

textile trade and industry.

IWTO is...

Policy Monitoring

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IWTO membership covers

woolgrowers, traders, primary

processors, spinners,

weavers, garment makers

and retailers of wool and

allied fibres in its member-

countries, as well as all kind

of organizations related to

wool products and the wool

business in general.

Members of IWTONational Committee Members from around the world

Associate Members

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With the 4 pillar structure,

IWTO is aiming to position

and to value wool clearly in

the consumer mind as a

material which is desirable for

its technical, ethical and

comfort values.

Objectives of IWTO

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WOOL is natural, renewable, sustainable, biodegradable

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PROTECTION of rare breeds as well as heritage

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Supporting developing markets of wool and wool products

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What would happen if not?Benefit

WOOL

SYNTHETIC

TOP SCORING for wool

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Benefit

WOOL at the TOP of consumer`s MIND

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Benefit

Wool as INSPIRATION for architecture and interior design

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INTEGRATION of wool into LAWS and REGULATIONS

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Benefit

WOOLKEEPING SOVEREIGNTY over our brand and assets.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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