Recycled wool sits at the centre of a material exploration at Kasthall, developed through close collaboration with European partners and the Kasthall Design Studio.
Sometimes referred to as regenerated or mechanically recycled wool, the material is created by transforming previously used wool into a new high-quality fibre, extending its lifecycle without compromising its inherent qualities.
The process begins with the recovery of post-consumer wool, including fibres sourced from discarded interior materials such as furniture fillings. These materials are broken down and reprocessed into a refined fibre, forming the basis of a new yarn. In both the Fasad rug collection, developed with David Chipperfield Design, and the Liora broadloom collection by Kasthall Design Studio, this regenerated fibre constitutes 25% of the wool content, integrated into a carefully balanced material composition.
In both the Fasad rug collection, developed with David Chipperfield Design, and the Liora broadloom collection by Kasthall Design Studio, this regenerated fibre constitutes 25% of the wool content, integrated into a carefully balanced material composition.
Despite its previous life, the recycled wool retains the essential characteristics of virgin wool. The fibres are durable, naturally water-resistant, and long-lasting, while maintaining the softness and tactile richness associated with high-quality wool. At the same time, the regeneration process introduces subtle variations that contribute to a more nuanced and characterful material expression.
Working with recycled wool requires a high level of technical knowledge and material sensitivity. Its behaviour differs from newly spun fibres, influencing how structure, density, and surface are developed. Rather than limiting the outcome, these conditions open up new possibilities, allowing the material itself to shape the final expression through depth, texture, and irregularity.
Fasad collection
By reintroducing existing fibres into the production cycle, the material contributes to a more resource-conscious approach to textile manufacturing. It reduces reliance on virgin resources while extending the value of existing ones, aligning with a broader ambition to create products that are both enduring and responsible.
Recycled wool in this context is not treated as an alternative, but as an integral part of contemporary rug making — where material knowledge, craftsmanship, and innovation come together to define a new direction for textile design.
