A Novel Twist on Wool w/ Nuyarn CEO, Andy Wynne

A Novel Twist on Wool w/ Nuyarn CEO, Andy Wynne

Author: BLISTER July 19, 2024 Duration: 1:01:05

Wool has seen quite the resurgence in technical apparel over the past couple decades, and for good reason — it’s breathable, odor-resistant, and manages moisture better than most natural fibers. However, the way that most wool is spun into yarns can hamper its natural performance traits — at least, that’s what Nuyarn CEO, Andy Wynne, claims, and it’s why Nuyarn set out to come up with an entirely new way to use wool in technical fabrics. 

On today’s episode, Luke Koppa sits down with Andy to get the details on the traditional methods of yarn spinning; why he believes they have been holding back the true potential of wool; how Nuyarn is different; the extremely impressive performance metrics of Nuyarn; how it’s being applied to a very wide range of end uses; an exciting new wool product they’re about to launch, and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Andy’s Backstory (5:07)

Traditional Implemntations of Wool (7:44)

How & Why Nuyarn is Different (14:31)

Production (21:03)

Nuyarn’s Different Applications (47:37)

Future Product: Hurcelan (53:11)

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