The judges for this year’s The Woolmark Company Texprint Award have been announced. They are: Aline Galimberti, Chief Designer of Dormeuil and Jonathan Christopher, the 2015-16 European menswear finalist for the International Woolmark Prize. For many years, the Woolmark Company, the global authority on wool has supported Texprint’s prestigious awards with a dedicated prize that recognizes the use of Merino wool incorporated into textile design.
The Woolmark Company Texprint Award is judged and presented at Premiere Vision Designs. This year’s announcement will be made on September 14 at the Texprint village in Hall 5. The judges will meet the 2016 Texprint alumni on their stands at Premiere Vision Designs to view their collections and discuss their use of Merino wool. After joint deliberations they will select the winner of The Woolmark Company Texprint Award.
Aline Galimberti is Chief Designer of Dormeuil, one of the most respected global brands in the textile industry. The firm was founded in 1842 with a reputation for exceptionally high quality research, creativity and innovation.
Netherlands-based Jonathan Christopher has proved to be a major innovator in wool denim. The International Woolmark Prize highlights the most innovative and modern interpretations of Australian wool by leading design talents.
The winner of the Woolmark Company Texprint Award will receive £1,000 plus ongoing support from the Woolmark Company and get opportunities to learn about developments, innovations and the supply chain for wool. In addition, the Woolmark Company will sponsor a dedicated presence for the winner at Intertextile Shanghai.
