Melin Tregwynt’s role in the Made with Wool pilot was to bring the vision to life, proving that a premium, fully Welsh wool textile could be commercially viable. With support from Menter Môn and funding through the Rural Development Plan, the project worked closely with British Wool to explore the diverse range of wool qualities produced in Wales and choose right qualities of wool form Welsh farmers for the project. The wool was processed across the UK, including a spinning trial with Lightowlers Yarns in Yorkshire.

A yarn expert advised on fibre selection to ensure the final yarn delivered durability and warmth. Once the yarn was ready, Melin Tregwynt wove it into a limited-edition range of throws, fringed blankets and cushions, honouring the mill’s design archive. These final products, launched for St. David’s Day 2024 demonstrate that Welsh wool, when designed and delivered with care, has powerful appeal. Each piece showcases not only the strength of the fibre, but also the resilience of a rural supply chain and the design expertise of a century-old Welsh brand.

As the first business to embrace the new Welsh wool yarn developed through the project, Melin Tregwynt is setting an inspiring precedent. Their approach goes beyond aesthetics, positioning wool as a regenerative, locally sourced solution that helps reconnect consumers to place and process. As an employee-owned trust (EOT), the business is deeply invested in supporting local employment and skills.

This collection is the result of collective action, from the sheep farmers who grew the fleece, to the partners who made the yarn, to the designers who gave it form. It also points to a hopeful future: one where Welsh wool is no longer a forgotten fibre, but a flagship of sustainable design. Through this launch, Melin Tregwynt is not only preserving heritage, they’re reinventing it, one yarn at a time.