Friendly Textiles

At Friendly Textiles we collect and research the brushed-out* undercoat of double-coated dogs. We strive to inspire future generations to value and use the gifts of Nature. We seek to save the natural, renewable and biodegradable fibre from being thrown away and develop high-quality sustainable industrial chiengora (dog wool) yarns suitable for the textile industry. We aim to introduce an alternative to other traditionally used natural wools. At Friendly Textiles we upcycle waste (a by-product of dog brushing) into valuabe chiengora yarn. We research chiengora in laboratories to find out the properties of this newly rediscovered long-time known natural fiber and to find ways to improve its functionality. * Regular brushing is essential for your dog’s good health. The fluffy undercoat is a by-product (waste) of the brushing. Do not throw the brushed-out dog undercoat away! Donate it to Friendly Textiles! Your donated fluff will help us achieve better results in our research.