Ju Wool Leads Groundbreaking Prototyping Project to Transform Quebec’s Wool Industry

QUÉBEC –, J. Underhill Wool Inc. (JU WOOL) is proud to announce its leadershiprole in a pioneering initiative set to reshape the wool industry in Quebec. As a key partner in securing a historic subsidy, JU WOOL is helping to unite six Quebec-based enterprises specializing in commercial-scale wool processing into a powerful regional ecosystem.

In collaboration with TechniTextile, Filature Lemieux, and others, the project has been awarded over $700,000 in funding from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec. The initiative will prototype semi-finished and finished wool products and conduct scientific testing of sheep’s wool sourced from Quebec farms.

WHY THIS MATTERS

This project champions a regional manufacturing model—a proven approach that reduces costs,shortens lead times, and minimizes environmental impact. By concentrating wool processing within a 2.5-hour radius in Quebec, the consortium is laying the foundation for a Canadian wool
epicentre.

Regional processing supports rural economies, revitalizes traditional skills, and ensures that more of the wool’s value remains in Canada—creating meaningful careers and a more sustainable supply chain