Saint-Hyacinthe, - TechniTextile Québec, Québec’s technical textile materials cluster, is aiming to revitalize the regional supply, processing and production chain for Québec and Canadian wool, right here in Québec, within the next year.
Spearheaded by Québec companies and experts, this ambitious project brings together the expertise and know-how of J. Underhill Wool, Lemieux Spinning, Milo & Dexter, Laine Pierre, Duray and CTT Group. “Wool is part of our history and our heritage,” says Dany Charest, General Manager of TechniTextile Québec. “Through this collaborative, multi-stakeholder project, we are aiming to create a structured, competitive regional industry capable of producing sustainable, biodegradable textiles and innovative, high-quality products.
Our ambition is to explore new markets and take advantage of growth opportunities. By relying on regional production of natural fibres, we will also be able to reduce our dependence on imports.”
"Saint-Hyacinthe has always been a historic pillar of the Québec textile industry, and this new project to revive wool production is perfectly in line with its tradition of excellence and innovation.
Thanks to CTT Group, which has cutting-edge expertise in wool characterization in its Saint-Hyacinthe laboratory, our city once again stands out at the heart of this promising sector, a symbol of our industrial heritage in Québec," says Chantal Soucy, MNA for Saint-Hyacinthe.
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