Wave Fibre Mill
Wave Fibre Mill owner selected to speak at first Canadian World Hope Forum
Owner and operator of Wave Fibre Mill, Wave Weir, was selected to be one of 10 speakers at the World Hope Forum’s first-ever Canadian conference on Jan. 22.
“It was basically to bring creative people together to share what they’re doing so that one you are filled with hope because you see there are positive things going on,” said Weir. “And two, you’re also, in my opinion anyway, filled with hope because you know you’re not alone in the world.”
The World Hope Forum was launched in the spring of 2020, during Dutch Design Week by Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano.
The platform’s main objective is to create a holistic global space for the exchange and expansion of knowledge and innovation.
Weir said her philosophy boils down to giving more value-add for local farmers.
Located at the Parry Sound Municipal Airport in Seguin Township, Wave Fibre Mill is a semi-worsted custom fibre mill that got its start last May after Weir learned sheep farmers left throwing away their annual shearing.
“Our mill is a little bigger than some. There are quite a few small woollen mills and mostly our on-farm sites throughout Ontario,” said Weir.
She said what makes Wave Fibre Mill unique is they will take raw fibre right through the processing and create a garment.
“A farmer can come and say I’d like to have my fleece processed and I’d like some blankets out of the fleece from my sheep. And we can do that.”
As well as providing services for mid-size fibre farms, the mill also supplies products and materials for artisans, crafters, and consumers.
Seguin Township Mayor Ann MacDiarmid extended her congratulations to the local mill owner and operator.
“The fact that she’s leading, truly leading the world wool industry and taking us back to the quality of natural fibres it’s mind-boggling,” said MacDiarmid. “And it’s all happening at an airport hangar in Seguin.”
Weir’s presentation is expected to be uploaded to the World Hope Forum YouTube channel in the following days of the conference.
Wave Weir
Clothing designer, owner & operator