Olivia Valentini - olivia@entrelaces.ca
Guèvremont, Quebec
The name of my company is Entrelacés, meaning interlaced. Although it is a play on the fact that I make yarn, it also speaks to the ways in which, when we wear a piece of clothing, we are intimately linked with every person and animal that contributed to making it. I work with breeders in the province to improve their wool clip and offer concrete recommendations from breeding to shearing (info backed by agronomists, breeders, shearers, and wool handlers). I provide full traceability and transparency for every product I create.
There is important value in having a mill that is capable of adapting to the realities of the breeders, especially those who are not growing wool as a primary product (but who still have the desire to produce textile-quality wool). I view textiles as agriculture as a way to foster more economically resilient communities and enrich the landscape. Diversification, both from an economic and ecological perspective is key.
“The Canadian Wool Collective does the important job of legitimizing Canadian wool. By deconstructing stereotypes surrounding our wool through education and certification, the collective ensures that we can move forwards with wool in a professional way. It's also an amazing space to discover businesses that are doing amazing things with local products! This increases the reach my and others' local products can have, which will hopefully be able to shift the market in favor of Canadian goods.”
Verified Products
Tier 1: Rideau Arcott DK yarn, Rideau Arcott sock yarn, Dorset worsted yarn
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Disclaimer: These products have been rigorously reviewed by the Canadian Wool Collective. If you would like more information on the traceability of the wool product, please reach out to the certified partner listed above. A description of the different certification tiers can be found here.
