Show off your creative flair – Repurpose, Reimagine!
Woolfest Upcycle Fashion Contest is officially OPEN.
To support and celebrate everything wool, the 2026 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Upcycle Fashion Contest is underway.
If you have a knack – or even a desire for turning “old” into “oh wow” we want to see it!
All you need to do is transform old textiles into stunning, unique garments. This contest is about real transformation — not quick alterations. It’s the thrill of seeing something completely reimagined, like trousers turned into a skirt, a tunic reshaped into a fitted top, or multiple garments combined into an entirely new jacket.
Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just keen to have a go, everyone is welcome to enter and share their upcycled fashion projects. As long as each project has at least 50% wool fibre content and has been given a second life, send it in!
Entrants are also asked to share the story behind their piece, including photos of the original item or items, a short description of the process used to create the new work, and photographs of the finished result.
With Junior (11–14), Intermediate (15–18), and Open (over 18) categories — and first, second and third place winners in each — it’s a welcoming challenge for emerging makers and experienced creatives alike.
“A brilliant celebration of wool, creativity, and sustainable thinking.”
· Entries close at 5pm on Monday 31st August 2026
· Finalists and winner announced at the Boorowa Irish Woolfest – Sunday 4th October 2026
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