Wool4School is an annual student design competition encouraging budding fashion designers to show their nation what they're made of. The competition is open to most secondary school students in Australia, United Kingdom and Italy.
DISCOVER THE BRIEF
WOOL REIMAGINED
Repair, renew, repurpose, and innovate. Take what’s old and make it new!
Design a unique outfit that blends both old and new, featuring pre-loved items, using wool design techniques, and incorporating a minimum of 70% Merino wool.
Investigate how you can harness the amazing qualities of wool to design an outfit for your end user.

PRIZES
JUNIOR CATEGORY
Prizes
- UAL Short Course*
- XP-PenGraphicTablet
- 1-year subscription to Vogue magazine
- Winner Certificate
*includes 7 days accommodation in London and transport for student and one guardian
SENIOR CATEGORY
Prizes
- UAL Short Course*
- XP-PenGraphicTablet
- 1-year subscription to Vogue magazine
- Winner Certificate
*includes 7 days accommodation in London and transport for student and one guardian
STUDENT DRAW
Prize
- 1-year subscription to Vogue magazine
TEACHER DRAW
Prizes
- Wool materials
- 1-year subscription to Vogue magazine
- Winner Certificate
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
REGION |
JUNIOR CATEGORY |
SENIOR CATEGORY |
England | Years 10 - 11 | Years 12 - 13 |
Scotland | S3 | S4 - 6 |
Wales | Years 10 - 11 | Years 12 - 13 |
Northern Ireland | Years 11 - 12 | Years 13 - 14 |
REGION |
JUNIOR TEACHER CATEGORY |
SENIOR TEACHER CATEGORY |
England | Years 10 - 11 | Years 12 - 13 |
Scotland | S3 | S4 - 6 |
Wales | Years 10 - 11 | Years 12 - 13 |
Northern Ireland | Years 11 - 12 | Years 13 - 14 |
DELIVERABLES
Each student who wishes to submit an entry MUST register for the competition. Teachers are no longer able to submit on behalf of students.
JUNIOR CATEGORY |
SENIOR CATEGORY |
End-user profile | End-user profile |
Fashion illustration with annotations | Fashion illustration with annotations |
Creative statement | Technical sketch |
Creative statement |