Embla Nordic Inspirations Ltd. is focused on sustainable design in its Tilbehor accessories collection which turns vintage wool sweaters and other garments into fashionable, quality pieces that transcend the original garment’s usefulness. This process diverts textiles that would otherwise end up into a landfill or incinerator, saving the energy and the cost of disposing of old pieces,plus avoids the cost and effort of creating new materials.

Embla focuses on 100% recycled wool in creating its purses, bags, totes and home décor items such as pillows. Why wool? Wool in and of itself is a sustainable material as it is gathered in a humane way from sheep. Wool has natural properties such as insulation, water shedding and, yes, odour control that are unique compared to other naturally gathered materials such as cotton or silk. Wool can be shaped into new textures through the application of heat to create hardy felted wool material. Wool felt is uniquely suited to use in bags, accessories and hats strong enough for daily use but still look great!