Beatriz López de los santos

Wool Lab Tech (MELAR Genetics SLU) is a Spanish SME specialized in wool production systems, fibre quality, traceability, sustainability and innovation across the wool value chain. Our mission is to reconnect sheep farmers with the downstream textile industry, ensuring that wool producers become active participants in the value creation process rather than simply suppliers of a raw material. We believe that stronger integration between farmers, processors, manufacturers, brands and consumers is essential to unlock the full potential of wool as a renewable, biodegradable and circular fibre. Currently, one of the main challenges facing the wool sector is the disconnect between primary production and the final textile market. This gap limits the transmission of market signals, reduces incentives for quality improvement and prevents producers from capturing a fair share of the value generated throughout the supply chain. Wool Lab Tech works to bridge this gap by facilitating collaboration, data exchange and innovation across all stages of production and transformation. By connecting stakeholders and improving transparency, traceability and communication, we help create more resilient and competitive wool value chains.