Application Development for Monitoring Wool from Farm to Fabric

The wool business, an important component of the worldwide textile and fashion industry, consists of intricate steps from farm-level production to the final fabric-making process. Tracing wool across its entire value chain—from the shearing in the farm to the production of the fabric—is fraught with difficulties such as traceability, product quality, and sustainability issues. This research work discusses the development and design of an application with a focus on tracking and monitoring wool throughout its production life cycle. The app combines state-of-the-art technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and cloud computing to give real-time information and insights. The system proposed provides farmers, manufacturers, and retailers with the means to trace the origin of wool, track quality at different levels, and validate compliance with the environment and ethical requirements. The system, with enhanced transparency and accountability, could improve the quality, sustainability, and efficiency of the wool value chain to benefit all stakeholders, from the farm to the end consumer. This article presents the design requirements, technology architecture, and possible contribution of such an application, underscoring its potential to propel the wool sector towards a transparent and sustainable future.