Displaying items by tag: wool
Cashing in on natural
Moves to promote the natural and sustainable features of wool versus synthetic fibres and its fossil fuel connections appears to be growing momentum around the world.
Consumers growing wool demand
In a bid to meet growing demand for its three ingredient products, Allwool limited has recently purchased a wool plant at Te Poi, in the Waikato.
Snowflakes love wool!
Keratin exports nailing it for NZ wool
A US plastic surgeon’s research into wound repair is providing a boost for New Zealand’s struggling strong wool exports.
Govt invests in wool
The Government says it is investing to create new product categories and new international markets for strong wool and is calling on Kiwi businesses and consumers to get behind the environmentally friendly fibre.
Wound repair research set to boost NZ sustainable wool exports
A US plastic surgeon’s research into wound repair could provide a boost for New Zealand’s regeneratively farmed wool exports.
Pillow talk takes action
A call from her daughter prompted well-known Hawke's Bay wool broker and enthusiastic wool promoter Philippa Wright to set up a new venture - making wool pillows.
Aussie's loss is NZ's gain
In a twist on the usual formula, Australia fears a shortage of shearers in that country after New Zealand shearers return home once our borders reopen.
Launch of new social enterprise set to boost sustainably sourced wool sales
The launch of a new tech start-up and social enterprise is set to provide a significant boost for New Zealand's sustainably sourced wool sales.
New wool products seek markets
A new initiative targeting new products and markets for NZ strong wool - with export applications as diverse as cosmetics and printing - has recently been launched.