How to Prevent Smelly Socks
Posted by Team NZNC on 25th Mar 2021
Whether you’re the smeller or the smellee, smelly socks aren’t fun. Aside from the odour, which can be likened to your finest after-dinner cheeseboard, it’s embarrassing. What’s more, it can also be a sign of an underlying health issue. In some instances, smelly feet can be associated with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) or a fungal infection. While not usually lif
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Knitwear for Summer
Posted by Team NZNC on 15th Mar 2021
Traditionally when you think about knitwear you probably conjure up visions of lovely chunky knits that you wrap around yourself to fight off the cold. Or maybe you’re an outdoorsy type who thinks about the base layers you invest in to keep you dry and comfortable on long hikes or runs... Either way it isn’t often that you consider how valuable knitwear can be for your summ
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7 Reasons We Love Possum Fibre
Posted by Team NZNC on 20th Oct 2020
Possums give us something really special – their fur. Possum fibre is a favourite at New Zealand Natural Clothing because of its characteristics and what it does for our local ecosystem. Possums aren’t native to New Zealand but we are now overrun with them, which means a fantastic supply of fibre for quality garments! But why do we love possum fibre so much? Fi
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What Do Possums Eat?
Posted by Team NZNC on 15th Oct 2020
New Zealand possums are classified as pests. They were brought to New Zealand from Australia back in 1837. They were introduced to establish a fur industry but they soon dominated New Zealand. By 1921, possums lived in 450 parts of New Zealand and the government made it illegal to import any more possums. In the 1980s, the possum population was at its highest - between 50 and 70 millio
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