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Possums were introduced to New Zealand’s ecosystem from Australia in 1837 to establish a fur trade. This first introduction was unsuccessful, they tried again in 1857, which was successful, so successful in fact that there’s a complete overpopulation of possums here in NZ today. They’re everywhere! Not only do they make this terrifying sound… But they also p …

What is Ethical Fashion? We recently wrote about the importance of sustainable fabrics, because they are just that - important. It’s time to look at the people behind the fashion, not just the materials used. Ethical fashion is the industry itself - garments that have been produced by organisations that engage in ethical business practices. But what are ‘ethical business practices’ …

Did you know that Wool is one of the most versatile natural fibre materials in the world. It’s flipping fantastic. It’s used in… wait for it… clothes, carpets, fitness wear, blankets, house insulation, horse blankets and a thousand other places too. It can be reused and recycled, it can even be composted. It’s a totally unbeatable fabrics. Can you tell how much we love wool? One of our …

Wool Keeps Us Warm Wool is one of the best insulators in the world. Just ask the sheep – you won’t hear any complaining about being cold in the winter from them. There are few things more comforting than sinking your hands into the warm wool on the back of a sheep on a cold winter’s day. The sheep might think you’re a bit funny in the head, but if you can get close enough, …