Natural vs Synthetic fibre
Posted by NZ Natural Clothing on 19th Jun 2018
Being advocates for natural fibres, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we would use the next few hundred words to slam synthetic fibres and champion good old fashioned, all natural, NZ made wool.Although tempting, a biased argument is no argument at all so instead we thought we’d take a look at artificial fabrics and see how they stack up against nature’s finest.What makes a fibre synthetic?Where
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Merino Wool; is it worth it?
Posted by NZ Natural Clothing on 26th Apr 2018
What is Merino wool and why is it worth it?Sheep are found all over the world. More or less wherever there are humans you will find domesticated sheep. This is partly because there is pretty much a breed of sheep for any environment making them easy to farm.But the main reason is they are very useful creatures in terms of human survival producing meat, milk and - of course - wool.But surely it doe
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Advantages of premium Natural Fibre
Posted by Phil Grant NZNC Director on 22nd Feb 2018
Mother Earth sends us natural fibre solutions for all climates, so why are there so many synthetics?You may see me as; a basic farmer's son that hasn't been exposed to the instant fashions and trends synthetics allow, or , this knitwear seller with wooly blinkers on...?I see myself as a little practical, yes, and knitwear is my livelihood, yes. I do watch for trends, and have always loved it when
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How to wash merino wool socks
Posted by Phil Grant NZNC on 22nd Feb 2018
Kiwispondence; How to wash merino wool socksQ: Who is the biggest killer of socks in our Merino Wool loving customer base?A: People that have other people commercially wash their socksWe have lots of customers that are; Miners, Forestry, and outdoor worker groups, that wash the whole kit en-masse. This often involves hot water and hot dryers and a “she’ll be right mate” attitude! (I can see
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