Natural vs Synthetic fibre
Posted by NZ Natural Clothing on 19th Jun 2018
Natural vs Synthetic Fibres: Is Nature Really Better?
Being passionate advocates for natural fibres, you'd be forgiven for thinking we're about to spend the next few hundred words giving synthetic fibres a good old-fashioned hiding while championing New Zealand-made wool.
Tempting?
Absolutely!
But a one-sided argument isn't much of an argument at all. So instead, we thought we'd take a closer look
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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 can be found in almost every corner of the world. Wherever people have settled and farmed the land, there's a fair chance sheep haven't been too far behind.
Part of the reason is that different breeds have adapted to a remarkable range of environments, from lush green pastures to some pretty unforgiving landscapes.
But the main reason sheep have be
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Which socks are best for walking?
Posted by Phil Grant NZNC on 22nd Feb 2018
Kiwispondence, Which socks are best for walking?Walking hiking strolling ambling rambling trudging plodding trekking marching striding patrolling wandering treading roaming…….Whatever way you name or describe this activity, you probably think in the following order; 1st of your lung fitness, then leg muscles, then maybe how you will pamper your tired feet post the exercise.We get asked this questi
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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 might see me as a basic farmer's son who hasn't quite caught up with the fast-moving fashions and trends that synthetic fibres have made possible.
Or perhaps you see me as a knitwear seller with a rather large pair of woolly blinkers on!
Fair enough, I suppose.
I see myself as a practica
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