Work socks to get you through the winter
Posted by Team NZNC on 29th Jun 2022
Winter can be a lovely time. Log fires, cosy nights in and hot soup, but if you’re out there facing the elements as you care for your sheep, walk your dogs or mend damaged rooves then you need to be kitted out in all the right stuff.
If you haven’t experienced a New Zealand winter and only know of it as the land of eternal sunshine,
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Which is Softer? Lambswool or Merino Wool?
Posted by Team NZNC on 29th Jun 2022
Lambswool - like Cashmere has a reputation for being vastly superior to other wools on the market. Lambswool is a quality fibre, there’s no doubt about it, but it is by no means in a class of its own.
The differences between one quality wool and another may actually seem quite slight but the results and feel can be surprising.
Wool is measured in microns. This is taken from the d
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The Benefits of Wool Blends
Posted by NZ Natural Clothing on 29th Jun 2022
We all know that wool is pretty incredible stuff.
It’s resistant to bacteria, mould and mildew, making it incredibly durable and ideal for anyone who suffers from allergies.
Wool has incredible naturally balanced thermal insulation properties. In other words a pair of wool sock will keep your toes toasty in the winter and your feet fresh in the summer.
This unique property means
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Why We Love Swanndri Products
Posted by Team NZNC on 30th May 2022
Swanndri is a trademark of New Zealand and one that we are super proud of. Being associated with Swanndri and a key reseller takes us way back to our Kiwi roots.
Swanndri or “swanny” as we call it here was designed by a man called William Broome who trademarked Swanndri in 1914. Broome settled in Taranaki and founded wool knits and
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