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 roofs, then you need to be kitted out in all the right gear. If you haven’t experienced a New Zealand winter and only know it as the land of eternal sunshine, we do get two to three months of winter, with
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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 diamete
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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 making it an ideal option for anyone who suffers from allergies. Wool has excellent natural insulating properties. In other words a pair of wool socks warmth in the winter while remaining breathable in warmer conditions This unique property means that wool is bei
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Why We Love Swanndri Products
Posted by Team NZNC on 30th May 2022
Swanndri is an iconic New Zealand trademark and one that we are super proud of. Being associated with Swanndri as 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 developed woollen knitwear and felting techniques to creat
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