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Natural vs Synthetic fibre(Post)
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.Alt ...
Where does Natural Fibre Come from?(Post)Where does Natural Fibre Come from?When most people think of natural fibres they think of three, maybe four variations. Wool, cotton, silk and perhaps flax - better known as linen.Most people also te ...
Will Wool Burn?(Post)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 i ...
What is a New Zealand Possum? (Post)Possums were integrated into New Zealand’s ecosystem back in 1837 from Australia to hype up the fur trade. This first introduction failed initially and they tried again in 1857, which was super succe ...
International Women's Day 2025(Post)International Women’s Day: A Conversation with Julie & Caitlin At New Zealand Natural Clothing, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dedication of women in business every day. B ...
Why we love the Swanndri bush shirt(Post)Do you have that go-to shirt that you always choose? Is it durable, comfortable, warm and protective? No? You need to invest in a Swannie garment!What’s so great about swannie? Swanndri is i ...
Why Support Small Local Business?(Post)Running a business is hard work. Even the CEO of the biggest multinational - for the truck load of money they earn and mansions they own - will tell you that running the business and knowing that the ...
Why do Woollen Clothes Shrink?(Post)Wool is incredible stuff. Uniquely so. There is no other natural fibre that can accomplish the same set of benefits as wool - especially sheep’s wool. Of course, cashmere and angora are gre ...
How is New Zealand Natural Clothing Sustainable?(Post)In 2019 we declared the Hawaiian snail and the Bahama nuthatch extinct. Malaysia lost its last Sumatran rhino last November leading to a regional ...
5 reasons to choose sustainable textiles(Post)Choosing to buy clothing and accessories made from sustainable textiles, is definitely a bit of a lifestyle choice. You’ve got to switch on ...