Displaying items by tag: wool
NZ wool filters chosen by global air purifier maker
In a breakthrough for New Zealand wool technology, woollen air filters by local company Lanaco, will be used by Unilever-owned air purifier manufacturer Blueair.
Carpet maker Bremworth set for 'sustained growth'
Wool carpet and rug manufacturer Bremworth says it’s emerging from a period of significant transformation, rebuilding from damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and moving away from synthetics to the production of wool carpets and rugs.
NZ wool well regarded
Chinese wool deal to target counterfeiters
Farmer-owned wool fibre and carpet producer Wools of New Zealand hopes that its new partnership with a major Chinese carpet and rug manufacturer will help combat counterfeiters in the global market and highlight the prestige of New Zealand wool to Chinese consumers.
Wool study pod developers bag young innovators award
While New Zealand’s clever thinkers were out in full force at the Fieldays Innovations event last month, the youngsters weren’t there to be overlooked.
Fleeced!
OPINION: A mate of yours truly has been getting quotes for new carpet in the lounge and, being a good keen man, he was looking first at wool carpet.
Wool industry to benefit from marketing investment
New Zealand’s wool industry is set to benefit from a multi-million dollar marketing investment by one of the country’s largest wool manufacturers.
Flock House and its secrets
Plans are in place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Flock House opening its doors for the first time.
Wool campaign making strides
A group set up to boost education and promotion of wool says it has made positive strides during the first year of its three-year strategy.
On a mission to add value to wool
While wool returns continue in the doldrums, smart sheep farmers are looking for alternatives for a product that currently cost more to get off a sheep's back than it's worth. One such initiative is run by husband and wife team Hayden and Anastasia Tristram who farm at Wanstead in the Central Hawke's Bay. Mark Daniel reports.