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The Benefits of Using Wool for Natural Insulation in Buildings

By IWTO|2020-10-19T11:02:06+00:00October 15th, 2020|Categories: Blog, News|Tags: natural fibre, wool as a natural insulator, wool insulation|

Homes need insulation to provide adequate noise absorption, to

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Score Natural Fibres Fairly – IWTO Responds to Green Claims Consultation

By Jeannette Cook|2020-10-13T12:34:48+00:00September 23rd, 2020|Categories: Blog, News|Tags: international wool textile organisation, PEF, Product Environmental Footprint, sustainable fashion, wool|

All fibres deserve a fair environmental rating. To achieve

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The Importance of Staying Fit and Healthy, And How Wool Plays a Part

By IWTO|2020-10-13T12:38:13+00:00August 27th, 2020|Categories: Blog, News|Tags: importance of fitness and health, merino sportswear, Wool in sportswear|

During the global pandemic that has disrupted the world,

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Saturday is Granny Square Day! Celebrate the mag

Saturday is Granny Square Day!

Celebrate the magic of the G-Square with a how-to from Katie Jones from Wool & The Gang.

Or head over to Arne and Carlos - they have some great tutorials too

The G🔲 dates back to at least the 1800s and along with using up your odds and ends, the point has always been to make something as bold and brilliant as possible!

So go for it — Granny 🔲 your hearts out 💕 💕 💕

These beauties were supplied by our very own Dalena @finchgifts

#grannysquare #crochet #grannysquareday #wool #choosewool @woolandthegang @katiejonesknit @arnecarlos #getcreative #handcrafted #handmade

Public health officials around the world now agree

Public health officials around the world now agree: covering the nose and mouth reduces the spread of Covid-19.

For most of us that means a comfortable, protective face covering for everyday use. Something washable and reusable is a real win over single-use and disposable.

This is where wool comes in. Soft on the skin. Washable & reusable.

Best of all, wool BREATHES. The way the fibre is formed means it can help stabilise humidity levels and temperature in the space between fabric and skin — an area we all are becoming very familiar with!

It’s time to choose wool ✌️

this model - @truefleecenz
More info @campaignforwoolnz
And @thewoolmarkcompany

If you know of others, leave them in the comments! We are working on a resource list to share 🙂

#choosewool #facemask #woolfabric #woolfacemask #coronavirus #staysafeeveryone #newzealandwool #australianwool #merino #merinowool

This is not your grandma’s wool. New Zealand wo

This is not your grandma’s wool.

New Zealand wool company Lanaco has been chosen by NASA to supply filters for US spacecraft going to the moon.

Previous missions to the International Space Station were outfitted with Armadillo Merino’s Cobra Elite wool t-shirts.

🔥 Wool is naturally flame resistant, breathable & manages moisture on the body (= less sweat on skin = less body odour)

🧶 There’s a lot more to wool than jumpers eh?

#choosewool #campaignforwool @armadillomerino @ecowool @campaignforwoolnz #wool #space #textilesforlife #textilesforspace

Thanks #Garlita for these beautiful wool masks we

Thanks #Garlita for these beautiful wool masks we just received at the office. Amazing quality!

#woolmask #choosewool #staysafe #covidmasks #safety #protectyourself #madeineurope #knit #woolknit #weknityourstory #knitmasks

Guess how old I am!? Tip: the approximate age of

Guess how old I am!?

Tip: the approximate age of a sheep can be determined by examining their upper incisor teeth...

@safehavenfarmsanctuary

The life expectancy of sheep is similar to large breeds of dogs, about 10 to 12 years. Some breeds are known for being longer-lived, e.g. Merino. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the oldest sheep lived to be 23. She was a Merino.

However, the length of a sheep's productive lifetime tends to be much less. This is because a ewe's productivity usually peaks between 3 and 6 years of age and begins to decline after the age of 7. As a result, most ewes are removed from a flock before they would reach their natural life expectancy. It is also necessary to get rid of older ewes in order to make room for younger ones. The younger animals are usually genetically superior to the older ones.
Source #sheep101 🙏

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Timeless like a wool jacket. @themerchantfox #we

Timeless like a wool jacket.
@themerchantfox

#wearwool #sustainablefashion #luxurywool #menstylefashion #choosewool #stylemens

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