Fibre
Bremworth opens retail store in Auckland
More stores to follow in NZ and Aus if concept proves successful.
New carpet rule a bit woolly for comfort
Concerned about cheap imports, Bremworth seeks clarity on what exactly is meant by new government directive.
Honest Wolf wins top Rural Women NZ Business award
Wool-based outfit makes history as it nets both Emerging and Supreme awards.
Could wool woes be washing away at last?
It’s early days, but pricing and demand have been lifting at wool auctions, mainly due to real improvement in wool quality.
Wool gets clip around the ear over prep issues
Contamination issues are costing the industry money and contracts.
New qualifications framework for wool skills on cards
WDC working with industry to develop ‘micro-credentials’ for shearers and handlers.
BLNZ chooses wool carpeting for headquarters
‘Proud to be supporting Kiwi farmers and rural communities.’
NZ Merino Co puts halt on dividend
Tough market has wool firm doing battle with rising costs.
Heal appointed chair of Wool Impact
Former CEO of Canterbury Rural Traders for 20 years has ‘extensive rural experience’.
Trust steps up to defend strong wool
Small budget and local talent produce compelling ad campaign for fibre in the home.
Wool could help solve our mega microplastics problem
Synthetic carpets are getting a free ride from environmentalists, Alan Emerson says.
‘Inspirational’ trip for global Merino clients
Clothing makers visit points of origin on South Island farms.
Housing NZ takes a new look at carpets
Solution dyed nylon under scrutiny after outcry over school carpeting.
WoolWorks sets up new division
WoolWorks Ventures to focus on new projects and innovations.
End-of-season wool sales disappoint
Prices not helped by glut of bales and no room at the scour.
Wool gets a boost from strong showing
Price is the closest strong wool has come to $4 a kilogram in several years.
Chairs address delay in Wools of NZ annual report
Merger complexities and nationwide dearth of auditors blamed.
Waste wool use with a strong back end
Daggy wool may have found its value once again thanks to an innovative new product.
Bremworth’s hybrid supply chain model set to boost exports
Supply chain adaptations will see carpet maker source some yarn offshore and shift some of the production process abroad.
Wool Impact sees huge rise in strong-wool demand
Doubling in domestic use of strong wool in the next two years forecast by industry body.
Bremworth shift finds favour with market
Revenue lift as carpet maker gets going with five-year transformation plan.
Calling all farmers keen on cashmere
Premium fibre, say promoters of industry relaunch, is the G.O.A.T.
New wūru tile has the floor
Wools of NZ develops product for commercial sector.
Norwegian firm on lookout for long Merino
Premium offered for quality wool in 100mm range.
Three directors appointed to WoolWorks board
New boardroom leadership at world’s largest wool scourer.
Project to explore blended fibres’ potential
New Zealand Natural Fibres (NZNF) is ramping up research as it looks to develop blended wool and hemp fibres for use in soft flooring and outdoor activewear.