Wool
Govt’s wool pledge could shift market
The government owns so many buildings, its pledge to use wool in them where feasible could kickstart a recovery in strong-wool prices, says Bremworth CEO.
An industry that’s still living in the 1950s
Not a lot has changed in the woolshed in the past seven or so decades, with little to no investment in research, development or education in wool, says David Scobie.
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.
Wools of NZ hails turnaround on carpeting
Government decision on wool in public sector buildings ‘a significant boost to wool growers and the industry’.
Fashion designer Liz Mitchell calls for a wool revolution
Designer falls for felting, creating vessels, clothes and rugs.
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.
South Island strong wool warms up bidding
Prices significantly up compared to this time last year.
Bremworth offers woolgrowers 10-year contracts
Certainty of income an option for select number of farmers under new initiative.
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.
‘Feds could lead the way on wool’
Siloed sector urgently needs to get its house in order, says Meat and Wool chair.
Weaving a strong future for wool
Wools of New Zealand says it has several initiatives on the go, including a new commercial wool carpet tile.
Trust steps up to defend strong wool
Small budget and local talent produce compelling ad campaign for fibre in the home.
Merino cushions fall on Rakaia spread
Some income stability ‘is good news in a year like this’.
Wool tech search ‘starting to yield results’
WRONZ deploys former Wool Board money on research into saleable wool-derived products.
Bremworth to subsidise wool carpeting in schools
Carpet company offers 30% ‘product subsidy’ for cosier classrooms.
Wool could help solve our mega microplastics problem
Synthetic carpets are getting a free ride from environmentalists, Alan Emerson says.
Europe tour knits closer ties with fine-wool growers
Devold’s Merino fold get to see where fibre ends up.
I love producing a commodity. Here’s why
Phil Weir on the risks and benefits of being the primary producer.
School wool lessons pile up for sector, government
Wool industry meets with officials to push for use of homegrown fibre.
Housing NZ takes a new look at carpets
Solution dyed nylon under scrutiny after outcry over school carpeting.
Govt carpet call pulls rug from plastics policy
Outcry as imported synthetics set to be used in 800 rural schools
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.
Bremworth spins away from Awatoto yarn plant
With future of site still unclear, carpet company finds alternative supplies.
Nappies offer new life to strong wool
Fabric, clothes, carpets, bedding and upholstery come first to mind when thinking about fibre, but one of the newest uses is in hygiene, starting with nappies.
New-look wool marketing seeks partners
Campaign for Wool New Zealand launches digital portal.
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.
AWN’s purchase of NZ merino stake ‘just made sense’
Australian company’s NZM deal is ripe with synergies.
MPI lays out strong wool woes for MPs
Market needs to almost double returns per kg, official tells committee.
Strong historical ties bind Kiwis, Korea
Korean wool boom and defence against invaders build loyalty and trust.
Devold NZ donates 500 Merino blankets to prem babies trust
Merino is a natural fibre, so it lets their skin breathe unlike polar fleece, and they won’t overheat and risk a chill.
WoolWorks Awatoto plant eyes year-end opening
Wool diverted to other plants as clean-up continues in awful conditions.
Guiding force behind fine wool leaves an industry transformed
With John Brakenridge at the helm, the fine wool industry has completely transformed over the past three decades.
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.
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