Wool

Wingback Armchair

New Zealand Wools create employment for many in our own country.  Wool is one of nature's wonder fibre.  It absorbs excess moisture without feeling cold and then releases moisture back into the atmosphere just when it needs it.  It absorbs dye very easily and a good quality wool is also very hard wearing,  making it perfect for upholstery, and often used in commercial interiors.

The range of wools we use for our upholstery work usually grown in NZ, and often woven here too.

100% NZ Wool Upholstered Chair

Custom Upholstery

Peka Peka Bedroom Semi-Sheer Hemp Linen Curtains

Hemp

Hemp is one of nature’s wonder fibres. Like wool it cleans the air and absorbs Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).  It also absorbs and releases moisture as needed.  Forget about the harsh rough trousers from the 70s. Hemp is much more refined these days. Blended with other fibres like silk and cotton it creates a lovely…

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Fabric Fading

Do organic fabrics fade faster?

One of the questions I often get asked is about fabric fading. In New Zealand’s harsh sunlight, and our propensity for north facing living areas, fading is often a large factor when choosing fabric for furnishings. The short answer to the question do organic fabrics fade faster? is ….no they do not fade any faster…

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