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organic beeswax wraps

Organic Beeswax Wraps

We have had quite a few enquiries of late about fabric for making beeswax wraps. We have now added another section to our shop fabric menu, so you can see what can be used. Janette wrote a blog about this a few weeks ago on her Verdant Living Blog:  So we thought we would add…

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Compostable Curtains

Compostable Curtains

A few years back I had a client tell me she was bluntly asked ‘do you want your curtains to rot?’…. Well – Yes we do. We don’t want them to hang around for eternity in a landfill somewhere for future generations to have to deal with. I have been reading recently about Circular Economy in business…

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Should I avoid Bamboo fabric? Yes

Should I avoid Bamboo Fabric?

Should I avoid Bamboo fabric? This is a question I was recently asked.  And the answer usually is: Yes! So what is wrong with Bamboo Fabric? Bamboo fabric is often touted as an Eco natural fibre.  Bamboo is fast growing, regenerates itself so you don’t need to replant, easy to harvest and the type of…

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Reuse your water

Reuse your water 

We are heading into the third week of no rain for Wellington and it is still only November. (Just) It would be wise to start conserving water, so I thought I would share some of my water conservation tips. Reusing your water doesn’t have to mean installing an expensive grey or black water system that…

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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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Are Your fabrics Fair Trade

FAQs – Are your fabrics Fair Trade?

This is a question we get asked a lot. Are our fabrics Fair Trade? We know it is important to you our customer that the people who made our organic textiles and homewares are paid and treated fairly.  You can be assured they are. Here is some more information in detail: A small amount of…

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