Textile Fibres
Eco Linen
Eco linens are often sourced from Belgium. These require no fertilizers and minimal water. They are then dew-retted – meaning the linen leaves are left on the field to rot down in their own time to leave the fibre behind, rather than using any chemical methods or excess water. Its natural fine slub gives a lovely…
Read MoreNew Zealand Wool
Wool Fabric Wool is one of nature’s wonder fibre. Naturally renewable and biodegradable, wool’s amazing qualities make it ideal not just in clothing, but in soft furnishngs as well. As well as being warm, it helps to regulate moisture by absorbing any excess moisture without feeling cold and then releases that moisture back into the…
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Why We Choose Organic Cotton for Our Fabrics Organic cotton isn’t just a buzzword — it’s genuinely different from conventional cotton in the way it’s grown. Most conventional cotton relies on heavy petrochemical use, including pesticides so toxic that even a single drop on a worker’s skin can be fatal. That’s not the kind of…
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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…
Read MoreDo 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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