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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Made-to-measure Services

Made-to-Measure Services Verdant offers a range of services including custom-made furnishings, homewares and upholstery, as well as an interior design and colour consultancy service.  We can also advise on ecologically friendly materials if you are building or renovating. If you are in Wellington we can come to your home for a consultation. If you are…

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Should I avoid Bamboo Fabric?

Should I avoid Bamboo fabric? Yes

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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Do organic fabrics fade faster?

Fabric Fading

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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Childrens Organic Sheet Sets

Childrens Organic Sheets

These childrens organic sheet sets are made from a lovely weighted organic cotton percale.   The fabric is GOTS certified and feels smooth and crisp even after many washes. The Sleep Frog range is stitched up into sheets and duvet covers right here in NZ. They are easy to wash and quick to dry. Single…

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Organic Fitted Sheets

Organic Cotton Bedding

These organic fitted sheets are made from a lovely weighted organic cotton percale.   The fabric is GOTS certified and feels smooth and crisp even after many washes. The Sleep Frog range is stitched up into sheets and duvet covers right here in NZ. Thread Count: 285 (per square centimetre  with long staple fibre) Please…

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FAQs – Are your fabrics Fair Trade?

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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Olearia Yolk | Cushion Cover

Olearia Yolk Organic Cushion

The fabric on the Olearia Yolk organic cushion cover is designed by Anthea Grob of Eco Fabric. Olearia is a native NZ shrub whose leaves curl up on their side. This fabric is digitally printed Australia using azo-free dyes.on hemp and organic cotton, and the cushion comes with a plain coordinating cream back. This Cover is sewn…

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Olearia Fog | Cushion cover

The fabric on the Olearia Fog organic cushion cover is designed by Anthea Grob of Eco Fabric. Olearia is a native NZ shrub whose leaves curl up on their side. This fabric is digitally printed Australia using azo-free dyes.on hemp and organic cotton, and the cushion comes with a plain coordinating cream back. This Cover is…

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Flowering Gum | Organic Cushion

This Flowering Gum organic cushion cover is made from the design Inspired by the flowering eucalyptus. The Flowering Gum design features two colours printed from the same screen – the second colour is printed with the screen rotated 180 degrees. This design is by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle and is one of her earlier…

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