Wool

Wool is a favorite of knitters, because it is so satisfying to work with. It takes dyes well, and so many beautiful yarns can be made with fine wool or wool blends.

Wool is ideal for winter garments because it repels water, and of course, it keeps us warm even in the coldest climates

Wool felts easily in hot water (except bleached light colors, and any superwash wools)

The natural crimp in the fibers make it easier to spin, since the fibers stick together naturally

Wool is wrinkle-resistant

It’s durable and stain-resistant

Wool maintains its shape, and doesn’t need to be re-blocked

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Pure Pod’s wool currently comes from New Zealand and is Zque certified. There are a number of reasons we are using New Zealand Merino wool instead of Australian, namely:

  • In New Zealand, Merino sheep graze on pasture in ‘free range’ conditions throughout the year; this farming style is both ideal for the physical environment and the Merino breed.
  • Farmers have developed systems that result in the production of high quality Merino fibre without damage to the environment.
  • New Zealand’s Animal Welfare Act (1999) defines minimum standards that specify the obligations – including the physical health and behavioural needs of livestock – on people who own or are in charge of animals.
  • No mulesing, or history of mulesing sheep supplying Zque Merino fibre.

About Zque

Social responsibility requires more than just lip service. Zque™ is about acting responsibly and respectfully to promote stability and sustainability throughout the value chain.

The Zque programme encourages these attributes as well as the health and safety of those living, working and visiting Zque accredited farms through the Health and Safety Employment Act (1992) and Employment Relations Act (2000).

Zque Certification provides a transparent traceability scheme that allows you to identify and track Zque fibre from the brand to the farm. This ensures the desired fibre quality is maintained, and that product and system integrity is not compromised.

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