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Carpet-maker Cavalier is ditching synthetics in favour of wool and other natural fibres, citing "negative impacts on people’s health and the planet". The listed company yesterday unveiled a new transformational strategy, saying it would transition away from the manufacture and supply of synthetic fibre carpets over the next 12 months and existing synthetic stocks would be sold down. In its strategy, the company said the long-term dangers posed by plastics were becoming clear. Plastic was ... Cavalier, Carpets, 12 Months, Favors, Recycling, Fiber, Plastic, Health

Carpet-maker Cavalier is ditching synthetics in favour of wool and other natural fibres, citing "negative impacts on people’s health and the planet". The listed company yesterday unveiled a new transformational strategy, saying it would transition away from the manufacture and supply of synthetic fibre carpets over the next 12 months and existing synthetic stocks would be sold down. In its strategy, the company said the long-term dangers posed by plastics were becoming clear. Plastic was ...

At this time of the global COVID19 pandemic Lanaco, a deep science technology start-up based in Auckland has spent a decade developing its organic/hybrid HelixTM Filter Media based on the science of DNA genetics from specially selected sheep flocks that have been bred in New Zealand to produce a truly unique and high performing natural protein fibre optimised for filtration. HelixTM Filter Media is manufactured at Lanaco’s Auckland, New Zealand facility and forms the core elements of a range... Dna Genetics, Natural Protein, Auckland, Science And Technology, Sheep, Filters, Core, Organic, Range

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At this time of the global COVID19 pandemic Lanaco, a deep science technology start-up based in Auckland has spent a decade developing its organic/hybrid HelixTM Filter Media based on the science of DNA genetics from specially selected sheep flocks that have been bred in New Zealand to produce a truly unique and high performing natural protein fibre optimised for filtration. HelixTM Filter Media is manufactured at Lanaco’s Auckland, New Zealand facility and forms the core elements of a range...

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Sheep space: Is NZ wool about to blast off to Mars? - NZ HERALD Oct 2018 New Zealand wool may be about to go where no human has gone before: deep space. Nasa is currently evaluating a Kiwi-made, wool-based filter system to protect astronauts in its Orion spacecraft, being designed to explore the moon, Mars and asteroids. Apollo 11, Artemis, Mars Spacecraft, Barack Obama, Nasa Rocket, Space Launch System, Back To The Moon, Apollo Program, Moon Missions

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Sheep space: Is NZ wool about to blast off to Mars? - NZ HERALD Oct 2018 New Zealand wool may be about to go where no human has gone before: deep space. Nasa is currently evaluating a Kiwi-made, wool-based filter system to protect astronauts in its Orion spacecraft, being designed to explore the moon, Mars and asteroids.

Sheep wool offers a source of healthier diets for our pets - AGRESEARCH NEWS RELEASE Agricultural Science, Sheep Wool, Diets, Agriculture, Spices, Healthy, Food, Spice, Essen

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Sheep wool offers a source of healthier diets for our pets - AGRESEARCH NEWS RELEASE

Wool gets revived as tide turns on synthetics' pollution of the seas - STUFF ARTICLE Aug 2018 A new wave of socially and environmentally-conscious consumers are turning to natural fibres for their clothing and homes, rejecting polluting synthetics and plastics. New Zealand wool companies are already tapping into this trend, promoting wool as a natural, biodegradable and renewable replacement. But while momentum is growing, returns remain stubbornly low for the coarser end of New Zealand... New Wave, Seas, Turning, Biodegradable Products, Homes, Natural, Clothing, Outfits

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Wool gets revived as tide turns on synthetics' pollution of the seas - STUFF ARTICLE Aug 2018 A new wave of socially and environmentally-conscious consumers are turning to natural fibres for their clothing and homes, rejecting polluting synthetics and plastics. New Zealand wool companies are already tapping into this trend, promoting wool as a natural, biodegradable and renewable replacement. But while momentum is growing, returns remain stubbornly low for the coarser end of New Zealand...

Wool in schools - WEBSITE. To get kids exploring something dear to the hearts of New Zealanders - the fibre on the backs of those four-legged Kiwis that outnumber their human counterparts - Year 7 and 8 teachers can access Wool in Schools, a comprehensive source of information about wool. Roman History, Sound Proofing, Dark Ages, Health And Safety, Four Legged, School Projects, New Zealand, Schools, Curriculum

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Wool in schools - WEBSITE. To get kids exploring something dear to the hearts of New Zealanders - the fibre on the backs of those four-legged Kiwis that outnumber their human counterparts - Year 7 and 8 teachers can access Wool in Schools, a comprehensive source of information about wool.

Kiwi firm Allbirds raises almost $40 million - NEWS ITEM. Kiwi merino footwear brand Allbirds

Everything But the Baaa...a Fact Sheet about the many products made from sheep with a corresponding worksheet and answer key! Livestock Judging, Showing Livestock, Livestock Farming, Ag Science, Animal Science, Cabras Boer, Farm Facts, Sheep Farm, Ffa

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Everything But the Baaa...a Fact Sheet about the many products made from sheep with a corresponding worksheet and answer key!

WOOL in SCHOOLS - WEBSITE. The Wool in Schools project aims to help you understand wool’s place in our lives, and how and why it is part of our future. We have identified or developed resources that support New Zealand curriculum teaching of year 7 and 8 students.

WOOL in SCHOOLS - WEBSITE. The Wool in Schools project aims to help you understand wool’s place in our lives, and how and why it is part of our future. We have identified or developed resources that support New Zealand curriculum teaching of year 7 and 8 students.

Damp homes and health risks - TEACHING RESOURCE: Our homes are supposed to be our safe places, but for nearly a third of New Zealanders, damp homes can have a serious effect on our health. Diy Cleaning Products, Cleaning Hacks, What Causes Mold, Puerto Rico, Mold Exposure, Wet Basement, Get Rid Of Mold, Remove Mold, Toxic Mold

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Damp homes and health risks - TEACHING RESOURCE: Our homes are supposed to be our safe places, but for nearly a third of New Zealanders, damp homes can have a serious effect on our health.

Healthy homes, healthy futures - TEACHING RESOURCE: Citizen science and the local community Rongomai Primary School is leading a Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures project. The project is part of the Participatory Science Platform (PSP) programme. Science teacher Nick Pattison and his students have teamed up with high school teacher Nicole Stevens and the Manurewa High School Health Sciences Academy to investigate types of mould growing in local homes. Ministry Of Education, Science Education, High School Health, Primary School, School Teacher, Interview Techniques, Online Newsletter, Citizen Science, Team Leader

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Healthy homes, healthy futures - TEACHING RESOURCE: Citizen science and the local community Rongomai Primary School is leading a Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures project. The project is part of the Participatory Science Platform (PSP) programme. Science teacher Nick Pattison and his students have teamed up with high school teacher Nicole Stevens and the Manurewa High School Health Sciences Academy to investigate types of mould growing in local homes.

Exploring wool fibre properties - STUDENT ACTIVITY: In this activity, students explore the microstructure of wool fibre and how it relates to the properties and uses of wool. Purpose This activity will help students understand how the microstructure of wool creates its properties and determines its suitability for particular products. Natural Materials, Exploring, Purpose, Students, Tech, Products

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Exploring wool fibre properties - STUDENT ACTIVITY: In this activity, students explore the microstructure of wool fibre and how it relates to the properties and uses of wool. Purpose This activity will help students understand how the microstructure of wool creates its properties and determines its suitability for particular products.

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Wool fibre properties - TEACHING RESOURCE: Wool’s range of desirable properties make it a valuable material for many different purposes, from high-end fashion to fire-resistant products and heavy-duty carpet. Discover how wool’s unique structure creates its many desirable properties. Macro And Micro, Cool Rugs, Fiber Art, Buy Art, Exterior, Architecture, Felting

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Wool fibre properties - TEACHING RESOURCE: Wool’s range of desirable properties make it a valuable material for many different purposes, from high-end fashion to fire-resistant products and heavy-duty carpet. Discover how wool’s unique structure creates its many desirable properties.

Wool differences between breeds - VIDEO: The key difference between wool from different sheep breeds is the diameter and the amount of crimp. Merino sheep produce very fine wool with a tight crimp – this makes it suitable for making into high-quality apparel. Coarser diameter wool such as crossbred has a long crimp and is used mainly for heavy apparel and carpets. Sheep Breeds, Different, Winter, Farmhouse Rugs, Winter Time

Wool differences between breeds - VIDEO: The key difference between wool from different sheep breeds is the diameter and the amount of crimp. Merino sheep produce very fine wool with a tight crimp – this makes it suitable for making into high-quality apparel. Coarser diameter wool such as crossbred has a long crimp and is used mainly for heavy apparel and carpets.

FOCUS STORY FROM THE BIOTECH LEARNING HUB: Innovative wool textiles developed at AgResearch in Christchurch are meeting consumer demand for more functional fabrics and creating new opportunities for textile products. Textile Products, Unit Plan, Biotechnology, New Opportunities, Spinning

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FOCUS STORY FROM THE BIOTECH LEARNING HUB: Innovative wool textiles developed at AgResearch in Christchurch are meeting consumer demand for more functional fabrics and creating new opportunities for textile products.

An evening dress designed by New Zealand fashion designer Sera Lilly using NEC wool fabric. Designer Evening Dresses, Wool Fabric, Frocks, Dress Making, Fashion Branding, Gowns, Lust, Model

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An evening dress designed by New Zealand fashion designer Sera Lilly using NEC wool fabric.

STUDENT ACTIVITY: In this activity, students create felt from wool fibres to illustrate how the surface structure of wool fibres affects its washability. Wool Felt, Surface, Activities, Create, Hats, Illustration, Collection, Fashion

STUDENT ACTIVITY: In this activity, students create felt from wool fibres to illustrate how the surface structure of wool fibres affects its washability.

INFO SHEET: Wool fibre properties Smooth, Low Fiber Foods, Outdoor Rooms

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WOOL INNOVATION....New stab and flame-resistant fabric made using wool. Jacket, Fabric

WOOL INNOVATION....New stab and flame-resistant fabric made using wool.

INTERACTIVE: This interactive demonstrates each stage in the processing of wool from fleece to fabric Spinning Frame, Farm Crafts, Mehndi Art Designs, Trade Secret, Business Shirts, Just In Case

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INTERACTIVE: This interactive demonstrates each stage in the processing of wool from fleece to fabric

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ANIMATION: This interactive shows the cellular structure of wool fibre and how this relates to its properties. Fabric Yarn, Wool Yarn, Spinning Yarn, Hand Spinning, Felting Tutorials, Science Lessons

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ANIMATION: This interactive shows the cellular structure of wool fibre and how this relates to its properties.

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EVER WONDERED CLIP: Here, Dr John Watt investigates a new environmentally- friendly process making wool fabrics shrink-proof and how 2 Kiwi designers develop custom -designed sporting attire for niche markets. John Watt, Custom Design, Designers, Tejidos, Cloths

EVER WONDERED CLIP: Here, Dr John Watt investigates a new environmentally- friendly process making wool fabrics shrink-proof and how 2 Kiwi designers develop custom -designed sporting attire for niche markets.

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