High-Quality Hemp and Wool Bio-Composite Materials

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Shaping a Connected, Sustainable Future

We are leading the global shift toward high-performance, renewable materials. Our mission is to inspire the world to rethink what we wear, build, and live with, offering sustainable solutions that shape a more connected, beautiful future.

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Yarn Hurd Hemp fibre Merino fibre Biocomposite

Yarn

Wool yarn is at the centre of what we do. There is not an ounce of synthetic fibre in sight, as we strive to make world leading, high-end luxury yarn systems. You can find our products in some pretty cool places, from the Tom Ford store in Milan, to Air Force One.

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Hurd

Hemp hurd boasts numerous benefits that make it a valuable and eco-friendly material. As a byproduct of hemp cultivation, it supports sustainability by minimising waste. Its exceptional insulating properties make it an ideal choice for eco-conscious construction, reducing energy consumption. Hemp hurd is lightweight, yet sturdy, enhancing the strength of building materials. It also acts as a natural fire-retardant and soundproofing material. With its versatility and positive environmental impact, hemp hurd stands out as an excellent choice for sustainable construction and insulation needs.

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Hemp fibre

Our hemp fibre is sourced from premium, organically grown plants, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Its natural strength and durability make it ideal for various applications, including textiles, paper, and even eco-friendly construction materials. Moreover, our raw hemp fibre boasts excellent absorbency and breathability, making it perfect for clothing and bedding products.

Merino fibre

Merino fibre offers exceptional qualities that set it apart from other materials. Its fine, soft texture ensures luxurious comfort against the skin, making it ideal for clothing and active wear. Merino's natural moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating properties keep you cool in the heat and warm in colder climates. Additionally, its breathability prevents odours, making it perfect for extended wear. Sustainable and biodegradable, Merino fibre also reflects a commitment to eco-conscious choices. Embrace the unrivalled performance and comfort of Merino, a fibre that elevates your experience in every aspect.

Bio-composite

We are committed to elevating New Zealand grown products into high-value goods. We have combined hemp and wool into this open-weave fabric which is a suitable substitute for almost any glass fibre composite material.

Why hemp?

We believe in growing hemp up, to draw down carbon

A sustainable crop

Hemp is a highly sustainable crop that requires minimal water, pesticides, and fertilisers compared to other traditional crops like cotton or corn. It grows quickly, helping to replenish the soil and reduce soil erosion. Choosing hemp is a choice for the planet.

Adds value to wool

Hemp and wool both cooperate, and cover for each other. With a tensile strength 20x that of merino wool fibre, hemp can bring more durability to wool products. Wool still contributes its moisture management, and odour trapping qualities that make wool products so special - just made even better with hemp.

Versatility and usability

"Hemp can't possibly do all of that?". It really can! With total plant utilisation hemp is an incredibly versatile plant which can be used to produce various products, including textiles, paper, biodegradable plastics, construction materials, and even nutritious food items like hemp seeds and hemp oil.

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Innovation is at our core

We are constantly looking for ways to elevate our offerings and find new solutions, so that you can too.

Embrace the future of sustainable materials with us, and be the first to experience the game-changing advancements that are just around the corner.

Testimonials

We’re proud to have supported so many businesses on their journey to switch to natural materials.

Business jet designers are constantly on a quest for NEW. Something outside the box without compromising quality and performance. We are waiting with baited breathe for the launch of NZ hemp/wool yarn. A raw material that will amplify our eco-friendly, sustainable offerings to the aviation. The world is calling for products that do not harm our environment creating a demand for innovative raw materials.

Judy Connolly

Kalogridis

Prestige Carpets is thrilled to be involved at the inception of this exciting new programme being developed by NZ Natural Fibres. We are looking forward to creating new and unique carpet styles and textures by blending the hemp with NZ wool. Furthering our vision of natural, renewable, and sustainable fibres, the inclusion of hemp will be a wonderful addition to our Prestige Portfolio, and we can’t wait to launch our exclusive new products to the high end Australian and New Zealand flooring markets.

Paul McGinty

Prestige

The world is waking up to how bad oil is and the synthetic materials made from it. Natural Fibres are the solution and at Mons Royale we see the combination of merino and hemp as a big opportunity in the bike-outdoor market

Hamish Acland

Mons Royale

We are stoked to see the local development of a material that gives us an opportunity to be world leading not just in terms of taking sustainability beyond electric to a material level, but also in terms of giving us an advantage in terms of performance, employee wellbeing (no breathing in fibreglass particles and splinters etc.). And it looks great

Luke Sinclair

FTN Motion

I am proud to be part of the push for high strength NZ sourced sustainable fibre. Our research supports transitioning to a low-emissions economy by using innovative technology to transform plant fibre (e.g. harakeke, hemp, and European flax) and wool into sustainable bio-derived materials and high value-added products for high-tech applications, including smart textiles, biosensors, drug delivery systems, smart dressings for wound healing, and filter media.

Xiaowen Yuan

AUT

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