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.
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
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.