wool • natural fibre • slow fashion • reviews
Australian made knitwear from uimi has been on my wish list and radar for a while. They’re based in Melbourne (like me!) and have just released their new Essentials collection, Merino wool 2020 – with pre-order open now, be sure to check it out. There’s something special about coming across a beautifully crafted woolly piece. […]
Read MoreI got this question on email: Where can I buy wool sleepwear or dressing gowns? Pajamas. Pyjamas. Jammies. PJs. Jimjams. Sleepwear. Wearing wool for (the best night) sleep! Wool’s natural benefits come to the forefront when it comes to sleep, naturally regulating body temperature and ensuring your body is supported to a level of optimum […]
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Wool socks are a top rated and easily accessible way to utilise the natural capabilities of wool. Take a big step towards slow-fashion by investing in the health of your feet by choosing a natural fibre. Now while I’m partial to the Icebreaker wool socks, I’m opening my eyes to the huge range of Australian made alternatives to invest in.
And to help me with this is fellow Aussie – Adele from Young, New South Wales (which is 372km from Sydney, Australia). Adele grew up on the family farm on the outskirts of Laggan – which is near Crookwell in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. She now lives in Young NSW, works as a Wool Technical Officer and you can find on Instagram as Adele’s Country Snaps
The STINGER LO is from the EMU Australia’s Platinium Collection, a special collection of genuine sheepskin boots, Made in Australia with Australian wool. In fact, handcrafted in Geelong – Victoria, not very far from where I am – and they’ve been there for 25 years! I look forward to expanding my wool knowledge when I get to see the production of their sheepskin boots and slippers.
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The Drysdale Pullover from South Australian label, Iris & Wool is a stunning piece, in a collection that is timelessly sophisticated, striking modern designs with sleek silhouettes.
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If you’re feeling a bit of dejavu – it’s because this beauty got a fabric update on the original Rowena! Still with pockets and still buttery soft and ready to tick all the boxes for sustainable fibre, less laundering and slow fashion. For the wool-nerds like me, they are still using 17.5 micron Merino wool […]
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I had a number of questions come through on pure wool work socks! It’s a tough call as most I’ve come across are mixed with nylon for durability/structure for the work sock. Wool is PERFECT for feet. The wool fibre naturally wicks away moisture so you’re not left with that sweating clammy feeling and has […]
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Though ‘Pay it forward, in wool’ is linked to online purchases, I have some go-to wool retail spots for WHERE TO BUY WOOL which has evolved into the start of a wool retail guide for Melbourne and surrounds (and who know’s it might grow!) Got suggestions? Leave a comment to add it in. Looking for […]
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The Icebreaker Lifetime Sock Guarantee. It is definitely a thing and it’s what made me more at ease with spending around $35 (or less, if there was a sale on – like now) on a pair of socks. Move over cost per wear, this reduces cost per pair! And not just any socks, Icebreaker socks […]
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