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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Winter is here! Between cold floors or just naturally cold extremities, feet and toes are bearing the brunt of this cold wintery change. It doesn’t even matter how warm your shoes say they are. Wool socks are a top rated and easily accessible way to utilise the natural capabilities of wool. Take a big step […]
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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 […]
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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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Being based in Melbourne, it’s not every day that you get to head across to the west of the country for a wool sale, auctioneer Western Australian wool and then come home with your own piece of it. That’s right. A piece of it! The SWOOLLY wool sweater jumper | the specs review 19.5 micron […]
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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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