wool • natural fibre • slow fashion • reviews
I 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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18 months ago, I started a passion project: a blog promoting wool as the natural fibre for today – every day – by sharing online reviews on wool items I have and use. Today, it’s #35 on Feedspot.com Top 75 Sustainable Fashion 2020 blog list! As a millennial working in early stages of the wool […]
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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
It wasn’t by chance that I was running wool-esque keywords through Facebook Marketplace, I actually do it quite often. It is very much in line with wool’s second life function and ability to surpass trends. This time though, I came across an absolute gem that fit a need to brighten the office (which is a […]
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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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UNICORN ALERT: It’s no secret that I’ve been desperately seeking a well-priced Merino wool business/dress shirt/button up to pony up with my suit and level up. I’m a sucker for a good button up. But since my days showing Merinos in the sheep judging ring are fairly done, my RM Williams cotton shirts feel out […]
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Wool underwear. Underwear made of wool. Truly, really. And they are next level incredible! And not just any wool, 100% Australian Merino wool and made in Australia. WHY I’m likely preaching to the converted, but for those still wondering if I’m all there – the natural features and benefits of wool make it a perfect […]
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PULL THE PLUG on plastic AND WASH WITH WOOL! These are a serious shower game changer. After I posted up a story on my Instagram (@s_wan926) I got so many curious minds wanting to know more about my latest purchase that I figured it was best to share it all in one spot! If you’re […]
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The functionality of a backpack can’t be beaten. I prefer a backpack unless the social situation dictates something more one sided… And gee, I’d LOVE a wool one! I came across the MUJI Reclaimed Wool Rucksack almost a year ago discounted to $39.50 down from regular price of $79. And fell a bit in love. […]
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