Wool is a natural renewable product. Sheep grow their woollen fleece yearly and due to our climate and environment sheep are abundant in Australia. Australia prides itself on its Wool Industry and is regarded among the world’s best. Our local sheep industry maintains world class animal health and welfare standards as well as producing a superior product. What could be more natural than wool?

What makes wool biodegradable is a natural protein called Keratin, the same protein found in human hair. It’s this protein that gives wool its resilience and elasticity as well as its ability to decompose in soil; what comes from nature can be returned to nature, enriching the soil and nourishing new life. 

It is this protein which also makes wool unique as it cannot be synthetically replicated. The Keratin is responsible for Wools’ outstanding mechanical stretch, its springy nature allows it to bounce back into shape and keep performing under heavy conditions, this makes it perfect for Heavy Duty Commercial textiles. 

A lot of people are surprised to hear that Wool is naturally Fire Retardant.  Wool is difficult to ignite, has low flame spread and heat release properties; it does not melt and has superior self-extinguishing qualities. It makes it the perfect product for projects that have strict fire safety regulations. 

There has been a lot of research in the last couple of years into Indoor Air Quality and the benefits of healthy workspaces. Another unique quality of wool is its ability to absorb and neutralise many harmful pollutants from the air, benefitting those who use the space.  All our fabrics have been certified as low VOC and contain no harmful substances.

Another amazing benefit is that Wool is hypo-allergenic, resistant to bacteria, mould, mildew and Wool’s macro structure makes it unfavourable for the growth and breeding of dust mites. The natural fibres in wool create a dry environment by absorbing and dispelling moisture thereby inhibiting the growth of these types of nasties.