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Wool News July 2018
Market comment
The wool season has concluded on a positive back of growing global awareness about the harm
note. Recent sales results have been underpinned being caused by synthetic fibres in our waterways
and oceans. Wool is assuredly one of the antidotes
by a softening US dollar and Euro and renewed to this problem and, now more than ever, the
interest in wool from several of our trading time is right to promote the numerous benefits of
partners. All wool types have enjoyed a lift in natural New Zealand wool. Our farming practices
prices as China and India have returned to the and wool processes need to meet environmental
market buying increased volumes regularly. and consumer approval – backed by credible
market and scientific research. Industry-wide, work
You may have read the article is underway in this field and we feel confident that
written in the May 2018 edition wool will live up to the most rigorous scrutiny.
of rural publication Country- In April we were
Wide (which is celebrating delighted to launch
its 20th anniversary this year) a second ‘Wool in
entitled “A fibre for the future”. Schools’ wool shed to
I was asked several searching tour the South Island
questions by deputy editor and advance this
Sandra Taylor about whether brilliant educational
wool will recover from its project run by
mixed fortunes over many the worldwide Campaign for Wool (with HRH
decades. Environmental Prince Charles as patron) and sponsored by PGG
concerns could be the Wrightson Wool. Educating young minds about
turning point for wool in today’s world. Yet I was also the collective benefits of wool and its excellent
keen to impart the message that the reason wool environmental footprint helps to future-proof
remains an option is thanks to the many people wool and promote it as the fibre of choice for
across the supply chain who have a real passion for future generations.
the fibre and never gave up. Their dedication to the PGG Wrightson Wool is built on experience and
product runs deep because they do and have always a solid understanding of all aspects of the wool
understood that wool is totally natural. spectrum. Over the season, various members
Wool is a natural insulator; naturally fire-retardant; of our wool team have attended international
naturally breathable; sustainable and biodegradable trade fairs, visited clients in far flung places and
to boot. This message needs to be disseminated participated in global meetings about wool. It
more widely to ensure global consumers are fully keeps us in the loop. We communicate all that we
informed about the benefits of wool and social learn with our clients and, right now, we envisage
media platforms are a great launchpad. a positive future for New Zealand wool in textiles,
The wool integrity website we rolled out earlier clothing and several new innovative applications.
in the year (www.woolintegrity.com) is helping We urge you to talk to our experienced
our farmers and trading partners and, even more PGG Wrightson wool team for advice about wool
importantly, the wider consumer community to clip preparation, your options to contract all or
connect and understand the journey of genuine part of your wool clip, and how to sell to best
wool integrity. We are pleased with the outcome of advantage in the current market.
this project and the timing couldn’t be more in step. Grant Edwards, Wool General Manager.
Behind the scenes, we recognise that the demand
for wool could suddenly or steadily mount on the
Tribute to Renata Apatu
It is with tremendous sadness that we acknowledge wool. He played a leading role as Chairman of the
the recent passing of fellow wool advocate and Campaign for Wool NZ Trust representing New
well-known farmer Renata ‘Ren’ Apatu of Ngamatea Zealand wool interests on the global stage. His
Station, Taihape. Ren headed the management passion for wool was recognised internationally
team at Ngamatea Station which is approximately and throughout the wider New Zealand rural
28,000 ha and clips around 170,000 kg of strong community and he will be sorely missed.
Helping grow the country
Wool Week
In support of an Australian Wool Innovation benefits of wool and to promote wool opportunity to profile wool in front of the
(AWI) and Australian Westfield Mall initiative, products through an interactive exhibition. general public and to spread the news about
PGG Wrightson Wool supported the Westfield On the back of our success with the ‘Wool the wonderful attributes and natural benefits
Riccarton Mall ‘Wool Week’ over the weekend in Schools’ wool sheds, this concept fell well of this sustainable product. It was a brilliant
of 26/27 May. within our industry goal criteria to support weekend and attracted a lot of interest.
The project was designed to help educate the overall promotion and education of wool. To learn more about the natural benefits of
Westfield customers and families on the We immediately saw the initiative as a great wool head to www.woolintegrity.com.
Second Wool Shed
The Campaign for Wool (CFW) has launched Grant Edwards, PGG Wrightson Wool General containers now fully booked for the
a second ‘Wool Shed’ to tour the South Island Manager, recognises it is a proven way to 2018 school year and into 2019.
delivering the ‘Wool in engage school students and their teachers
Schools’ ancillary education in the wool industry and create awareness
programme. Like the first regarding wool’s sustainability and its
wool shed it involves a importance in matters of the environment.
mobile container packed full of information The Minister of Agriculture Hon. Damien
about wool that can be transported from O’Connor offered his congratulations on
school to school to spread woolly news. PGG the opening of a second educational wool
Wrightson Wool sponsors the containers shed container saying, “I know the container
and assists this worthwhile programme. It in the North has been fully booked up with
was officially opened at Aparima College in many requests for a replica in the South and
Riverton, Southland at the end of April. The it’s great to see those wishes answered so
decision to proceed with a second wool shed that more of our young and not-so-young
was entirely due to the tremendous success Kiwis can get themselves fully informed
of the first one which has been touring on the potential in the wool sector.”
the North Island for the past two years.
“If we are to help New Zealand’s primary sectors
get more value from what they do, to make
the most of our unique natural advantages, we
need to harness this type of innovation and
tell our story” the Minister said. “Natural fibres
like wool are good for the whole world and
the more people that know that the better”.
Campaign for Wool board member Craig
Smith officially opened the new wool shed
explaining that schools are eager to access Celebrating the launch of the South
Island wool shed (clockwise from back
Hauroko Valley Primary School pupils
an interactive learning facility like this. Wool left) are Grant Edwards (Wool General
in Southland were treated to a trial run is a unique fibre with attributes that are Manager), Craig Smith (CFW Trustee),
preview of the new wool shed back in becoming increasingly relevant to the future Vicki Linstrom (CFW Wool in Schools
March, courtesy of PGG Wrightson Wool of our young people – “Generation Wool”. Project Manager), Lynne Grove (Head of
Representatives Stu McNaughton and English Aparima College and Principal
Lawrence Paskell. It got the thumbs up. The word has spread amongst school Cameron Davis.
communities nationally with both
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Blanket Coverage
PGG Wrightson Wool’s export arm Bloch The name Klippan is taken from the town
& Behrens carries a wide range of ‘Klippan’ in Sweden where the company is based,
throws and blankets made in Europe using
100% New Zealand lambswool grown
and the brand is synonymous with high-
quality craftsmanship and designer styles.
Find us on Facebook
right here in our own backyard. Klippan Owned and operated by the Magnusson PGG Wrightson Wool has launched a
was recently featured on the TVNZ 1 show family, the firm dates to 1879 and currently Facebook page to keep woolgrower
clients up to date with the latest wool
‘Gate to the Globe’. The show explained that manufactures around half a million throws
news. We’ve had great success with the
Klippan use New Zealand wool exclusively each year. These are distributed all over company Facebook page (covering
due to its cleanliness and good colour. the world. Various PGG Wrightson stores all sectors) and now intend building a
Great publicity for New Zealand wool! stock a range of Klippan blankets sized to community of wool clients only, so we
suit tots in cots right through can share wool information pertinent
to full-sized blankets – and purely to this side of their farming
in a variety of colours and business and ours.
patterns. The cooler weather We invite you to visit our page on
is a reminder that there is www.facebook.com/pgwwool and
nothing quite like 100% New like or follow our wool news page.
Zealand wool for real warmth.
Email bbnz@blochwool.com
about buying a beautiful
blanket for this winter and
support our homegrown wool.
Wool for Future Markets
This needs to be backed by science and
sustainable business practices and, yes,
supply-related issues such as low sheep
numbers will present challenges. However,
NOW is the time for wool to shine.
The 87th annual congress of the IWTO
took place in Hong Kong in May with some
250 international delegates representing
PGG Wrightson Wool’s Dave Burridge is buoyed all stages of the wool textile supply
by what he saw and heard at this year’s IWTO chain including woolgrowers, retailers,
(International Wool Textile Organisation) governmental organisations, and other
stakeholders. 21 attended as part of the IWTO was further encouraged to hear about new
congress about the very real opportunities
Young Professionals Programme, marking innovations and product development
for wool in the current world climate.
another successful year for the initiative for stronger micron types, for example,
A generation raised largely on synthetics is specialised crossbred wool in disposable
and embracing the next generation.
becoming increasingly concerned about the nappies, face masks and sanitary pads.
overuse of petroleum-based products and Communicating wool’s sustainability to
the damage plastics cause in our oceans merchandisers was a key theme of the event In summing up he said, “It’s an exciting
– and they are looking for answers! reflecting global awareness of textiles and the time to be part of the wool industry and I
fibres from which they are made. In a future have come away from this congress feeling
Under the theme “Wool for Future Markets”,
increasingly defined by sustainable fashion very confident about the future of wool
speakers impressed on the gathering that
and interiors, wool’s role is clearly important. as a stand-alone, earth-friendly fibre and
NOW is the time to showcase wool and its
many remarkable attributes, its huge biological But not only that, PGG Wrightson Wool’s believe that everyone associated with wool
benefits and its brilliant provenance. South Island Sales Manager Dave Burridge can feel proud of the work they do.
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China rejects plastic waste
At the start of this year, China’s ban on waste attention as plastic waste mounts in our
imports including plastics, scrap paper and
discarded textiles came into effect. Several
own backyards. It’s also a good time for
consumers to take stock and pay attention
Contact
countries are impacted including the United to what they buy. Alexandra
Kingdom, European Union, United States, Now more than ever, it is important for Graeme Bell 027 650 2900
Japan, Australia and New Zealand. In 2017 consumers to understand the importance of Alistair Flett 027 432 5369
alone, Chinese manufacturers imported biodegradability and sustainability.
7.3 million metric tons of waste plastics Christchurch
from this group of developed countries Natural textiles like wool have a lot to offer
the world. Peter McCusker 027 432 4926
and recycled the materials into everyday
Doug McKay 027 432 6910
products that line supermarket shelves all Visit our new www.woolintegrity.com Rob Lynskey 027 591 8454
over the world. website to learn more about the amazing
China’s ban has forced the matter of natural benefits of wool – and tell your Central Hawke’s Bay/
plastic pollution to the forefront of world friends. Dannevirke
Tom Deighton 027 958 2215
Dunedin
Kevin Waldron 027 432 0117
True Fleece Feilding/Taihape
PGG Wrightson are made in New Zealand, enabling
Wool supports the hands-on quality control, and they are Ian Hopkirk 027 702 9496
‘Wool for School’ then embroidered in Christchurch. The Gisborne/Wairoa
initiative launched initiative proudly supports high country
five years ago by farmers by using only the very best quality Shane Horne 027 598 6540
Banks Peninsula merino wool that has been grown with Chris Payne 027 956 5192
woolgrower clients Carl and Tori Uren who care and passion right here in our own
Gore
farm at Le Bons Bay, Banks Peninsula. backyard. In accordance with Carl and
Tori’s original goal – all the wool is fully Jared Manihera 027 226 0263
It all began when Carl and Tori identified
the need for a practical and affordable traceable back to New Zealand growers.
Invercargill
natural merino jersey for school children, With the ongoing support of PGG Wrightson
instead of the synthetic options. Since Wool, True Fleece continues to source top Stuart McNaughton 027 435 0993
then, they have re-branded their business quality merino wool from New Zealand Daryl Paskell 027 548 3469
to ‘True Fleece’, offering a range of farmers and provide custom made garments Lawrence Paskell 027 434 7641
merino garments for adults and children to anyone who wants to wear 100%
looking for functional, high quality, homegrown and sewn merino clothing.
King Country
100% New Zealand made clothing. For more information visit Paul Terry 027 498 6618
True Fleece is committed to keeping as www.truefleece.co.nz. Michael Youngman 027 273 5660
much as possible of their production Masterton
processes local. All True Fleece garments
Marcus Loader 027 448 3250
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