At Woolyarns, we employ the new metric count system (Nm) as our tool for describing yarn thickness. This count system uses weight as a key indicator for determining a yarn's Nm value, specifically measuring the number of kilometres of yarn per kilogram of yarn. In...
Earlier this year we witnessed the iconic and controversial Schiaparelli fashion week show that featured faux animal head bodice embellishes. While this sparked debate online for the possible promotion and glorification of big game hunting and killing of endangered...
Perino Haze – An opalescent summer cloud Perino by Woolyarns has added a cotton blend to the Fall Winter 2023/24 collection. Until now, our Perino yarn range has been missing a yarn suitable for the warmer seasons. Our yarns have always focused on warmth by...
The State of Fashion 2022 report predicts that digital is the single biggest opportunity for fashion businesses this year. Social shopping and the Metaverse are creating new opportunities for hosting events and fashion shows, and to connect suppliers, businesses,...
As we head into 2022 there is a sense of optimism for the further reconnection of the world post-Covid-19 pandemic. For many the easing of Covid restrictions is opening the door to more social freedoms, driving the evolution of consumer trends. Consumers pent up...
New Zealand yarn engineers and the creators of Perino yarns, Woolyarns Limited, are minimising the negative environmental impacts in the textile industry through the sustainable spinning of luxury yarns. The team at Woolyarns mindfully sources natural raw...
Woolyarns has been crafting high-quality yarns at the edge of the earth in New Zealand for 75 years. Over the past 25 years, Woolyarns has developed and introduced the textile world to Perino by Woolyarns. Perino blends the finest cashmere, merino, and silk fibres...
With the Covid-19 pandemic causing disruptions across the globe, China is one of the few countries in the world that is predicted to see economic growth in 2021. As China continues to recover from the pandemic Chinese consumers will look for something new,...
Anti-viral future A pandemic like Covid-19 has a way of urging you to think outside of the box. This shakeup is currently happening within the fashion industry from face mask demands to ideas around new technologies and anti-viral or anti-bacterial clothing. Many...
Cover photo by Ella Jardim on Unsplash Environmental impact post-Covid. It’s no surprise that Covid-19 has rattled businesses. One industry particularly feeling the pressure during Covid-19 is the fashion industry. With several weeks of closed shops, supply chains...