Hempcrete and salvaged materials define this beach house
A 260-square-metre hempcrete beach house that runs on rainwater, solar and a palette of salvaged materials.
Wisewool
Wisewool
Wisewool is a New Zealand company creating natural, chemical-free wool products – like breathable sheeting and soft fill – from locally sourced strong wool, offering sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials.
Details
Wisewool is a fifth-generation, family-owned New Zealand company revitalising the strong wool industry by producing innovative, sustainable wool products. The offerings include needle-punched blanketing – a durable, breathable sheeting ideal for bedding, mattresses, and upholstery. Wisewool Cloud, a soft, resilient filling suitable for pillows, cushions and toys. Committed to environmental stewardship, Wisewool sources 100 per cent natural, chemical-free wool from local farmers, ensuring traceability and supporting rural communities.
Through advanced processing techniques, they enhance wool’s natural properties, delivering versatile, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic materials.
Specifications
Needle-punched blanketing:
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Produced in 2.4m wide rolls, the blanketing is available in various lengths and thicknesses ranging from 200gsm to 1250gsm.
Wise Wool Cloud:
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Available in 30 or 60 kilogram bales
Wisewool
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