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A coordinated national research project aimed at tackling 6 of New Zealand s most invasive weeds through biocontrol is expected to have far-reaching benefits for landowners and councils across the country.
The Christchurch-based wool research organisation, WRONZ, has launched a company Wool Source to commercialise new products and markets for strong wool.
Once wool is broken down into a fine powder, it can be used in the cosmetic sector for products such as bronzers.
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It follows a five-year programme looking at innovative uses for strong wool, which traditionally goes into carpets.
The WRONZ-led wool research initiative develops unique wool particle products with applications from cosmetics to printing.
Wool Source has established a pilot production plant at Lincoln University in order to prove the commercial feasibility of the new products.
Monday, 26 July 2021, 4:30 pm
Exploring
new uses for New Zealand’s strong wool. Wool Source
pigments are currently in pre-commercialisation
trials.
Wool Research Organisation
of New Zealand Inc (WRONZ) today announced its world-class
research initiative with the Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to explore new uses for New
Zealand’s strong wool has led to the development of unique
wool particles, powders and pigments with global export
potential for applications as diverse as cosmetics,
printing, luxury goods and personal care.
WRONZ
unveiled the innovative wool products at an event to
celebrate the achievements from its New Uses for Strong Wool
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