We have listed below a few resources that have helped shape our business vision and our approach to production. We hope they give you a little insight into how and why Heirloom Woollen Collection is a great choice for beautifully and mindfully crafted knitwear.
New Zealand Wool Testing Authority Ltd
This organisation offers sampling, testing and certification for the Wool Industry and testing for the Textile Industry in the following areas: Core testing of greasy and scoured wool,Staple length measurement on greasy wool, Fibre length on scoured wool, Fleece measurement on individual animals, Comprehensive range of tests covering fibres, fabrics, carpets, flammability and wool grease
New Zealand Commerce Commission
http://www.comcom.govt.nz/regulated-industries/
In markets where there is little or no competition, the Commerce Commission may need to regulate the price and quality of goods and services to benefit consumers. Consumer information standards regulations require the disclosure to a specified standard of certain information about various goods and services that are of interest when you are choosing who to buy from across several industries.
New Zealand Consumer Protection
http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/for-consumers
You have rights when you shop for goods and services. This website gives information on how to comply with consumer laws and deal with complaints in the best way possible.
Tourism New Zealand
http://www.newzealand.com/int/
The Tourism New Zealand website newzealand.com is the official tourism website for New Zealand. It features information that is relevant to travellers who are thinking about and actively planning a visit to New Zealand. Through this site, potential visitors will be able to learn about the diversity of what New Zealand has to offer and how to make their visit a fantastic experience. Enjoy!
Alpaca Suri Farm Tours
http://www.surico.co.nz/farmtours/
With beautiful views over Lake Rotorua, Surico farm has over 100 suri alpaca for their luxious fleece. You can visit this real life farming operation where you can see the majestic award winning suri alpaca or the cute pets with intriguing faces. Located only 20 minutes from downtown Rotorua via the picturesque village of Ngongataha or it only take about 20 minutes from the airport to the scenic drive around Lake Rotorua.
Save the Children
https://www.savethechildren.net/about-us
Save the Children aims to improve the circumstances of the world’s most deprived, excluded and vulnerable children and their communities. Heirloom Woollen Collection have chosen to support this charity with a portion of the sales price from each and every garment going straight to Save The Children Fund.
New Zealand Age Concern
https://www.ageconcern.org.nz/
Age Concern is a charitable organisation dedicated solely to people over 65. They promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs. Heirloom Woollen Collection have chosen to support this charity with a portion of the sales price from each and every garment going straight to Age Concern.
