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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. Photo: 123rf 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 ...

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 prod...