From Farm to Floor – The Journey of New Zealand Wool Carpet takes us through the remarkable lifecycle of New Zealand wool — from its natural origins on the farm to its transformation into a premium floor covering. This session explores the unique properties of local wool fibres, the processes behind spinning and felting, and the craftsmanship that underpins high-performance wool carpet. Participants will gain practical insight into specifying wool flooring, understanding its sustainability credentials, performance benefits, and best-practice care to ensure lasting beauty and function in interior projects.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the characteristics of New Zealand wool and how fibre properties influence carpet performance.
  • Recognise the processes involved in transforming raw wool into yarn and felted carpet, and how these affect design and durability.
  • Confidently specify and maintain wool carpet in architectural and interior design projects, balancing aesthetics, performance, and sustainability.

New Zealand: Listen to podcast via partner Teulo and claim formal CPD points.

CPD points:

  • 1.00 Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 1 Points
  • 10.00 NZ Registered Architects Board Points

Authored date: 03/12/2025

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