Woollen clothing maker
Founded by the Rolfe family in Forbes, NSW. All garments are made in Australia from Australian merino wool.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2024)
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Wool from non-mulesed sheep
This company sources its merino wool from Glenwood Merinos in NSW, run by fifth generation Merino farmers. Glenwood have not mulesed any animals since 2005.
Source: company website
(2014)
Use of non-mulesed wool
Brands owned by this company are listed in Human Society International Australia's Better Wool Guide as having a commitment to phasing out mulesed wool but with no timeline or certification scheme specified. Mulesing is the controversial practice of removing strips of the skin of a lamb's rear and is often done without pain relief. In Australia, the only country where mulesing still occurs, an estimated 10 million merino lambs are subjected to mulesing each year - equivalent to 19 lambs per minute.
Source: HSI Australia
(2024)
Previous ethical clothing australia accreditation
This company was previously accredited and licensed to display the 'Ethical Clothing Australia' Trade Mark on their Australian-made garments, which ensures Australian workers receive fair wages and decent conditions.
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Family-owned private company