Wool.Life

Wool.Life: New Zealand wool for garden, home and pets

Wool.Life is a New Zealand company that turns natural wool and recycled textiles into everyday products. Its catalogue covers garden, home, pet and commercial applications, all made in the country and designed with a circular sustainability approach. The firm works with New Zealand farmers, textile recyclers and manufacturers who share ethical practices and environmental care standards.

Gardening with wool: mats and rolls for weed control

The garden range includes mulch and weed control mats and rolls, available in original wool and recycled wool versions. The catalogue shown on the site listed prices from NZ$22.99 for the mats and from NZ$34.99 for the rolls. It is complemented by products such as wool pellets, pegs, the EmGuard™ H₂Ortigator Pod irrigation system and natural fertilisers, including native neem granules and a 250 ml seaweed liquid fertiliser.

Home and rest

For the home, the company sells pillows, wool cushions, wine bottle carry bags and wool socks in various styles, such as the Fleck, Gumboot and Ranger models. Wool is presented as a natural insulating material that regulates temperature and humidity, and can absorb indoor pollutants such as formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide.

Pets and horses

In the animal category, Wool.Life offers dog beds and equine wool wraps. The company describes its dog bed as New Zealand's only fully circular one: made from recycled materials, recyclable and designed to last. The product has a removable, washable cover.

Commercial solutions

Wool.Life supplies wholesale orders for landscapers, councils, nurseries and retailers. It also offers tailored commercial solutions for businesses seeking sustainable products made in New Zealand, with applications in packaging, household insulation and commercial planting.

Materials and sustainability

The products combine renewable New Zealand wool with recycled fibres and biodegradable materials, with the aim of replacing plastics and reducing waste. The company states it runs recycling and buy-back programmes to extend the useful life of materials. The wool is sourced from New Zealand flocks through shearing, a process carried out once or twice a year, and is cleaned and processed locally under environmental and animal welfare standards.

Distribution and presence

Sales are made through the online store at woollife.co.nz, with nationwide shipping and free shipping on orders over NZ$150. Some retail and commercial partners also distribute its products. The company has published case studies, including those of Gisborne Airport and The Yard Crew.