Explores the unique properties of local wool fibres and the processes behind spinning, felting, and tufting wool carpet.
From Farm to Floor – The Journey of New Zealand Wool Carpet
GH Commercial
CPD Points
1.00 Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 1 Points 10.00 NZ Registered Architects Board Points 1.00 Australian QLD - NSW - VIC - TAS - WA Points 1.00 Australian CPD ACT-SA-NT Points 1.00 Licensed Building Practitioner - Design 2 + 3 Points
Presented By
GH Commercial
Event Description
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.
Speaker BIO:
Judy-Lea combines design, business and engineering skills to create flooring products that meet both market and production requirements. She is an expert on the carpet design and development process as well as managing the technical team assigned to build the carpet. Her knowledge of the flooring category and future trends is limitless.
