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Future-proofed

and locally

sourced fibers

We create products that stand the test of time with our locally grown and sustainably farmed hemp and wool.

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We're the only independent manufacturing facility of our kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded by a group of passionate growers and processing engineers, we're here to demonstrate that farming is the solution, not the problem.

Our products make sustainability simple

Sustainably sourced and manufactured in New Zealand’s beautiful backyard

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Wool Yarn

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Hemp Hurd

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Geotextiles

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Hemp Fibre

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Merino Fibre

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Bio Fabric

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Hemp Hurd

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Wool Yarn

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Geotextiles

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Hemp Fibre

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Merino Fibre

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Be the change maker in your industry

We have a range of industry-specific natural solutions, such as:

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Long-lasting carpet yarn

Sustainable interior design is here to stay. With air quality management, moisture regulation and pest-resistant qualities, hemp wool yarn is the future of flooring.

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Levelled-up construction

Build warmer and more energy-efficient homes by introducing easy-to-install hemp wool insulation or try your hand with a hempcrete system using our hemp hurd.

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Carbon-friendly materials

Lower your carbon footprint by simply substituting your existing materials with our renewable and biodegradable alternatives.

Eco-friendly success stories

We're proud to have supported so many businesses on their journey to switch to natural materials.

"Prestige Carpet is thrilled to be involved at the inception of this exciting new programme being developed by Rubisco. We are looking forward to creating new and unique carpet styles and textures by blending the hemp with NZ wool. Furthering our vision of natural, renewable, and sustainable fibres, the inclusion of hemp will be a wonderful addition to our Prestige Portfolio, and we can't wait to launch our exclusive new products to the high end Australian and New Zealand flooring markets."

Paul McGinty
Prestige Carpets

"The world is waking up to how bad oil is and the synthetic materials made from it. Natural Fibres are the solution and at Mons Royale we see the combination of merino and hemp as a big opportunity in the bike-outdoor market."

Hamish Acland
Mons Royale

"The Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu Tararua Highway project is proud to be using the wool/hemp geotextile fabric for out wetlands and treatment swales throughout the project. This product ticks a lot of boxes for the project, sustainably produced from local materials, manufactured right here in New Zealand and offers high performance as a geotextile for our landscape applications compared to the alternative options."

Paul Heaton
Fulton Hogan

“Business jet designers are constantly on a quest for NEW. Something outside the box without compromising quality and performance. We are waiting with baited breathe for the launch of NZ hemp/wool yarn. A raw material that will amplify our eco-friendly, sustainable offerings to the aviation. The world is calling for products that do not harm our environment, creating a demand for innovative raw materials.”

Judy Connolly
Kalogridis

"Verdure are really excited to be working with and surfing boards make from materials that are grown right here in NZ, the fabrics we are working with from Rubisco are amazing and a game changer for bio-composites."

Jack Candlish
Verdure

"Prestige Carpet is thrilled to be involved at the inception of this exciting new programme being developed by Rubisco. We are looking forward to creating new and unique carpet styles and textures by blending the hemp with NZ wool. Furthering our vision of natural, renewable, and sustainable fibres, the inclusion of hemp will be a wonderful addition to our Prestige Portfolio, and we can't wait to launch our exclusive new products to the high end Australian and New Zealand flooring markets."

Paul McGinty
Prestige Carpets

"The world is waking up to how bad oil is and the synthetic materials made from it. Natural Fibres are the solution and at Mons Royale we see the combination of merino and hemp as a big opportunity in the bike-outdoor market."

Hamish Acland
Mons Royale

"The Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu Tararua Highway project is proud to be using the wool/hemp geotextile fabric for out wetlands and treatment swales throughout the project. This product ticks a lot of boxes for the project, sustainably produced from local materials, manufactured right here in New Zealand and offers high performance as a geotextile for our landscape applications compared to the alternative options."

Paul Heaton
Fulton Hogan

“Business jet designers are constantly on a quest for NEW. Something outside the box without compromising quality and performance. We are waiting with baited breathe for the launch of NZ hemp/wool yarn. A raw material that will amplify our eco-friendly, sustainable offerings to the aviation. The world is calling for products that do not harm our environment, creating a demand for innovative raw materials.”

Judy Connolly
Kalogridis

"Verdure are really excited to be working with and surfing boards make from materials that are grown right here in NZ, the fabrics we are working with from Rubisco are amazing and a game changer for bio-composites."

Jack Candlish
Verdure

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