Concept III signs up merino partner
29/06/2010
The collection is made with naturally sustainable, renewable and biodegradable merino and includes blends with other environmentally favourable fibres such as bamboo, milk, hemp and organic cotton.
“Charles Parsons is known for being a visionary in fabric ideas, geared specifically for apparel, and for their excellent service. Those two qualities are what we require of our partner mills and also what sets Merino State apart from other suppliers,” said Chris Parkes, Concept III’s national sales manager.
Parsons has been developing and manufacturing specialised textile solutions for fashion apparel brands throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region since 1915. Its Merino State wool is only sourced from independently audited, certified non-muelsed farms in Australia and New Zealand. Farms must comply with regulations governed by the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act. Except for seasonal shearing these sheep even graze in a free-range environment.
The company has textile manufacturing facilities in both Australia and China. It has over 25 years’ experience in garment production and has manufacturing partners in China, Fiji, and Singapore. The company offers in-house design, sample and pattern making services, all geared for speed to market.
A complete range of Merino State textiles as well as apparel samples will be available at the Concept III booth (number 39051) at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market exhibition in Salt Lake City, from August 3–6.
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