Wools of New Zealand chief executive John McWhirter (left) and Keraplast chief executive Howard Moore inspect a fleece. Photo: suppliedA United States company manufacturing wound and other care products from wool in Christchurch has entered a five-year supply contract with about 30 farmers. WNZ chief executive John McWhirter said the contract was a major price lift for strong wool farmers. Keraplast chief executive Howard Moore said New Zealand wool offered advantages over alternative keratin sources used globally. New Zealand strong wool gives us a reliable, high-performing raw material and the regenerative farming systems behind it align strongly with our values and our customer’s expectations."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2026 16:07 UTC