WONZ Signs North American Partners

Marietta, GA, Sept. 9, 2010--Wools of New Zealand has formed partnerships with several North American wool spinners and dyers, including Capelsie Mills, Lemieux Spinning, Skein Dyed Services and Southern Yarns.

Globally, Wools of New Zealand has 102 mill partners and 15 spinner and dyer partners.

Partners agree to purchase wool through Wools of New Zealand’s supply chain and maintain the integrity of Laneve brand wool, which is traceable all the way back to source.

Capelsie Mills is the yarn spinning division for Capel Rugs in Troy, North Carolina.

Lemieux Spinning is ready to handle quantities from 500 to 10,000 pounds of wool, making it a niche spinner for high-end manufacturers, according to Serge Lemieux, president of the Quebec-based spinning and dyeing operation.

Southern Yarn Dyers of Cartersville, Georgia offers custom dyeing for high fashion products.

Skein Dyeing Services of Dalton, Georgia provides custom dyeing for lots as small as five pounds to as large as 3,000 pounds.