Lyocell (aka Tencel)
Let’s talk about Lyocell, or what you may know as Tencel. This is a natural fibre made from regenerated wood pulp. The first thing we should clear up is there…
Rising tides, diminishing freshwater
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to relocate to beautiful Waiheke Island. Upon moving here, I learned that all Waiheke homes are supplied water through individual rainwater…
How to Festival Sustainably
It may not feel like it weather-wise, but festival season is well and truly upon us in Aotearoa. We’re big fans of festivals over here at Go Well HQ and…
Sew Interesting – Polyester
Light, stretchy and wrinkle-free - we’re breaking down the origins of polyester. Polyester is a low-cost, synthetic fibre derived from non-renewable resources such as natural gas, coal, or crude oil…