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Classic Sheepskins
Reliable quality from a responsible producer
Our sheepskins come from New Zealand,
where sheep farming is the main industry of
agriculture.
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The skins are supplied to us by Classic
Sheepskins, a company founded by
Maurice Callaghan
in 1969.
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The skins used for babies are carefully
selected with extreme care. Hair length and
diameter are defined precisely. They are
tanned according to the requirements of the
New Zealand Wool Board and they must be
treated to be permanently hygienic.
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The factory is ISO 9001 certified, which
means that every step is under observation
and the entire operation is transparent and
certified.
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In the tanning process are used alum and
chromium compounds. Chromium is mainly
used to improve the skins wash-ability. The
amount of chromium is very small compared
to the amount used by most manufacturers,
less than 1 g/liter. In the process is used
chrome 3 mined from nature, which is not
toxic and which binds the fiber to the protein
without leaving a trace. No formaldehyde is
used at any stage of the process.
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The factory is a pioneer in developing new,
alternative tanning procedures, such as
natural air-drying in the sun of Hawkes Bay.
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Maurice Callaghan has over the years become
our good friend; we meet every year and
improve the world together. We in Ruskovilla
have also visited New Zealand exploring the
different phases of production. There are
a surprising number of things in common
between us, even though we live on different
sides of the world. Our causes for concern are
e.g., environmental issues, as well as the many
producers who irresponsibly tan skins with
questionable methods.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS ON P. 70, WASHING AND CARE PRODUCTS ON P. 71.
BABIES WOOL FLEECE
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