Discover ZQ Certified Wool

Established in 2007, ZQ is the world's leading ethical wool. ZQ certified growers meet ZQ fibre quality, animal welfare, care for the environment and social responsibility standards.

ZQ represents the wool of choice for world-class brands that are serious about producing amazing natural products.

ZQ is only available through long term supply agreement contracts. These are set up between the growers, and ZQ brand partners. ZQ contracts are set at agreed, sustainable price points, protecting all players in the supply chain from market volatility at auction.

Dedicated to the long-term sustainability of wool, ZQ has established strong relationships with high value industry partners, from scourers and yarn spinners, to manufacturers and retailers.

For Growers

ZQ wool contracts means as growers you can produce ‘fit-for-purpose’ fibre, be recognised for your values and ethical farming systems, and have income stability, allowing you to make considered investment decisions.

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For Brands

ZQ certified wool and contracts give brands certainty for quality fibre supply, and consistent production standards, traceability and long term economic sustainability.

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Our wool types

While our heritage is rooted in merino wool, our expertise has expanded to sourcing and supplying the full range of wool types:

Merino Wool

We source and supply superfine merino wool (less than 19 micron) as well as merino wool (20-24 micron). The fine fibres bend easily, making them incredibly soft and perfect for next to skin applications

Mid Micron Wool

We source and supply fine crossbred wool (25-28 micron) and medium crossbred wool (29-32 micron). While still soft these fibres have enhanced durability making them perfect for apparel and home furnishings.

Strong Wool

We source and supply strong wool (greater than 33 micron). Resilient and durable, "strong wool" is well-suited for a variety of applications, from carpets to technical textiles.

RWS Wool

ZQ (and ZQRX) wool provide brands with RWS certification. Both RWS and ZQ requirements are simultaneously addressed through a robust combined audit process.

Released in 2016, RWS was created collaboratively by the Textile Exchange to establish best practice standard for the industry. The New Zealand Merino Company are the largest supplier in the world of RWS wool. RWS is available via NZM outside of contract on the commodity market.

Want to source RWS fibres? Connect with our team here.

Get in touch with us

If you're interested in sourcing or supplying certified ZQ wool we would love to hear from you, contact us below and one of our team will get in touch with you.