The Merino Company (TMC) has acquired renowned spinning facility Nuyarn, meaning it can further develop the technology for, and commercialise, a raft of new and innovative fabrics.
The acquisition of Nuyarn and its worldwide patents will allow TMC to produce highlighly specialised circular knitted fabrics, fully fashioned and seamless garments.
TMC CEO Andy Wynne said the company aimed to pioneer new fabrics and apparel, with significant improvements to merino and merino blends.
"TMC has been manufacturing with Nuyarn yarns for approximately eight years but had been confined to Australasia until 2012. The acquisition of Nuyarn will see TMC capture greater market share through real innovation and performance."
Nuyarn has been regarded as a world leader in spinning technology for innovative fabrics and apparel since launching 14 years ago in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Nuyarn has been relocated to TMC's textile factory in Levin, Levana Textiles.
Key technicians will join the team in Levin and overseee training of new staff, production, innovation adn expansion.
“TMC has acquired enough machinery to increase the output of NUYARN by some 54,000kg per month. This expansion program will take three years and create 40 additional jobs in Levin," Wynne said.
TMC fabrics using Nuyarn technology will offer a range of comfort and performance benefits including:
Ø Durability without added weight: Bulk 38.9 per cent higher Ø Improved stretch and recovery: Burst strength 16 per cent greater Ø Quick dry: up to 5 times faster Ø Warmth Retention: 25 per cent higher Ø Air Resistance: 62 per cent higher Ø Relative Water Vapour Resistance: 51 per cent higher Ø Blister free socks
TMC is a specialist in the manufacture and global sales of merino and merino products, providing natural fibre, textile and apparel solutions for the world’s leading retailers and brands.
TMC: Pioneering new fabrics.
