At Karen Cole, we believe in the importance of ethical sourcing. We support a supply chain of social and economic sustainability. New Zealand Merino wool is a renewable, sustainable and 100% biodegradable resource. The New Zealand manufacturers comply with NZ Government Department of Labour health and safety workplace regulations. Karen Cole Merino is obtained through a visible production network that guarantees quality, source and supply. The traceable Merino fibre chain provides assurances that production meets suitable standards for animal welfare, management of the environment and socially responsible practices.

Our suppliers are all from New Zealand and adhere to a strict no-mulesing* policy (as part of ensuring the health and welfare of the sheep. The network also ensures farmers follow guidelines governing the use and development of land, air and water resources, and soil conservation. Forward contracts provide price stability at a level that is sustainable for both the purchaser and farming supplier.

(*Mulesing is an Australian farming procedure used to prevent flystrike).