Ethical Superfine Merino from the Tasmanian Midlands

The story behind White Gum Wool is one of mamas and babies,
of diversity and abundance, and of ethics—for the land, the animals
and the people involved in making this yarn.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which WGW farm lies, in eastern lutruwita (Tasmania): the tyerrernotepanner, marwemairer, peenrymairmener and rolemairre language groups.

Through our Inclusivity Strategy and Anti-Discrimination Policy we are working actively to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all customers of White Gum Wool.

WGW Sample Card

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NEW YARNS ARE HERE!

We now have lots of new colours in our 100% merino 10 ply weight, and our 4 ply silk/merino blend. And, we’ve added a whole new weight: 10 ply silk/merino.

JOURNALS

Share in the moments of joy and sorrow, frustration and hilarity as I learn to grow the finest wool in the world in the most sustainable way I can.Read the latest post →

Share in the moments of joy and sorrow, frustration and hilarity as I learn to grow the finest wool in the world in the most sustainable way I can.

Read the latest post →

A journal designed to give readers a more personal experience of shepherding, White Gum Wool style.Read the latest post →

The journal was started to give readers a more personal experience of shepherding, White Gum Wool style. This journal is no longer active.

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FOLLOW THE FLOCK

Red sky at morning... with the coming winter storm, I'm conflicted between needing the rain and worrying about the sheep . They have plenty of shelter, and should be ok, but brrrrr. #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Red sky at morning... with the coming winter storm, I'm conflicted between needing the rain and worrying about the sheep . They have plenty of shelter, and should be ok, but brrrrr. #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Water trough denizens. #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Can you believe Jumper got through there? #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
My three crossbred "lambs" (now a big as small ponies, though less than a year old) are at it again! #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Celebrating my first ever win in the prestigious Barberis Canonico superfine fleece competition at the Campbell Town Show! With me are Allan and Carol Phillips, who have provided all my rams over the years, along with my initial flock. Without their
Celebrating my first ever win in the prestigious Barberis Canonico superfine fleece competition at the Campbell Town Show! With me are Allan and Carol Phillips, who have provided all my rams over the years, along with my initial flock. Without their dedicated genetics work, this would not have been possible! #whitegumwool
Chats! (No AI involved) #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Introducing 10 ply silk/merino! #whitegumwool
Introducing 10 ply silk/merino! #whitegumwool
Look at all the new colours available in our silk/merino 4 ply (also suitable for socks)! #whitegumwool
Look at all the new colours available in our silk/merino 4 ply (also suitable for socks)! #whitegumwool
Sunday sheep check #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Frosty start to the day. Two more days of shearing with the weather holding fine. #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool
Frosty start to the day. Two more days of shearing with the weather holding fine. #wgwshepherding #whitegumwool

Top banner photo by Kate Ballis, The Woolmark Company