Cleaning
The highest quality New Zealand wool is cleaned and scoured, in preparation of being spun into yarn.
Preparing
After the woolen yarn is spun, it is reeled into skeins to fit into the dyeing machines.
Matching
A recipe for dyeing is formulated to match a custom or standard color.
Dyeing
A small dye sample is prepared in the laboratory using the highest-quality dyes from leading European manufacturers.
Stenciling
The first stage of preparing the tufting canvas, during which the design is artistically mapped onto a template.
Punching
The design template is perforated prior to being attached to the blank canvas.
Staining
Once attached to to the canvas, the template is stained, resulting in a transfer of the design through the punched holes.
Tufting
The dyed wool is ready to be wound onto small packages.
Finishing
The final stage, during which the carpet is sheared, trimmed and carved by hand to produce a beautiful surface and to highlight design features.
Sampling
Once the tufting has been completed, latex is applied to the back of the carpet to secure the yarn to the canvas. Samples can be created as requested to assure quality and color specification.