New Zealand Wool vs. Tibetan Highland Wool: A Material Comparison

Tibetan highland wool carries a naturally high lanolin content, giving finished carpets a soft sheen and strong resistance to soiling — a legacy trait of high-altitude sheep breeds. New Zealand wool offers longer, more uniform fibers, which take dye more evenly and hold sharp color separation in complex, multi-tone commissions.

Many of our commercial and hospitality projects blend both: Tibetan wool for the field, New Zealand wool for detailed border work.