What is Merino Wool?
Merino is the fleece (wool) of the Merino sheep breed. Therefore,
Merino is a natural, renewable and unique product that is
grown in the high country of New Zealand's pristine South
Island, an environment that is perfect for producing New Zealand
Merino wool of world-renowned quality.
It has been around for centuries…it's Merino - nature's
wonder fibre.
What makes Merino Wool so special?
Merino wool is perfect for baby clothing as it provides the
ultimate microclimate, creating a buffer against changing
conditions and maintaining comfort through natural 'air conditioning.'
Merino's natural ability to absorb moisture, without feeling
damp, contributes to Merino's excellent comfort performance
as an apparel fibre…up to 30% of its weight without feeling
damp.
What are the attributes of Merino Wool?
It's hard not to touch Merino again and again; the garments
are so soft against the skin. The prickle and itch associated
with traditional wool is caused by coarse fibres that irritate
the skin, which does not occur with Merino - the ultra fine
fibres simply bend, avoiding irritation and making Merino
the ideal material to look after newborn skin.
Safe and practical…. Merino is naturally flame retardant,
resists odour build up, and reduces the laundry workload.
What type of garments is Merino Wool best for?
The comfort enhancing and temperature regulation properties
of the 100% Pure New Zealand Merino and 100% Pure GOTS certified
Organic Cotton used in Lola & Ben® products make them
ideal infant and toddler clothing.
Merino is rapidly becoming the fabric/fibre of choice across
the spectrum from high end designer fashion to work clothing
to outdoor enthusiasts climbing mountains, and obviously is
the fabric discerning parents choose to keep their baby's
comfortable.
Are there any alternatives to Merino Wool?
There are a myriad of fabrics available today…however
only one was designed by nature to protect the human body
from the environment, yet at the same time, be in harmony
with it.
What about animal welfare and mulesing of wool producing
sheep?
Lola & Ben ONLY source merino from 'Free from Mulesing'
farms. Our suppliers provide this assurance via supplier quality
and animal welfare assurances.
The
Lola & Ben® Organic Story
The Lola & Ben® Organic Story
In 2010, as we live our lives as naturally as possible, and
we aim to teach our children these vital skills for their
healthy futures. We start with the products we use whilst
pregnant, once born this translates to what we feed them,
cleanse them, clothe and sleep them in and take care at each
step to ensure make conscious decisions on what is best for
baby at each step as best as we can as parents and caregivers.
With newborn babies, it makes one even more sensitive and
aware of the environment that we provide, naturally we want
the best for our children and their environment going forward.
It is perfect then that we have found the ideal GOTS Certified
Organic Cotton for the Lola
& Ben® Baby Organic Cotton Sleeping Bag. This
is an exciting step for Lola & Ben®, and something
we know our customers will cherish. This is the perfect accompaniment
and a logical step to enhance our ethical and natural business
stance.
A baby sleeping bag made in New Zealand from GOTS Certified
Organic Cotton and New Zealand Merino…… perfect
comfort always.
The cotton component of our baby sleeping bags is made with
GOTS Certified Organic Cotton. It is soft, and gorgeous and
authentic with the trademark look of organic fabric, just
a little bit 'organic' but still gorgeous.
As your baby will spend much of their early days and nights
sleeping, a comfortable & healthy sleeping environment
is of paramount importance to new parents and baby alike.
Lola & Ben® GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
is the perfect fabric for a baby's delicate and sensitive
skin. It has been grown and processed without the use of the
common agricultural chemicals.
The truth about Cotton (source Good Magazine Oct/Nov 2009)
1. Cotton is one of the most chemical-intensive
crops in the world. It covers 2.5% of the world's cultivated
land yet uses 16% of the world's insecticides.
2. WHO estimates that about one million people are poisoned
and 22,000 die each year as a result of sprays used on non-organic
cotton.
3. It takes about 100 grams of chemicals to produce enough
cotton to make one t-shirt.
4. The conventional cotton industry relies on forced child
labour. As many as one million children work in Egyptian cotton
fields. In India, over 100,000 children work for 13 hrs a
day for less than $1.
care
instructions
Please see care instructions label on all of our products
for correct care instructions. Please note that the warranty
is void if the incorrect detergent or washing instructions
are used.
100% New Zealand Merino Wool:
Warm wash 40ºC, gentle machine or hand wash, use only
wool detergent, do not bleach, do not soak, normal spin, may
be tumble dried low 40ºC, cool iron
Please note: Merino should NEVER be washed with everyday laundry
detergent - only wool wash formulations should be use. Our
sleeping bag has been designed so the merino liner can be
removed and washed separately.
Merino does not need washing as much as other fibres, you
will find airing your merino products will greatly reduce
your laundry work load.
100% Pure GOTS Certified Organic Cotton:
Machine wash 40ºC, general washing detergent, do not
bleach, may be tumble dried low 40ºC,do not iron over
print.
order
information
PRIVACY POLICY
Here at Lola & Ben®we respect your privacy will never
sell mailing list data to third parties. We only disclose
information necessary to facilitate delivery and to authorise
payment.
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of new products and specials is provided during checkout.
You will also find a link to this on our contact
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PRICING & PAYMENT OPTIONS
All prices on www.lolaben.co.nz
and www.lolaben.com are
stated in NZ dollars (NZD). Please use the Currency Exchange
box on our products page to indicate the approximate currency
conversion rates.
You can place orders with Lola & Ben® by Designer
Kids Ltd by:
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Bank transfer
Please indicate your preference for this on the
notes section of the order form; we will then forward
you our bank account details to complete the order.
Credit Card
We accept Visa and Mastercard payments. These are processed
safely through PayMate and your order details are delivered
over a Secure Server for added protection.
By Cheque (NZ Customers Only)
Simply download and print off an order form and post,
with your cheque to:
Lola & Ben™ by Designer Kids Ltd
47 Union Road
RD 3
Pukekohe 2678
Auckland
Please make your cheque payable to Designer Kids Ltd.
Products will be dispatched once your cheque has cleared
(usually 5 working days).
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here for Lola & Ben™ by Designer Kids Ltd Order
Form (PDF file 64kb).
Over the phone
Yes. You can phone in your order to a customer service
representative at +64-9-238 4091 (09 238 4091 within
New Zealand).
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DELIVERY & POSTAGE/COURIER PACKAGING
Please choose form the following freight (courier or post)
& packaging options:
New Zealand Fastway Courier & Packaging (NZ wide)
- $7.50
New Zealand Post Standard Parcel Post & Packaging
(all addresses 2-3 days) - $7.00
International Air Post Australia (3-10 working days)
- $10
International Air Post Rest of the World (3-10 working
days) - $15
Your order will be confirmed by email with an approximate
delivery date, and you will be notified immediately of any
delays.
Please note, your parcel may attract duty upon arrival in
your country (outside of New Zealand).
RETURNS & REFUNDS
If you love your purchase please tell others, if not, we
offer a returns service. Please return the product and original
packaging along with proof of purchase to Designer Kids Ltd
with 14 days of receipt.
A refund will not be provided in the following cases;
- If you have damaged the goods including damage caused
by inadequate packaging when returning goods or if the goods
have been used.
- Sales items
- Items made to order
Return Address:
Lola & Ben® by Designer Kids Ltd
47 Union Road
RD 3
Pukekohe 2678
New Zealand
WARRANTY
We warrant our products against any defect in our product
due to workmanship for six months from your purchase date,
providing the correct washing instructions have been followed.
Please note that due to the nature of our fabrics, some variation
in the original size may occur after the first wash. Our designs
have allowed for this.
Please see label on all of our garments for correct care
instructions. Please note that the warranty is void if the
incorrect detergent or washing instructions are used.
For goods under warranty, the customer is responsible for
any inwards shipping and Lola & Ben™ will be responsible
for outwards shipping.
RETAILER INQUIRIES
If you are a retailer and would like to stock our products,
please contact us at sales@lolaben.co.nz.
