When you buy a Creswick quilt, you’re doing more than treating yourself to a better night’s sleep. You’re preserving a proud Australian tradition, supporting local woolgrowers, and choosing a product made with care.
Woven into every fibre of our Pure Luxury Wool Quilts is a story of heritage, care and deep connection to the land and Australian woolgrowers.
So how does choosing a Creswick wool quilt help nurture and support Aussie farmers?
Let’s wander beyond the wool and into the heart of the story.
From Pasture to Quilt: The Journey of Pure Australian Wool
We understand the work that goes into raising sheep and harvesting wool with care. Happy sheep make beautiful wool, and we believe a good quilt begins well before the first stitch is sewn.
It starts on healthy, well-loved Australian farms, where families have braved the elements, cared for their flock and meticulously nurtured their land for generations. Their work is more than just a livelihood; it’s a way of life.
When sheep are treated with respect and allowed to roam peacefully across wide open pastures. This produces soft, high-quality fleece, perfect for crafting the dense, springy Downs wool for our quilts.
Choosing Australian Made: How Your Quilt Supports Australian Wool Growers
Australia’s wool industry is one of the oldest in the world. But today, our local farmers face tough competition from a global market of cheap, mass-produced synthetic imports that simply lack the quality, care or sustainability or Australian wool.
Our commitment extends beyond quality products; it’s about doing things the right way. By choosing a Creswick quilt made in Australia, using Australian wool, you helping us commit to:
· Preserving traditional farming practices and responsible management of the land to maintain its health over time
· Ensuring ethical animal care and sustainable farming
· Support rural farming families and communities who have been caring for the land for generations
· Ensuring traceability so you know where your wool comes from
· Fuel regional economies across Victoria and beyond.
· Sourcing local wool from farms in Regional Victoria and Regional New South Wales that align with our values.
When you choose Australian made, you’re helping protect the future of Australian farming families and the land they love.
Every Quilt is a Thank You
When you choose a Creswick wool quilt, you’re not just buying bedding. You’re investing in the livelihood of Australian farmers, a reduced environmental footprint and a heritage of excellence in textile manufacturing.
You’re sending a quiet but powerful message: we value quality, sustainability and homegrown craftsmanship.
Boaz Herszfeld, our Executive Director, is passionate about Creswick’s heritage and he beautifully captures the heart of our commitment to supporting Australian farmers and their communities:
“Creswick Woollen Mills has developed an expertise in natural fibres since 1947. We feel a deep responsibility and immense pride in supporting our local farmers. Over the decades we have worked with farmers to improve the benefits of the natural fibres we use. Poll Dorset Sheep have been specially selected to give a more dense, springy downs wool that is naturally breathable and temperature regulating. Every Creswick quilt delivers exceptional comfort and carries the story of Australian craftsmanship and care.”
Nurture Your Sleep – And Our Farmers
Buying Australian made wool products helps to maintain a way of life that has shaped our countryside for generations. You’re supporting the people who work the land, raise the flocks, and shape our national identity. You’re helping preserve a time-honoured craft and the continued use of natural fibres over mass-produced alternatives.
This is more than a business; it’s a heartfelt connection to the land we call home.
Snuggle under the comfort of our Australian-made quilts and give back to the hands and hearts that made it possible.
