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Introducing the Max Wool Take Back Programme. Turning your pre-loved knitwear into blankets. May 2023Introducing the Max Wool Take Back Programme. Turning your pre-loved knitwear into blankets. May 2023
Keeping warm shouldn't cost the earth. May 2023Keeping warm shouldn't cost the earth. May 2023
Grab your old knitwear and bring it into your local Max store. May 2023Grab your old knitwear and bring it into your local Max store. May 2023
Our friends at Woolyarns will turn your knits back into yarn. The team at Inter-weave will re-purpose the yarn and turn it into blankets. May 2023Our friends at Woolyarns will turn your knits back into yarn. The team at Inter-weave will re-purpose the yarn and turn it into blankets. May 2023
You'll find the re-purposed blankets on the shelves at our Max stores. A win for Mother Earth, your wardrobe, and your body temperature.You'll find the re-purposed blankets on the shelves at our Max stores. A win for Mother Earth, your wardrobe, and your body temperature.
In partnership with Woolyarns and Inter-Weave. May 2023In partnership with Woolyarns and Inter-Weave. May 2023

FAQs

  • Can I take my knitwear to any store?

    Yes, any Max store will happily take your knitwear.

  • Can you accept wool blends?

    Yes, we can take any wool blends – such as acrylic, cotton, polyester if the wool content is at least 85%.

  • I have knitwear that is less than 85% wool- can you take it?

    Unfortunately, we cannot accept knitwear that isn’t at least 85% wool.

  • My knitwear is damaged and has holes or stains can you accept it?

    Yes, we can. Woolyarns process and shred the garment and blend with a small amount of nylon that provides strength to the newly produced yarn.

  • Where are the blankets made?

    The whole Wool Take Back Programme takes place in New Zealand. The knitwear is recycled by Woolyarns in Wellington. The blankets themselves are weaved in Auckland by interweave.

  • Am I able to purchase a recycled wool blanket?

    Yes, these will be available to purchase in Max & Barkers stores once available. To be notified when they arrive get in touch with us here