Monthly Archives: January 2020

What is a Suri Alpaca?

The Suri alpaca is a member of the camelid family, which includes the llama, Huacaya alpaca, the wild vicuna and guanaco, and also the camel. The alpaca is originally from the high Andean Plateau and mountains of South America. There are two types of alpaca: Huacaya and Suri. Huacaya alpaca has a dense, soft, crimpy sheep-like fibre. Suri alpaca have long, silky fibre, which forms into locks much like dreadlocks.

 The history of Suri Alpaca

The Suri Alpaca has a rich cultural history. Originally, the Incas raised this outstanding animal, whose fibre was thinner and softer than wool. But in the 1500s, as much as 90% of the alpacas were killed due to the Spanish invasion and replaced by European livestock (sheep, goats and cattle). Alpacas and their herders retreated into the Andean mountains to escape the conquerors. The Suri Alpacas are affected by the harsh conditions of high altitudes and cannot survive.

BONZ is about providing the Best of New Zealand. Many of the materials that BONZ uses for its products come from animals, such as leather, wool and fur. This leads to special responsibility for animal welfare and biodiversity standards. We respect and protect the rights of all animals. Our Lamb skins come only from farmers that meet our strict animal welfare requirements, and possum skins only from certified New Zealand hunters.

As a minimum standard, all of our farmers in New Zealand adhere to our comprehensive national standard: New Zealand Animal Welfare Act.

Our farmers must ensure that each and every animal is provided with the five freedoms.

① Proper and sufficient food & water;

② The opportunity to display normal patterns of behavior;

③ Protection from and rapid diagnosis of any significant injury or disease;

④ Adequate shelter;

⑤ Physical handling

1. The Feel Test

Feel the difference by touching the hairs between the finger and thumb.

Real fur feels very soft and smooth to touch, easily rolls between fingers. The fake fur is rough to the touch. It may become sticky in wet weather and may have the same feel as a stuffed animal toy.

2. The Look Test

Gently blow on the hairs, separate them and look at the base.

Real fur usually consists of several layers of thin, almost curled hair that form a thick wool through which longer hair extends. The hair is still attached to the leather. Fake fur usually has a relatively simple structure, and each hair is usually the same length or even the same colour.

3. The Pin Test

Driving the pin through the base to which the fur is attached.

If it is hard to push through, or the leather resists completely, it is likely

New Zealand is the second largest lambskin producer in the world. New Zealand has a sheep population of around 35 million, where the number of sheep is much larger than that of people. New Zealand has vast forests and grasslands with a forest coverage rate of 29%. Natural pastures and farms account for half of the country's land area, and the excellent natural environment allows the flock to grow fully here.

In the spring lambing season, 25 million of new lambs are born on this pure land. During this season, the weather is changing, and the cold front sweeps across the New Zealand countryside, especially in the high hill rural farms. This leads to a much higher loss of lamb than normal. However, this is quite normal in the animal world.

BONZ use this unique natural material to design ultra-lightweight and warm lambskin garments for women's and men's wear. According to the natural and luxurious characteristics of leather garment, it emphasizes

Like many classic men’s garments, aviator jackets were originally created for pilots and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel. Aviator jackets are often called flight jackets or pilot jackets. They have a long history，come in a wide range of styles, and are perfect for casual wear.

What are the aviator jackets?

Today, the aviator jacket is a general term that describes a set of clothing features originally derived from military jackets issued to personnel in the first half of the 20th century. Jackets are usually made of leather, sheepskin or fabric. The waist-length of the jacket is tailored to keep the wearer's warmth in the coldest temperatures. It has a button closure and features elasticated cuffs and hem. The collar slides up and is fixed around the throat to provide additional elemental protection.

History of the aviator jacket

In World War I, most aircraft did not hav

1. Use the sense of touch

Real leather comes in a range of finishes and can feel smooth, depending on the quality and type. If the product feels excessively smooth or has a plastic feel, chances are it’s fake.

2. Compare smell of both

Natural leather will smell different from artificial leather. Fake leather usually smells like chemicals, while real leather has a distinctive fragrance of leather and animals.

3. Droplet of water on both the leathers

Real leather is a natural breathing product, so drop a small amount of water on the good, as real leather absorbs moisture. If the good is fake, the water will simply puddle up on top.

4. Judge leather with flexibility

The easiest way to judge the authenticity of leather is to check its flexibility. The trick to check is to fold the leather, you can fold it h