Wool

We've seen a number of odd merino wool products over the years, but that didn't prepare us for wool bandages. New Zealand's WoolAid says that its natural bandages are better for healing and better for the environment.

Giesswein's Wool Cross X, which the company claims are the world's first Merino wool-lined sport shoes, are lightweight, grippy, cool in summer and warm in winter. Plus they absorb five times more sweat than a regular shoe, and they won't pong, even if you wear them without socks.

A new process can convert animal waste byproducts into a wool-like yarn. It's said to offer insulation similar to that of Merino wool.

Created by Canadian entrepreneur Dimitri Poliderakis, the North45 scarf is designed to keep winter sports enthusiasts' faces warm while simultaneously not causing their goggles to fog up. We got a chance to try one out.

In the world of fashion, 3D scanning and printing offer the potential for creating made-to-measure clothing. Customers of New Zealand-based footwear firm Three Over Seven will be able to scan their feet with a smartphone app and have a custom pair of shoes produced and delivered.

Wool & Prince claims that its wool shirts can be worn for 100 days without washing.