It is a year since a unique partnership was formed between the Smiths at Glenwood Merinos and Forbes garment manufacturer Woolerina.
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Last week, with everything from the sheep to the final garment on display at the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days, they offered an educational look at the way their wool was produced.
Pip Smith said that for their second year running, the field days were an important opportunity to get exposure for both Glenwood and Woolerina.
"People who get wool or clothes come in to look at the sheep and the fleece," she said.
"It's really educational and quite rewarding for us."
The two businesses recently featured on Money Talks with Ross Greenwood who said it was the ultimate success story about marketing ethical and sustainable wool.
"It's such a brilliant story," Mr Greenwood said.
"It ticked so many boxes: an Australian industry fighting back against imports - it's got everything."
Since signing up with Sydney design house Signature Prints, Woolerina's Warwick Rolfe is now looking at the overseas market and some new style ideas, something which he says everyone contributes to.
"We're trying new styles and different blends such as cotton or 5 per cent lycra to give things a bit of elasticity."
