In 1874, a Scottish migrant named Peter Bulman believed Tasmania could do more than grow wool—it could craft it into something extraordinary. He proved it by producing and selling the first woollen goods made entirely on Tasmanian soil, earning a government bonus of £1000 and, more importantly, laying the foundations for what would become Waverley Mills. 

Today, we remain proud custodians of his vision. As Australia’s last fully vertical woollen mill, Waverley Mills continues to weave not just cloth, but continuity—a rare thread of local industry, natural fibre, and human skill that spans generations. 

Every piece we create starts on Australian soil. Our wool is grown on farms—many here in Tasmania—where animal welfare and environmental stewardship are part of everyday life. The fibre is natural, renewable, and made to last. It’s soft enough to comfort a newborn, strong enough to withstand decades, and when it’s finally done, it returns gently to the earth.

At the mill, the process is precise, patient, and purposeful. The wool arrives washed and ready, and from there, our team begins carding—aligning the fibres into soft slivers. These are spun into yarn and, if needed, dyed using care, chemistry, and a deep understanding of how colour behaves on wool. 

Then comes warping—a meditative act of preparation. Thousands of threads are arranged by hand, wound onto beams, and tied into looms, some of which have been with us for decades. Our weavers know these machines like family. The shuttle runs, the cloth grows—warp and weft brought together in rhythm and repetition. 

What emerges is greige: raw, unfinished fabric brimming with potential. But it’s far from complete. 

Each piece moves through milling, washing, raising, cutting, sewing, and labelling—nearly all by hand, and always by people. It’s this human touch that gives our blankets and throws their soul. Our millworkers—some third or fourth generation—don’t just operate machines; they carry stories, pride, and quiet excellence in everything they do.

When you wrap yourself in Waverley, you’re embracing over 150 years of Tasmanian history, Australian wool, and local ingenuity. You're choosing sustainability not just in materials, but in community and culture. 

At Waverley Mills, we don’t just make textiles. We make heirlooms. We make memories. We make a future for Australia.