Woolight corrugated sheet
Maker and role
Paul Barron, Maker
New Zealand Merino Company, Other contributor
Production date
2019
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Object detail
Accession number
2020.18
Production period
Description
An example of Woolight technology in the form of a corrugated sheet. Square wooden frame, painted black. On top rests a construction of merino fibres shaped to represent a piece of corrugated iron, attached with glue along all four edges. This item shows the versatility of the wool fibre. Engraved into the wood is, "MAX BIRT SAWMILLS - SG8 NZS3622 - ", "SG8 NZS3622", "MAX BIRT SAWMILL", "S 3622", "MAX BIRT SAWMILLS - SG8 NZ".
Brief History
Made entirely from woollen fibres, this corrugated sheet mimics the traditional iron-manufactured corrugated sheets traditionally used for roofing, barns and sheds. Lightweight, fire resistant and home-grown, the wool used here is sustainably sourced and can be used in a range of other products and applications.
Marks
MAX BIRT SAWMILLS - SG8 NZS3622 - Etched
SG8 NZS3622 Etched
MAX BIRT SAWMILL Etched
S 3622 Etched
MAX BIRT SAWMILLS - SG8 NZ Etched
SG8 NZS3622 Etched
MAX BIRT SAWMILL Etched
S 3622 Etched
MAX BIRT SAWMILLS - SG8 NZ Etched
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Paul Barron et al. 2019. Woolight corrugated sheet, 2020.18. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
![Surfboard ['Woolight']; Barron Surfboards; Paul Barron; New Zealand Merino Company; 2019](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/49864/ae708add961354479d83898a8639cd9f6864d35b.jpg)
![Surfboard ['Woolight']; Barron Surfboards; Paul Barron; New Zealand Merino Company; 2019](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/49875/9fa18aef63ec334396029029a99c3d5add52f101.jpg)
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