Berrima’s Natural Australia promotes the Australian fine merino industry by showcasing the highest quality merino knitwear in fashionable garments, says owner ANGELA RODGERS in this sponsored post. 

BERRIMA’S Natural Australia was opened in 1995 by my parents, says owner Angela Rodgers.

“Apart from Surveyor General Hotel, it’s the longest running business in Berrima.

“My parents were retired sheep graziers from south-west Queensland. In those days all garments in the shop were produced from Australian-grown merino, and designed and made in Australia.”

Angela joined the business in 1996, excited by the qualities of Merino fibre and garments it created.

“As time has gone on, much of the Australian-made labels are no longer able to survive due to a move to cheaper labour provided from Asia,” she says.

“With that in mind, I now add to my fine merino knitwear – either made in Australia, NZ or Europe – merino/possum/silk garments and accessories (NZ), cashmere from Italy and the UK, and Australian cotton in summer.

“It is a very exciting experience to discover beautiful knitwear made with a passion for perfection and detail. My customers often comment that it is a pleasure to walk into the shop and see such beautiful quality garments, made totally with natural fibres.

“Berrima is the perfect location, as it’s a chilly climate inspiring warmer clothing, an easy drive from Sydney or Canberra, and a lovely respite from the Hume expressway.”

Berrima’s Natural Australia, 11 Old Hume Highway, Berrima. Call 4877 1598, or visit berrimawool.com