Enjoy softness underfoot, the natural way.
Lanalay is a premium underlay made from 100% New Zealand strong-wool, crafted in Christchurch by Wool Technologies Ltd. It delivers superior comfort, insulation, and sustainability — a natural, high-performance alternative to synthetic and rubber underlays for luxury residential and commercial interiors.

Why choose Lanalay wool underlay
Experience the difference of natural performance & comfort that’s good for people, carpets, and the planet.
Lanalay delivers comfort you can feel and quality you can trust — the natural foundation for better flooring.
100% NZ wool
Renewable, breathable, and naturally soft.
Sustainably made
Recyclable, biodegradable, and ethically produced.
Naturally flame-retardant
Demonstrates low flame spread and smoke index under AS/NZS 1530 Part 3.
Proudly made in Christchurch:
Supporting New Zealand wool growers and local manufacturing.
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Product performance & benefits
Lanalay is engineered to outperform synthetic alternatives, combining comfort, durability, and sustainability in one natural solution.
- Exceptional softness and resilience underfoot
- Superior thermal insulation — 3.65 TOG rating, around 100 % higher than the best-performing rubber underlay and ≈ 50 % higher than top-performing foam options
- Excellent acoustic insulation, reducing impact and airborne sound
- Non-toxic and naturally odour-absorbing
- Prolongs carpet life by absorbing impact and reducing wear
- Fully recyclable at end of life
- Ethically sourced and traceable from grower to manufacture
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Technical specifications
| Property | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1.83 m | Standard roll width |
| Length | 10 m | 18.3 m² coverage per roll |
| Thickness | 11 m | Consistent felt density |
| Thermal Resistance (TOG) | 3.65 | ≈ 100 % higher than best rubber; ≈ 50 % higher than best foam underlays (ref. CIAL test data 1993) |
| Composition | 100 % natural NZ strong-wool | |
| Treatments | Insecticide treated | Enhanced durability |
| Naturally fire resistant | Naturally fire resistant | Low flame spread & smoke index (AS/NZS 1530 Pt 3) |
| Acoustic Performance | Excellent | Measurable sound insulation improvement |
| Recyclable | Excellent | Fully recyclable at end of life |
| Origin | Christchurch, New Zealand | Manufactured by Wool Technologies Ltd |
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Sustainability built-in
Every layer of Lanalay reflects Wool Technologies’ commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Crafted from renewable, traceable New Zealand wool
- Fully recyclable and naturally biodegradable
- Manufactured locally to minimise transport emissions
- Ethically sourced materials and processes
Choosing Lanalay means choosing comfort that’s kinder to the planet — a sustainable step towards a better built environment.
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The Lanalay story
Conceived in Christchurch by wool pioneer Peter Crone, Lanalay began as a vision to showcase the natural performance of New Zealand wool. Developed by Wool Technologies Ltd and refined through years of testing, Lanalay combines softness, resilience, and strength — a 100 % wool underlay designed for premium homes and commercial interiors. Today, Alastair Murcott and Lanalay Distributors Ltd carry Peter’s vision forward, working closely with Wooltech to bring this sustainable, high-performance underlay to architects, designers, and homeowners across New Zealand.
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About Wool Technologies
Lanalay is proudly developed and manufactured by Wool Technologies Ltd, an industry leader in wool innovation based in Christchurch, New Zealand. For over 30 years, Wooltech has been transforming New Zealand wool into high-performance products for flooring and textiles worldwide.
Contact
Whether you’re a flooring retailer, architect, or homeowner seeking sustainable flooring solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
