It was an accidental success story for founder Sarah Teensma. Lamington, her boutique range of merino socks and tights made in New Zealand, started out in 2005 as a kid's T-shirt brand. In 2008, socks were added as an extra for retailers. When stores began to request socks only, Sarah realised she had found her niche.

Lamington have a strong focus on sustainable practices. The raw merino wool is sourced from a supplier who has been a bluesign® system partner since 2001. Their cotton suppliers have signed the Better Cotton Initiative and are Oeko tex Standard 100 class1 certified. They also utilise strategic partnerships with factories who have signed declarations promoting ethical employment. The Lamington manufacturer chooses to actively manage their consumables and are always looking to reduce the impact of this consumption.