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| | Puke Ariki - Taranaki Stories - One Size Fits All - The Swanndri Success Story |
 | | His grandfather was the first man in New Zealand, and indeed the world, to produce the rugged, weatherproofed bush-shirt that would stand up to all the rigors and demands of a outdoor working life and become as iconic in this country as an All Black jersey. |
 | | After the shirts were sewn, they were sent to Doralto Road to be immersed in water and secret formula, six at a time, in a large concrete tub more than 2m long. |
 | | Today, the Swanndri is a strong and vibrant part of the New Zealand apparel industry, with markets established in the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. |
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