Merino wool
Merino wool is the world’s finest and softest wool in the world. Its natural benefits are so great that no other fiber can match it. Merino wool can be softer than cashmere and smoother than silk.
Merino Wool properties:
Insulation
Merino wool natural structure makes it very effective as an insulator. The coiled spring shape of the wool fibers, with its natural bends, generate pockets of air trapping body heat, creating insulation and helping to keep the body at a stable temperature. Merino wool helps regulate skin temperature in any season.
100% Natural Fibre
Merino wool is a natural renewable fiber grown year-round by merino sheep. Sheep are shorn once per year and wool grows back rapidly to protect them.
Breathability
Merino wool has great breathability because the wool is able to absorb and evaporate moisture. Merino fibers are porous, these microscopic pores absorb moisture and transport it to the core of the fiber. The natural heat of the body helps to evaporate the moisture between pores keeping the body cool and dry.
Antibacterial and odor resistant
Wool has an antibacterial effect and is odor resistant as well. Since merino wool manages moisture so well, there is no wet environment for odor-causing bacteria to grow. Dry skin minimizes the breeding ground for bacteria and thus odor. In addition, the complex structure of the wool fiber encapsulates odor, only to release them when the garment is washed or aired.
Dirt and water repellent
The natural structure of the wool fibers (overlapping shells on its surface) keeps dirt and moisture on the surface. Due to this, wool garments may be refreshed simply by hanging in fresh air. These, not only lower the environmental impact of washing, but it also prolongs the lifespan of the garment.
Elastic
Wool items last because wool fibers can bend up to 20,000 times before breaking (the same cotton fiber can only be bent about 3.000 times). This elasticity provides for a very strong and durable fiber, makes wool tough to tear and resistant to abrasion.
Natural UV protection
Wool has a natural UV protection factor of 30+ in most of the cases. It absorbs radiation from across the entire UV spectrum, much more effectively than many other materials.
Flame retardant
Wool is naturally flame resistant, it requires very high temperatures before catching fire. Thanks to its naturally high nitrogen and water content, a large amount of oxygen is needed for wool to burn. In addition, it does not melt, drip, or stick to the skin when it burns. Furthermore, wool usually may self-extinguish.
Soft
Merino wool is the softest of all wool! Thanks to its smaller diameter - at 16-21 microns (well below the human itching threshold of 25 microns) -, these fibers are more flexible and softly bend when pressed against the skin and, therefore, don't itch like other wool.
Sustainability
Merino wool is environmentally friendly. It makes use of natural resources: does not require any ingredients other than water, sun, grass and fresh air. In addition, it is 100% biodegradable in both land and marine environments.
Merino Wool properties:
Insulation
Merino wool natural structure makes it very effective as an insulator. The coiled spring shape of the wool fibers, with its natural bends, generate pockets of air trapping body heat, creating insulation and helping to keep the body at a stable temperature. Merino wool helps regulate skin temperature in any season.
100% Natural Fibre
Merino wool is a natural renewable fiber grown year-round by merino sheep. Sheep are shorn once per year and wool grows back rapidly to protect them.
Breathability
Merino wool has great breathability because the wool is able to absorb and evaporate moisture. Merino fibers are porous, these microscopic pores absorb moisture and transport it to the core of the fiber. The natural heat of the body helps to evaporate the moisture between pores keeping the body cool and dry.
Antibacterial and odor resistant
Wool has an antibacterial effect and is odor resistant as well. Since merino wool manages moisture so well, there is no wet environment for odor-causing bacteria to grow. Dry skin minimizes the breeding ground for bacteria and thus odor. In addition, the complex structure of the wool fiber encapsulates odor, only to release them when the garment is washed or aired.
Dirt and water repellent
The natural structure of the wool fibers (overlapping shells on its surface) keeps dirt and moisture on the surface. Due to this, wool garments may be refreshed simply by hanging in fresh air. These, not only lower the environmental impact of washing, but it also prolongs the lifespan of the garment.
Elastic
Wool items last because wool fibers can bend up to 20,000 times before breaking (the same cotton fiber can only be bent about 3.000 times). This elasticity provides for a very strong and durable fiber, makes wool tough to tear and resistant to abrasion.
Natural UV protection
Wool has a natural UV protection factor of 30+ in most of the cases. It absorbs radiation from across the entire UV spectrum, much more effectively than many other materials.
Flame retardant
Wool is naturally flame resistant, it requires very high temperatures before catching fire. Thanks to its naturally high nitrogen and water content, a large amount of oxygen is needed for wool to burn. In addition, it does not melt, drip, or stick to the skin when it burns. Furthermore, wool usually may self-extinguish.
Soft
Merino wool is the softest of all wool! Thanks to its smaller diameter - at 16-21 microns (well below the human itching threshold of 25 microns) -, these fibers are more flexible and softly bend when pressed against the skin and, therefore, don't itch like other wool.
Sustainability
Merino wool is environmentally friendly. It makes use of natural resources: does not require any ingredients other than water, sun, grass and fresh air. In addition, it is 100% biodegradable in both land and marine environments.