What is merino wool?
Merino is a breed of sheep highly prized for its soft and finely crimped wool. From a technical perspective, the diameter of wool is measured in microns, and the lower the micron the finer and more expensive it is. Regular coarse wool can be 40 micron or more, but merino is much finer, starting at about 24 micron down to 15 micron and below. Because of its thin diameter, merino isn’t itchy or rough like thicker wools but still offers impressive warmth and moisture wicking capabilities. Originally from Spain, merino sheep are most commonly found in Australia, but also are being raised in the United States, New Zealand, South America, and elsewhere.
10 benefits of Merino wool
Thermo regulating
Odor resistant
Great news for all people dependent on deodorant: merino wool absorbs all odor molecules and only releases them upon washing.
Wrinkle resistant
Washabl
No itch
Durable
Non allergenic
UV resistant
Renewable
Synthetic fibers and cotton demand a great amount of manipulation and processing. Merino wool, however, is made of grass, water and fresh air. The merino sheep that provide the wool graze the hills of New Zealand and Australia freely, delivering a new fleece harvest twice a year.
Biodegradable
The Merino fiber will naturally decompose in soil when it is disposed. It will give back it nutrients into the earth.
Conclusion
After understanding the various benefits of merino wool, I have to sigh that merino wool is indeed a rare sweater fabric.
And knowing the ten benefits of merino wool, we can foresee that people’s demand for merino woolen sweaters will increase day by day, so a professional sweater manufacturer will also be particularly important.
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