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A Complete Guide about Merino Wool Shawls

Flora Harvey

Merino wool is among the most popular wools used worldwide by warm clothes makers. Originally from Spain, Merino wool is a natural fibre grown by Merino sheep, and the world’s best finest Merino wool is produced by Australian wool growers. It is thinner and softer than regular wool, which makes it unique. Merino wool shawls are widely sought after worldwide because of their unique properties.

What is Merino wool?

Different varieties of wool from sheep are in high demand during the winter season. Merino wool is the softest wool in the world and the most sorted one. It is popular for being used in clothing, especially shawls and scarves. 

What qualities make Merino wool shawls different from other wool shawls?

  • Merino wool shawl and clothing is warm, comfortable, luxurious, and fine compared to other sheep wool shawls or fabric. A micron is the measurement of the wool fibre’s diameter. A lower micron number means a finer fibre. It is believed that the micron count of Merino fibre is the finest and can go down to even 20 microns at times, making it unique. Merino wool shawl is more durable than its competitors in the market. It is 100% natural, and at these times of eco-friendly consciousness among the crowd, its sustainability and biodegradability are a plus. 
  • Softness: This is a viable, natural material softer than most other kinds of wool. Merino wool is known to be softer than both silk and Cashmere. In addition to this, this wool is consumer friendly and easy to maintain. Hence, the merino wool baby blanket is extensively used for babies and toddlers nowadays.
  • Durability: It is said that Merino wool shawl is 6 to 7 times stronger than regular wool making it tougher and more durable compared to other wool. Each fibre is so stretchy and durable that it can be bent 20,000 times compared to its cotton equivalent, which breaks after 3200 times.
  • Fast Dry: Merino wool’s fine fibre lets out water easily, due to which it has a quick-drying ability on its own. But if we compare other wool fabrics, they tend to remain wet for longer.
  • Odour resistant: Merino wool can absorb all the odour molecules so that the bearer will not feel sweaty.
  • Price: In terms of pricing, this wool, being supernatural and biodegradable, can be considered expensive. However, it is less costly than other extravagant types of wool-like Cashmere.
  • Ready to wear: Merino wool contains many elastic properties, making it wrinkle-tolerant. If you are a travel person, you can quickly wear them without ironing.
  • Drip-Dry: Merino fibres are easily washable and benefit your shawl because they have an outer layer that prohibits the absorption of stains. Just wash your shawl in the running water and hang it on the hanger. It dries easily. 
  • Skincare and other health benefits: It is also said that Merino wool fabric improves sleep and has a lower incidence of microbial infection for hospital patients. This has led to its increased use in making clothing for infants. Merino wool baby blankets are hence popular among new parents. 

Conclusion

Merino wool shawl is in high demand not only because of all the advantages mentioned above but also because of being a necessity in extremely cold weather areas. Merino wool also acts as a base layer and prevents the body heat from escaping.