A key reason parents choose merino
Naturally Regulates Your Baby’s Temperature
Merino wool helps keep your baby comfortable in all conditions by naturally regulating body temperature keeping them warm when it’s cool and cool when it’s warm.
Other Benefits of merino wool Include...
COMPARISION
The differences between merino, cashmere and lambswool
You might have seen terms like merino, cashmere and lambswool when shopping for wool clothing and wondered what the difference actually is. While they’re all natural fibres known for softness and warmth, they’re not quite the same, especially when it comes to caring for baby clothing.
Cashmere comes from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats. It’s extremely warm, up to seven or eight times warmer than regular wool. While that might sound appealing, it can actually be too warm for babies, particularly in Australia’s climate where overheating is a real concern.
Lambswool simply refers to wool taken from a sheep’s first shearing. It isn’t a specific breed of sheep, so lambswool can come from many different types of sheep, including merino. Because of this, the softness and quality can vary.
Merino wool, on the other hand, comes specifically from Merino sheep and is widely considered one of the finest and softest wools available. The fibres are much finer than traditional wool, which is why merino feels soft rather than itchy. It’s also naturally breathable and excellent at regulating body temperature — helping keep babies warm when it’s cool and comfortable when it’s warm.
Merino is also far more practical for everyday wear. It’s durable, resistant to pilling, and holds its shape well, meaning garments won’t sag or lose their fit after a few washes. That makes it an ideal fibre for baby clothing that gets worn, washed and worn again.
How to Care for Merino Wool
Caring for merino wool is easy as long as you follow some pretty simple steps. We recommend washing your garments with our wool wash below but any good quality wool wash will do the trick!
How to machine wash merino wool
You can machine wash merino wool. We recommend following the below steps.
You can machine wash merino wool. We always recommend turning the garment inside out and placing in a mesh bag (especially for tights and socks).
Add in your favourite wool wash to the liquid dispenser. Select a cold-wash setting on a gentle or delicate cycle with a low spin.
Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight.
Do not use bleach or softeners because this can affect the merino fibres’ unique properties. And do not soak - this can cause little holes to appear in the fabric.
In case you are curious...
A (very) brief history of merino wool
Merino sheep were established in Spain near the end of the Middle Ages. For centuries the Spanish kept these prized animals close, establishing a monopoly to keep a firm grip on the fine wool market. The breed was not allowed to be exported under any exception. The penalty? Death. That merino wool surely was - and is - valuable stuff.
Then in the 18th century, a change occurred. Flocks of the sheep were sent to the courts of many European countries. We’re talking France, which eventually gave rise to Rambouillet Merino, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden and more. From there the sheep ventured further and further. And then in 1797, the first Merino sheep, said to be a descendant of the Royal Merino Flocks of Spain, set its hooves on Australian soil (yay). Through selective breeding, Australian farmers were able to make this prized commodity even more of a luxury.
Today Australia is the largest exporter of wool globally. In fact, our fair country provides roughly 25% of the world’s wool demand. And of the approximately 75 million sheep that call Australia home, about 80% are Merinos.
