Merino wool as a material - properties of merino wool and care instructions
Merino wool has gained popularity over the years, first in base layers and underwear, then in accessories, and nowadays also in trendy outfits. Among Gugguu's most popular products are children's merino wool hats and other merino wool accessories, and our collections have also featured adult clothing knitted from merino wool, such as the autumn 2019 merino wool dresses.
In this article, we discuss this popular material. We explain the merino wool we use and its journey to becoming Gugguu accessories. We also describe the properties of merino wool and provide the best tips for caring for merino wool garments so that clothes and accessories stay in good condition for a long time. So you will find answers to questions such as...
What is merino wool?
Merino wool is a special type of wool obtained from Merino sheep. Unlike other sheep, Merino sheep produce only undercoat wool, whereas other sheep produce both undercoat and outer coat wool. The undercoat is softer, while the outer coat is coarser and longer. Merino sheep are especially raised in New Zealand and Australia, and most merino wool comes from these countries. Merino sheep and merino wool have been valued for centuries - and for good reason!
Gugguu products use ethically sourced, mulesing-free New Zealand merino wool, which is then spun into yarn in Germany.
What makes merino wool special? Why choose merino wool?
Merino wool differs from regular wool: merino wool fibers are significantly thinner and longer compared to traditional wool. Fiber length and thickness affect its feel on the skin; shorter and thicker regular wool fiber often feels unpleasantly itchy on the skin. Merino wool fiber is long and significantly thinner and thus softer. Because of this, merino wool often suits people who avoid wool due to its itchy nature. Merino wool feels more like cotton on the skin but contains all the great properties of wool!
Although merino wool is generally a high-quality material, it is available in different grades. Fiber length is a clear sign of quality - the longer the fiber, the higher the quality of the material. As a user, you can recognize this by the feel on the skin - short fiber feels more like traditional wool, long fiber resembles cotton.
Merino wool is a warming material. This is based on the small air pockets in the fibers that retain body heat and thus help keep you warm. When sweating, merino wool absorbs and releases the water vapor released from the body into the air, so even if you sweat or get wet, merino wool still keeps you warm.
Merino wool also has antimicrobial properties, so you don't have to worry about unpleasant odors even after sweating. Breathability also reduces the adherence of bad smells.
Cleaning and care of merino wool
Merino wool deserves loving care - when you take care of your merino wool clothes and accessories with the attention they deserve, you can enjoy the material's benefits for years! Cleaning and caring for merino wool is easy as long as you remember a few simple rules.
With these easy rules, you can care for your merino wool clothes and keep them long-lasting.
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