Garment & Textile · Fibre

Wool — Merino

Fine soft wool from Merino sheep, 17–24 micron diameter — ideal for next-to-skin garments.

Origin

Australia, NZ

Era

Modern

Also known as

Merino Wool

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Industrialist View

Australia supplies 80% (New South Wales, Victoria). Buy via auction (AWEX EMI index) or direct from Merino Stud. Certifications: RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), ZQ Merino, Woolmark. Price in AU$/kg clean.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Smooth — uses 80/12 needle, woolly nylon in looper, 3-thread overlock. Steam block garment, do not press flat.

Sourcing

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Patagonia.

Construction & Use

Finer the micron, higher the price. <17.5 micron = ultrafine; 18–20 = superfine; 21–23 = fine.

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