MERINO WOOL
Merino wool is a natural product. It comes from the merino sheep being sheared up to twice a year. Merino wool´s structure is especially fine, breathable as well as weatherproof. The fabric releases water quickly which means that it dries much faster than other materials. This is the reason why merino wool is often used for functional and outdoor clothing besides sweaters, coats and blankets.
Buy merino wool: hardly any yarn is softer!
You want to buy merino wool for your next knitting DIY? Then let us introduce you to merino wool, one of the most beautiful yarns available in the knitting world. Merino wool comes from the Merino sheep and is particularly soft and fine. Therefore, it is often used for underwear, socks and baby clothes. Merino wool is suitable for crocheting as well as for knitting and felting. And if we are completely honest: already when touching the yarn, feeling the quality, the anticipation of the DIY project really rises, right?
The merino wool from proud2craft makes all knitting hearts beat faster. The teeny tiny fibers in merino wool make it airy and soft, making it breathable and heat retentive.
Merino wool compared to other wools
Merino wool's tiny fibers are what make it work! Merino wool's antibacterial and sweat-absorbing properties make it a popular material for all clothing projects. In addition, the wool protects against both heat and cold - almost an all-rounder, we think.
What sounds like a sensitive material, however, also makes it suitable for outdoor use thanks to dirt-repellent properties. Thus, even sneaker-style shoes are often made with merino wool. And this with success: because, the merino wool can absorb over 30% moisture without feeling wet or heavy. This makes merino wool an all-around precious material for your next favorite piece.
Buy merino wool - what can be made from it?
Thanks to the excellent properties of merino wool, there are virtually no limits to your creativity. Processed as a hat, scarf, gloves or socks, merino wool is very loved in the winter time, because it does not scratch and keeps you cozy and warm. Also as a blanket or belly band it brightens up so many autumn days.
But that's not all: merino wool is also used in the manufacture of underwear, sportswear and summer clothing. This is because the odor barrier that the wool forms protects you from unpleasant odors and also protects you from the heat. You wouldn't have thought that? Yes, wool is not limited to the winter season, which many think. Merino wool is just as suitable for use in the summer. Those who try it have come to love it. Will you soon be one of them?
Washing merino wool - this is how it works
Soft, light and cuddly - even though merino wool is very robust when worn and can "take a lot", you should follow strict rules when washing it, so that you have something from your favorite piece for a long time.
Here are the most important washing rules at a glance:
1) Hand wash: The best way to wash your favorite piece of merino wool is by hand in the sink at 30 degrees warm water - please not hotter.
2) In the washing machine: If you want to use the washing machine, then choose the wool program, delicate wash or gentle cycle at 30 degrees and use the wool detergent from proud2craft.
Please do not use fabric softener. This would cause the fibers to become too soft and thus too large. As a result, they are no longer as elastic. Your favorite piece of merino wool is somewhere between little and medium dirty? Then we recommend you try airing it out to start with, because merino wool has self-cleaning properties.
Buy merino wool at proud2craft
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