Description

What is merino yarn?

Merino wool yarn is a yarn spun from the fleece of the merino sheep. Merinos are regarded as having the finest and softest wool of any sheep.

Merino wool is finely crimped and soft. Basic Merino types include: strong (broad) wool 23 – 24.5 micron(µm), medium wool is 19.6 – 22.9 µm, fine 18.6 – 19.5 µm, superfine 15 – 18.5 µm and ultra fine 11.5 – 15 µm.[3] Ultra fine wool is suitable for blending with other fibres such as silk and cashmere. Staples are commonly 65 mm (2.5 inches) to 100 mm (4 inches) long. Merino wool is generally less than 24 µm in diameter.