subject: Why Merino Wool Is Superior? [print this page] Synthetic fabrics have many unique features and attributes which in turns prove it to be an excellent fabric; however it is inevitable to say that no readymade fabric can match the softness, comfort, elasticity, breathability and lightness of pure merino wool. Some people still dont believe it and take it as a big claim, especially in the case when these days the synthetics have moved way beyond the sweaty and clingy things. Yet, still merino wool is still the most preferable woollen fabrics used around world by numerous wearers, and at the same time which is been backed by science.
Here are some facts and figures in regards with merino wool, especially in base layer clothing. For instance, new synthetics fabrics have some amazing properties including the ability to wick moisture away from the body, and keep it free from odour. On the other hand, Merino does that since very beginning and far more quickly than the synthetics.
Some of the other facts are listed as below:
It contains keratin which is similar to our skin, hair and nails. This allows it to regulate the body temperature keeping the moisture levels at a minimum.
Besides it has the elasticity and is light weighted.
It doesnt harbour sweaty smells and stays fresh longer.
It keeps us warm even when its web, so we never feel cold or clammy.
It can be machine washed, and it dries out without fuss.
It does not create any kind of skin irritation.
Its ecofriendly.
Apart from the above below are some facts for the same:
1. When you are wearing most the normal wools or other synthetic fabrics, chances are that you may experience shock via static electricity. Merino wool fends off the static electricity, and for the same it doesnt require any fabric softener.
2. Merino wool is soft as silk hence doesnt irritate your skin so you wont feel itchy as compared to some of the other wools and also some synthetics.
3. It is anti-microbial as a result it is cooler than regular synthetics and other woollen fabrics, and also stays fresh longer.
4. The amazing capabilities of merino wool helps you to keep warm in cold temperatures and at the same time keeps you cool in hot temperatures.
5. It is renewable and involves almost no chemical in the creation of this fabric. Hence, it is also bio degradable when required.
6. It is also easy to wash. You can use simple machine wash for merino garments. Besides, it doesnt even require any chemical based fabric softeners.
