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Merino wool regardless of its origin is available in many yarn weights.

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How does virgin merino differ from regular merino?

Virgin merino wool is an unprocessed wool and is obtained from merino sheep or lambs. Regular merino wool is processed from the withers only of merino sheep. While not as soft as virgin merino wool, the regular merino wool is still of excellent quality.


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From which kind of sheep does Merino wool come from?

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Were is merino made?

Merino is a breed of sheep. The merino is well known for its very soft wool which has many fashion uses in articles of clothing that are worn right next to the skin as it isn't scritchey, and it is a favored wool to work with by handspinners. So merino wool is made by the merino breed of sheep.


Which type of wool, alpaca wool or merino wool, is more suitable for cold weather clothing in terms of warmth, softness, and durability?

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What is the difference between merino wool and virgin wool?

Merino wool comes specifically from Merino sheep and is known for its softness, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties, making it ideal for activewear and layering. Virgin wool, on the other hand, refers to wool that has never been processed or used before, regardless of the sheep breed, and can include various types of wool. Essentially, while all merino wool can be considered virgin if it hasn't been processed before, not all virgin wool is merino.


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