Merino Wool Vs Lambswool Warmer
Merino is the name of the special breed of sheep credited with having the softest wool and best dance moves.
Merino wool vs lambswool warmer. Average merino wool is about 215 microns fine merino is 186 195 microns superfine is 15 185 microns and ultrafine anything less than 15 microns. Check out all pendletons merino wool blankets here. Lambswool like all sheeps wool contains lanolin.
In comparison merino wool fibers are typically 24 microns in diameter or smaller. The palliser first clip romney lambswool we use is in 3 ply. It is popularly used for good quality knitwear.
Depending on the knitting and gauge of yearn you may hear of 2 ply or 3 ply etc. High quality yarn makes for high quality knitwear. Merino is a breed of sheep whose wool has especially soft long and fine fibres which are uniquely crimped to hold warmth while remaining lightweight.
Fine merino is less than 195 microns superfine is less than 185 and ultrafine merino is less than 15. Merino lambswool is considered the finest of all. The main distinction of lambswool is its virgin status.
Lambswool is wool taken from the first shearing of the sheep usually around seven months of age. Generally speaking lambswool is warmer than merino wool and the soft fibres allow for the spinning of incredibly high quality yarn.