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An amazing breed of Australian merino sheep with fine wool gave its name to the production of the world-famous yarn of the same name. Merino is a unique yarn. The article is dedicated to her. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of merino yarn, positioned on the market today by various manufacturers.
The breed of these sheep, originally bred in Spain, is now more common on the Australian continent. Merino thread is characterized by the excellent quality of the worsted wool, which is the basis of the thread. For its manufacture, wool is taken, which grows only in certain parts of the sheep's body - on the stomach and withers. It does not exceed 25 microns in the hair section and has an enviable elasticity due to the direction of growth.
Merino yarn: classification by hair thickness
Manufacturers of merino yarn have adopted a conditional division of fiber into four categories:
• 1st - "Merino", which occupies more than three quarters of the total production. The thickness of the hair of this subgroup is 20-22.5 microns. Merino, yarnof this class, the most democratic, moderate in price and intended mainly for machine knitting. The wool of this subgroup is also used to produce yarn for hand knitting, its cost is slightly higher than that intended for the machine.
• 2nd - "Super-thin" fiber with a thickness of 18-20 microns. Wool in this class accounts for 15% of the world's production.
• 3rd - "Extra-thin" fleece - even thinner, its thickness is 16-17 microns, and the production volume is 5-7%.
• The 4th subgroup of the thinnest wool (14-15, 5 md) includes the so-called summer wool. Merino, a summer subgroup yarn, is produced in small quantities - only 0.1%. This is a very expensive thread that is used to make high-quality expensive knitwear and fabrics.
Wool that exceeds the thickness required for the listed sub-groups is processed into yarn for hand and machine knitting, the cost of which is lower and the quality is excellent. For example, thick merino yarn for knitting is valued by craftsmen no less than elite categories.
Dignity
One of the most important advantages of merino yarn is the natural color of the hair - bright white.
Delicate long fiber absolutely does not irritate human skin, even the most sensitive. That is why merino yarn is an excellent raw material for the manufacture of children's clothing. It does not cause discomfort when wearing jerseys for people with allergic manifestations or very sensitive skin.
Merino is a yarn that combines highthermostatic properties and elasticity.
Products made of merino fiber perfectly keep their shape, do not stretch or shrink, and with proper care do not lose their consumer and commercial qualities for many years.
Due to its structure, merino wool is breathable: air bubbles lingering in the villi create a kind of thermal layer and provide constant air exchange, neutralizing the greenhouse effect. Merino yarn is able to quickly absorb and evaporate moisture from the surface of the product, maintaining its thermal insulation qualities during physical exertion and preventing the possibility of hypothermia.
Both fine and thick merino yarns are flawless in knitting, they do not require any warp or constituent fibers.
Flaws
Merino wool has virtually no flaws. The only negative can be considered only a rather high price for yarn and knitwear made from 100% merino fiber. It was the reason why many manufacturers seek to reduce the cost of yarn by adding synthetic fibers. Blended yarns, for example, merino with acrylic, are produced in large quantities, and there is always a demand for them. However, no mixed fiber can compete with natural wool - as a rule, the presence of synthetics in yarn reduces both cost and quality.
Features of care for merino products
Merino wool is the same care as any wool yarn.
Gently hand washing with mild or special detergents and drying flat on a horizontal surface is the key to a long service life of products made from such fibers as merino yarn. Reviews from recognized knitters and everyday consumers agree that excellent merino garments need gentle care.
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