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Letter from the Managing Director September 2024
To our Merino & Co supporters, After more than a decade of successful business here in Australia, Merino & Co is embarking on an...
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Sep 41 min read
Machine Washable Wool Fabric
Peer-reviewed research confirms that wool fibres are biodegradable in marine environments. Moreover, the study supports that polyamide...
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Aug 12 min read
Why does Australia wear green and gold in the Olympics?
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially begin on Friday, July 26 with an Opening Ceremony featuring a breathtaking river parade on the Seine....
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Jul 11 min read
What does Carbon Sequestration mean in the context of fashion?
The fashion industry significantly contributes to excess atmospheric carbon, contributing to climate change. But did you know that wool...
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May 11 min read
Ever wondered how your knitwear gets made?
In a perfect partnership of age-old technique and fresh innovation, wool is easily transformed from raw material into functional...
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Mar 11 min read
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? How does it combat waste? How does EPR connect to wool? With EPR policies fast...
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Jan 11 min read
How to finish and dye wool?
Dyeing can occur at several points during the wool manufacturing pipeline depending on whether the wool goes through the woollen or...
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Nov 1, 20231 min read
More benefits from wearing wool garments
Wearing superfine Merino wool with a mean fibre diameter of ≤17.5 mm for at least 6 hours a day for 6 weeks has a positive benefit on the...
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Sep 1, 20231 min read
Did you know--wool Garments reduce eczema symptoms?
Studies have shown that perceptions of prickle from clothing increase as the fibre diameter increases and may be an important factor for...
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Jul 1, 20231 min read
Can wool give you a better night of sleep?
Can wool give you a better night’s sleep? Give restless sleep a final goodnight with wool’s natural benefits. Wool’s inherent ability to...
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MerinoSnug
May 1, 20231 min read
Why do first responders wear wool base layers?
Fighting fire with… wool? The wool fibre’s inherent fire resistance properties make it a premier protective material for first...
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Mar 1, 20231 min read
Wool is good to the skin!
Whether it’s hot, cold, humid or dry, Merino wool garments are the most breathable of the common apparel types because of wool’s ability...
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Jan 1, 20231 min read
How wool became machine washable?
Early stage wool processing takes the raw, also called greasy, wool and scours it, cards it, and combs it. The result is called a sliver,...
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Nov 1, 20225 min read
10 reasons why you will love Australian merino wool
With winter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about investment pieces to keep yourself warm and cosy....
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
How to wear layers in winter with merino wool clothing *
The first rule of dressing for winter is simple: thou shalt layer. Layering, especially with hardworking pieces like merino wool...
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