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What’s so special about Merino Wool?

What’s so special about Merino Wool?

Posted by River & Trail on 2026 Jan 12th

When most people think of wool, they imagine thick, itchy sweaters reserved for the coldest winter days. Merino wool doesn’t match that description. Soft, breathable, and incredibly versatile, merino wool is one of our favourite fibers—and we’d love to tell you why. What Is Merino Wool? Merino wool comes from Merino sheep, a breed originally from Spain and now commonly raised in …
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