With only New Zealand as a true contender for the title ofthe finest merino wool in the world, Australia is proud of its merino woolheritage. For more than two hundred years, Australia has been the leading producer of the finest merino wool that can be purchased.


The Four Main Grades of Australian Merino Wool


The finest garments and products are made with the highestgrades of merino wool. There are four distinctive types of merino wool and theyare strong, medium, fine and superfine. Each of the sheep that are known togrow these disparate grades of merino wool are bred in order to suit aparticular climatic set of circumstances.


* Fine and superfine merinos are found in the tablelands ofthe north and southern regions of New South Wales. Super fine merino woolcreates excellent wool of brilliant colors as well as softness that can't bebeat.


* Medium merino wool giving sheep can be found in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. These merino wool sheep areraised for their wool first and their meat second.


* Strong merino wool are found most often in South and Western Australia and often in the western region of New South Wales. This sheep produces merino wool that is heavy with thick staple lengths and wide diameter fibers.


A Variety of Merino Sheep


Since the first merino sheep arrived in Australia in the end of the 19th century, sheep farmers have been trying to perfect the verycreatures that grow such a valuable fiber upon their bodies. There are manysub-species of the sheep that provide us with the merino wool we love to wearso well.


1. Poll Merino- this is a comparatively new addition to thebreed of merino sheep. He is bred for the ease of handling and lack of horns onthe rams.


2. The Fonthill Merino- this breed of sheep was created bycrossing an American bred merino to a Saxon strain that is known for its finewool.


3. The Boorla Merino- this strain of merino wool sheep has along breeding season and is extremely fertile.


The Fabric You Most Want to Own


No matter what type of merino wool sheep your woolen products come from, you can be sure that you are buying the most absorbent, comfortable fabricthat can be put next to your skin. You will not experience any irritation ordiscomfort when your merino wool products are of the fine and super fine gradesof wool.


Remember, there is nothing more natural than fabric madefrom living and breathing creatures. Don't you want to have authenticAustralian merino wool next to your skin?


Merino wool can be not only a part of your apparel; it canbe part of your home furnishings to make a cozy place even warmer. You canchoose from such merino wool products as blankets, throw pillows, bedding,carpeting and a host of other high quality products that will make your house moreof a home.


About the author:


Brenda Reese


I'm not talented at anything thatmost people would call art. I work for a few fashion firms, including a great pashminas outfit(their Merino Wool Tips are priceless!).



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