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Not all sheep's wool is created equal. The range extends from the finest Merino wool with a micron count of under 18 (this refers to the fineness of the individual hair – the lower the number, the finer the wool) to smooth, shimmering varieties such as those of the Bluefaced Leicester sheep, or soft, curly wool like that of the Masham sheep, all the way to the rustic, crimped wool of Shetland sheep. Each type of wool has its own advantages and unique characteristics. Furthermore, it also matters whether the raw wool is combed (worsted spun) or carded (woolen spun) before spinning. Carded wool remains curlier; the individual fibers lie crisscrossed in the yarn, resulting in more air pockets. This makes it very light and economical. It's also ideal for multi-colored knitting projects. Combed yarns are more compressed, with the fibers lying parallel, which reflects light better, giving the wool a subtle sheen. Why does wool felt so easily? What makes it machine washable? Why is there hardly any superwash treated wool in our range? Why is organic wool generally not machine washable? You can find the answers to these questions under Service, Tips & Information on the Material Science of Virgin Wool.
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Sheep's wool and merino wool – what's the difference??

Beginners, especially those buying yarn for knitting for the first time, are often confused by the many different terms. Should I buy sheep's wool? Isn't merino also sheep's wool? What do I need to look out for? We'd like to shed some light on the subject here:

What are yarns?

Yarn refers to all materials suitable for knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing. "Yarn" is therefore a generic term that encompasses not only fibers of animal origin (i.e., wool) but also plant fibers such as cotton or linen, as well as synthetic fibers. Strictly speaking, "wool for knitting" describes only a portion of the possible knitting yarns – "yarn for knitting" is a more comprehensive term.

What are the terms wool and virgin wool?

Wool generally refers to sheep's wool. For knitting, usually only very fine sheep's wool is used. If the wool comes from other animals, the animal's name is added before the name:Alpaca wool (from the alpaca),cashmere wool (from the cashmere goat) etc. Wool can only be called virgin wool, or also pure wool or new wool, if it has never been processed into a garment, i.e., has not been recycled.

What is merino wool?

Merino, or merino wool, refers to sheep's wool that comes from Merino sheep. Merino sheep are specifically bred for wool production and account for the largest share of the world's wool harvest. Merino wool is particularly well-suited for knitting because it is soft, slightly lustrous, and has long fibers. If youBuy merino woolIf you'd like, we have a few more tips:

Buy sheep's wool and merino wool

You can find more information at soul-wool.comBuy mulesing-free virgin wool and of course high-quality ones tooBuy merino woolWith over 50 yarns in our category"Sheep's wool & Merino wool" We offer a particularly wide selection – some yarns with up to 70 colors. Only mulesing-free wool is used in the production of all our yarns. Our bestsellers include the GOTS-certified yarns from BC Garn, among others.Organic Shetland GOTS,Semila GOTS and theBio Balance GOTS.