Merino sheep are known for their ability to produce excellent quality wool. Most people think that this breed of sheep comes mainly from Oceania, but it is actually a mistake to think that this breed of sheep only thrives there. The merino sheep originally comes from North Africa and Spain. Fortunately, since the 18th century, exporting Merino sheep from Spain is no longer punishable by death. Merino wool is associated with softness and versatility and is suitable for all kinds of applications.
Merino sheep: history and distribution
Although Merino sheep are often associated with Australia, the breed of sheep is native to North Africa and Spain. Before the 18th century, exporting merino sheep from Spain was a crime punishable by death. Today, Merino sheep are kept all over the world, including in other European countries.
Benefits of European merino wool: animal welfare and ecological responsibility
The wool of European merinos is less fine than that of merinos from warmer regions, such as Australia. But otherwise this wool has the same excellent properties that merino wool is known for, namely softness and versatility. However, the main advantage of European merino wool is that it is guaranteed to be mulesing-free and has a smaller carbon footprint as it does not need to be transported from far away. The fineness of 27 microns makes the wool suitable for most applications.
Colors and availability of Meerfelt! European Merino wool
Multi-felt! European Merino wool is available in 60 trendy colours, including 10 trendy mixed colours. The wool is dyed toxin-free with high-quality synthetic dyes from Switzerland according to Oeko-Tex 100 and EU Ecolabel standards for textile products. A complete colour chart is available.
We sell European Merino Lont wool in the following formats:
Sustainable production of Meerfelt! European Merino wool
The sheep that produce this beautiful wool are kept by small-scale family businesses that work according to the principles of organic production. However, not all companies are certified organic due to the high cost. That's why Meervilt! not issue any certification for the wool. The shorn wool is then carefully selected and washed with environmentally friendly means to remove any impurities. The wool is also dyed in a sustainable way, without harming the environment.
Meerfelt! attaches great importance to sustainability and transparency in the production chain. That is why all wool is bought directly from the producers in Europe and no intermediaries are used. This not only ensures a fair price for the producers, but also a shorter production chain and therefore less transport and CO2 emissions.
Meerfelt! European Merino wool is a sustainably produced high quality product. The wool is produced by European merino sheep, which are kept in an animal-friendly way. The wool is guaranteed mulesing-free and has a smaller carbon footprint as it does not need to be transported from far away. Meerfelt! offers a wide selection of colors and the wool is suitable for many applications. By buying directly from the producers, Meervilt! for a fair price and a shorter production chain with less CO2 emissions. All in all Meervilt! European Merino wool is a responsible choice for anyone looking for quality and durability.”
