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Merino microns 21

Merino wool comes from sheep of the Merino breed, which originates from Spain. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Merino sheep began to spread to other countries, especially South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Today, Australia and New Zealand are the largest producers of Merino wool in the world. The natural antibacterial structure of the wool prevents the growth of bacteria and the formation of unpleasant odours. The fibre is elastic and holds its shape well. It is mainly used for producing luxury fine clothing, premium knitwear, thermal underwear, and for hand knitting or felting.
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Krišková Eva More information
Milena Michaela Baculíková More information

About the material

Phase Phase 1
Origin Animal
Material group
Material type fiber
Material specification wool
Text source https://www.worldofwool.co.uk/blogs/news/wools-of-the-uk-manx-loaghtan https://www.isobaa.com/blogs/tales-from-the-eweniverse/understanding-merino-wool-grades
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Traditional / Innovative traditional
Sustainability Yes
Sustainability description biodegradable
Fiber color white
Properties - fineness 21μm
Properties - length 6–9 cm
Properties - strength
Properties - elasticity
Properties - elongation and fiber density
Other properties
Processing techniques related to this material
Processing - description
Institution to contact
Open-air museum
Museum
Literature used

Technologies

  • wool processing

    Wet cleaning method used to remove dirt and grease from wool. It often began before shearing, when sheep were washed. Wool was commonly washed in a...

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  • industrial bleaching

    Industrial bleaching is a technological process of removing natural color, impurities and residues from textile fibers (cotton, linen, wool,...

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  • industrial dyeing

    Industrial dyeing is a technological process in which textile materials (fibers, yarns, fabrics or finished products) are dyed using chemical dyes...

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  • industrial weaving

    Industrial weaving is a technological process for fabric production in which two sets of yarns – warp (longitudinal threads) and weft (transverse...

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This phase of the project Library of Local Textile Materials was supported by the Slovak Arts Council.

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