Lamb wool

Lamb’s wool is an exclusive natural textile material obtained from the first shearing of lambs at around 6–12 months of age, which gives it exceptional softness, elasticity, and smoothness compared to wool from adult sheep. Its processing history dates back to antiquity, when it was valued for producing the finest garments and blankets intended for babies, children, and people with sensitive skin—its properties have long been associated with luxury. Processing begins with careful shearing of young sheep, followed by sorting, gentle washing, and very delicate carding to avoid damaging the short fibers (which are typically shorter than those of adult sheep). The prepared material is then used for spinning yarn or producing fine-quality fabrics. Characteristic properties of lamb’s wool include excellent thermal insulation, breathability, elasticity, moisture absorption, and extreme softness, making it suitable for knitwear, children’s clothing, scarves, luxury sweaters, and blankets. In the textile industry, lamb’s wool forms a distinct fiber category—thanks to its tactile comfort, it is used in applications where regular sheep’s wool might irritate sensitive skin.