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Merino wool, a premium material from Merino sheep known for breathability, moisture-wicking, temperature regulation, and use by famous fashion designers.
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Merino is a specific breed of sheep that tend to live in high altitudes, causing their wool to have particularly appealing qualities when used in socks and other wearable products. According to SmartWool's website, Merino wool is more breathable, better able to wick away moisture than other yarns, has natural temperature regulating capabilities, it is resilient, order resistant, soft, fast drying, and contains natural sun protectant. In short, because of Merino, SmartWool socks are awesome.
It is believed that Merino sheep originated in Spain and became more popular after they were sent to Australia and cross-bred with other types of sheep. Interestingly, merino wool has not only been used for socks, or for its wicking abilities. Merino wool in part became famous in the early 20th century after famous French designers, Coco Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent used Merino in some of their designs.
Coco Chanel Dress, 1924, Merino Wool