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History of Merino Wool

Wool textile has been used in the clothing industry for ages, from primitive men first clothing themselves in the woolly skins of wild sheep to the ascendancy of wool during the middle ages in Europe.

Merino sheep, known as the source for finest wool, were first reared in Spain. In 1797, the first Merino sheep, derived from the famed Royal Merino flocks of Spain, were introduced in Australia, which is today globally renowned for its Merino wool quality.

Why is Merino Wool unique

Although these Merino sheep had already evolved as the best source of fine fibre, they still went through the selective breeding process to produce the authentic Australian Merino with its even finer wool.

Merino wool textile is incredibly unique since it is not only thinner than regular wool, but also more adaptable, durable, flexible, safer, and fully sustainable and renewable. In addition, it’s wrinkle-resistant due to its possession of immense elasticity, odour resistant, stain resistant, and fire resistant. All these characteristics make it one of the most versatile fibres in the world.

Merino Wool Farming

Today, Australia possesses the world's most advanced wool industry. No other country has such an efficient, transparent, and highly developed wool marketing system. It has a trained and registered workforce of over 20,000 wool-classers who prepare high-end Merino wool for the world's processors. In order to maintain the utmost transparency, objective laboratory test results are attached to almost every bale of Merino wool exported.

Not only that, but Australia's advanced systems can also trace wool right back to where it was produced, providing consumers with transparency and trust.

Jaya Shree Wool

After sourcing the best quality merino wool, we convert it into wool tops and yarns with premium state-of-the-art machinery.

Today, we are one of the largest wool manufacturers in India and a dominant player in the worsted yarn segment.

Wool Properties

Merino Wool’s unique properties make it the finest, most versatile fabric in the world and a preferred choice of renowned fashion houses and designers.

100% Natural

Wool is sourced from sheep, consuming a simple mix of air, water, grass, and a little bit of sunshine.

100% Ecological

Once the wool fibre is disposed of, it naturally decomposes in the soil, thereby releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth.

100% Renewable

Every year, the Merino sheep produce a fresh new fleece, thereby making wool a completely renewable and sustainable fibre.

Soft and Comfortable

Merino Wool fibers are extremely fine, enabling them to bend far more than traditional, coarser wool fibres, which makes it feel soft and gentle.

Wrinkle Resistant

The incredibly amazing elasticity of Merino wool makes it wrinkle resistant.

Naturally Breathable

Merino wool is naturally breathable, since it absorbs high amounts of moisture and then evaporates it.

Warm and Cool

Merino wool has a tendency of adapting beautifully to temperature changes, which makes it warm in winters and cool in summers.

Odour Resistant

It absorbs bad odour, which is caused by bacteria, which stops it from building up, thereby making it odour resistant.

Stain Resistant

Merino wool fibres possess an outer layer that avoids absorption of stains, thereby making it stain resistant.

Naturally Elastic

Merino wool fibres possess natural elasticity, since no matter how much you stretch them, they come back to the original position.

Easy to Care for

Recent innovations allow Merino wool garments to be machine-washed and tumble-dried.

Reusable and Recyclable

Merino wool has a long shelf life, since it can be reused as well as recycled.

Fire Resistant

Merino wool has extraordinary thermal properties, which protects it from catching flames.

UV Resistant

It can also absorb UV radiation, providing protection from the harmful rays of the sun.

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