| only New Zealand as a true contender for the title of | | | | trying to perfect the very creatures that grow such a |
| the finest merino wool in the world, Australia is proud | | | | valuable fiber upon their bodies. There are many |
| of its merino wool heritage. For more than two | | | | sub-species of the sheep that provide us with the |
| hundred years, Australia has been the leading producer | | | | merino wool we love to wear so well. |
| of the finest merino wool that can be purchased. | | | | 1. Poll Merino- this is a comparatively new addition to |
| The Four Main Grades of Australian Merino Wool | | | | the breed of merino sheep. He is bred for the ease of |
| The finest garments and products are made with the | | | | handling and lack of horns on the rams. |
| highest grades of merino wool. There are four | | | | 2. The Fonthill Merino- this breed of sheep was |
| distinctive types of merino wool and they are strong, | | | | created by crossing an American bred merino to a |
| medium, fine and superfine. Each of the sheep that are | | | | Saxon strain that is known for its fine wool. |
| known to grow these disparate grades of merino | | | | 3. The Boorla Merino- this strain of merino wool sheep |
| wool are bred in order to suit a particular climatic set | | | | has a long breeding season and is extremely fertile. |
| of circumstances. | | | | The Fabric You Most Want to Own |
| • Fine and superfine merinos are found in the | | | | No matter what type of merino wool sheep your |
| tablelands of the north and southern regions of New | | | | woolen products come from, you can be sure that |
| South Wales. Super fine merino wool creates excellent | | | | you are buying the most absorbent, comfortable fabric |
| wool of brilliant colors as well as softness that | | | | that can be put next to your skin. You will not |
| can’t be beat. | | | | experience any irritation or discomfort when your |
| • Medium merino wool giving sheep can be | | | | merino wool products are of the fine and super fine |
| found in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and | | | | grades of wool. Remember, there is nothing more |
| New South Wales. These merino wool sheep are | | | | natural than fabric made from living and breathing |
| raised for their wool first and their meat second. | | | | creatures. Don’t you want to have authentic |
| • Strong merino wool are found most often in | | | | Australian merino wool next to your skin? |
| South and Western Australia and often in the western | | | | Merino wool can be not only a part of your apparel; it |
| region of New South Wales. This sheep produces | | | | can be part of your home furnishings to make a cozy |
| merino wool that is heavy with thick staple lengths and | | | | place even warmer. You can choose from such |
| wide diameter fibers. | | | | merino wool products as blankets, throw pillows, |
| A Variety of Merino Sheep | | | | bedding, carpeting and a host of other high quality |
| Since the first merino sheep arrived in Australia in the | | | | products that will make your house more of a home. |
| end of the 19th century, sheep farmers have been | | | | |