The term "merino" is widely employed in the textile industries with very varied meanings. Originally it was restricted to denote the wool of the merino sheep reared in Spain, but owing to the superiority of Australian and New Zealand wools the term now has broader use. In the dress-goods and knitting trades the term "merino" still implies an article made from the very best soft wool. "Merino" is sometimes employed to mean knitwear produced with a special worsted yarn made of 100% wool.

Unlike "traditional" wool, merino is much finer, softer, and, best of all, itch-free for all but those with severe sensitivities or lanolin allergies. The beauty of the fiber itself is evident in intense, cold-weather or high-performance applications, where merino distinguishes itself from cotton and polyester fabrics by offering excellent breathability, temperature regulation, moisture control, and inherent anti-microbial properties. If you are looking for really merino wool yarn, I'd recommend checkout our Consinee yarn which produce high quality merino  wool yarns, merino wool blend yarn for knitting. In Ningbo Consinee Woolen Textile Co. Ltd. 70%merino wool 30% cashmere is one of our classic yarn which combines the features of cashmere being soft and light as well as feature of merino wool. Also the price is less expensive than pure cashmere yarns.