Merino wool is a kind of wool fibre that is very fine, soft and springy and is not itchy at all to most skins. The Merino sheep usually thrives in mountainous areas at high altitudes and its wool is naturally brilliant at keeping the body comfortable at a wide range of temperatures.
Relax's organic Merino wool is certified to GOTS organic standards by IVN. All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. The organic status refers to all stages of manufaturing process from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.
The wool is sourced from farms where the animals procreate in a natural way and any kind of change on the animal such as trimming the tail or mulesing are forbidden. In short – the sheep live a happy life!
Wool (and thus Merino wool) has many benefits including being anti-bacterial and allowing the body to regulate its own temperature. See the blog for more details.
Reiff's organic Merino wool is a very delicate fabric so care must be taken when washing. Relax recommends hand washing in cold water that is less than 10oc.
Use a detergent designed for wool which protects and repenishes wool's natural oils as sold in our fabric care category here.
To hand-wash your organic Merino wool, dilute your wool detergent in a bowl.
Add your woollens to the bowl, gently stirring and squeezing the detergent through. Rinse using cold water
To dry, gently squeeze water out and wrap your wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water. Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat. So, hanging on a drying rack over the bath is good, or on a clothes horse.
"Absolutely lovely cosy, stretchy trousers, and the red/blue stripe are gorgeous colours."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... my 1 year old grandchild
Sizing: A little generous
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"Perfect for keeping a baby warm on walks outside. Very comfortable and good sizing. Goes well over washable nappy and high waistband means no gap for back/stomach to get chilly."
This was worn by... My six-month old grandson
"I bought two pairs of these for my new Great-Grandchildren for Christmas so they have not been worn yet. They look so lovely (I bought the striped ones) I am so happy I bought them."
This was washed... Not worn yet.A Christmas gift
This was worn by... Not worn yet
Sizing: Feels true to size
"This pair of trousers is a must have! They are easy to wear, ideal for play time. They are soft and warm and I love the stripy look."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... My cheeky baby
"Lovely, warm woollen leggings, mostly used as an outer layer on cool days. They hold their shape well and are well sized."
"These are the best quality wool trousers and will be beautifully warm and comfortable for my grandson this autumn and winter."
This was worn by... My grandson
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