Why is Merino the Wonder Fibre?

NEW: Scientific research proves...                 "Merino sleep bags are best for baby" Scientific research findings released by AgResearch, New Zealand’s largest national Crown Research Institute, indicate that baby sleep bags made from natural merino wool are better at maintaining a baby’s comfort and wellbeing compared with synthetic polyester-filled sleep bags. Read the full report here.

The main benefit of merino is its incomparable ability to maintain a comfortable micro-climate between body and bedding. Unlike synthetics, Merino breathes and controls moisture meaning that it has the natural ability to respond to changes in temperature. This unique garment property helps keep young ones cool when it is hot and warm when it is cold. 

Merino has numerous natural attributes that make it one of the most comfortable of fabrics to wear.

It breathes and controls moisture
A unique feature of ­merino is that it ­absorbs ­perspiration from the skin and releases it into the air.  This means your child will never feel ‘clammy’ since humidity between skin and garment is lowered.
 
It controls temperature
Every merino fibre actively regulates temperature, ­protecting your baby from extremes keeping them warm when it is cold, and cool when it is hot.
 
It reduces skin allergies.
­Merino has been linked with a lower incidence of skin allergies because each merino fibre has a silky coating, making it soft and silky and it won’t itch your baby’s skin like traditional wool.

It’s comfortable and easy to care for
Our merino is a fine-spun fabric, making it soft and comfortable against your babies skin. It also has a ­natural ­elastic property, meaning our ­garments fit snugly every time. All our garments are also machine washable!

Fire resistant
Our merino contains natural fire retardants, ­further helping safe guard children's health.
 
Swaddling with merino
A number of studies have shown that ­swaddling babies tends to reduce the ­likelihood of Sudden Infant Death ­Syndrome (SIDS). Since overheating has been identified as a key factor in many cases of SIDS there is a strong case for using merino because of its previously noted ability to regulate heat and humidity.