merino

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Its Wool Runner shoe, made from merino wool, helped draw attention on social media.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Organic cotton and merino wool are more expensive than polyester blends, and the non-poly sewing thread that Landesman prefers can’t run through industrial sewing machines at the same high speeds as its polyester counterpart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Livestock from Argentina, Iceland, Norway, and more produce distinctly varied types of wool, from merino to lambswool, cashmere to mohair.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

The exterior is made of tough acrylic fibers, but the interior is lined with brushed merino wool, so they feel soft and toasty warm even on cool tile floors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The pastures, a lush new green, were dotted with merino sheep and fat milk cows.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson