Merino Wool Clothing - Perfect Four Season Outdoor Clothing

It's not very likely that as you perch in a tree stand at dawn, or cast your line one last time in the gathering dusk, that you are thinking about a very special breed of sheep in Australia. But we have those special sheep to thank for producing some of the finest wool found anywhere. And that exceptional wool goes into some of the best outdoor activewear on the market today. Merino sheep are easily the most economically influential breed of sheep in the world, prized highly for their wool. Clothing made with Merino wool implies an article made from the softest, yet strongest, wool available.

The wool of the Merino sheep keep them warm in Alpine winters and cool in the heat of summer. What their wool does for them, it will also do for you, when you wear outdoor clothing made with Merino wool. The Merino wool fibers are long and fine, the result being fabric that is thin and soft, with a luxurious feel against the skin. While all wool retains its insulative qualities while wet, only the exceptionally fine Merino wool fibers can wick moisture away from the skin. This aids in regulating body temperature by controlling the rate of evaporative cooling.

Whether you love hunting, hiking, fishing, or running—whether you spend time in the woods, marsh, mountains, or on the lake—all outdoor enthusiasts are looking for high quality active wear and outdoor clothing that will insure their comfort. Each fiber of Merino wool contains thousands of tiny air pockets which act like insulation, protecting you against the heat or cold. The unique attributes of this type of wool combine to diminish the damp feeling you can get from wearing wet wool clothing. To sum it up, if you are an active, outdoor person, then you would do well to acquire clothing made with Merino wool and enjoy these benefits:

* Exceptionally fine wool wicks moisture away from skin

* Lightweight yet very strong and durable

* Machine washable and retains its shape

* Natural odor control fibers that will not diminish with repeated

washing

* Feels soft against the skin—no itchy feeling

* True insulator—leaves a dry layer next to the skin

Active outdoor clothing made with Merino wool can provide the edge you need to enjoy your sport a little longer or in more extreme temperatures. And as you are hiking that extra mile or sitting in that tree stand at 20 degrees below zero, thank a sheep!

• Wikipedia Page on Merino Wool
• Merino Wool Retailer - Outdoor Clothes
• Merino Wool Knitting Yarn