merino
Fine wool source
Merino is a type of fine, soft wool prized for high-quality textiles, or the fabric made from it.
The wool comes from Merino sheep, a breed known for exceptionally fine fibers: a merino sweater, merino base layers for hiking.
The term often appears in clothing descriptions emphasizing warmth without bulk.
Animals gathered together
pasture · herding · shepherd · shearing · woolshed · livestock · ovine · ruminant
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
- mohairAngora goat fiber
- angoraSilky fiber from rabbits
pashmina · silk · guanaco · fleece · staple · crimp · lanolin · micron
Twisted strand for crafts
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- fabricWoven or knit material
jersey · sweater · base layer · knitwear · garment · apparel · crochet · felting
Yielding to touch
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- thermoregulatingControlling body heat levels
premium · fine · luxurious · comfortable · durable · natural · sustainable · performance
Thermal transfer prevention
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- cozyWarm and snug
- layeringForming successive strata
- winterYear's coldest quarter
blanket · snug · temperature · base layer · outdoor · hiking · activewear
flock
Animals gathered together
grazing · pasture · herding · shepherd · shearing · woolshed · livestock · ovine · ruminant · mutton
wool
Sheared animal fiber
angora · pashmina · silk · guanaco · fleece · staple · crimp · lanolin · micron · fineness
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- spinningRevolving around an axis
fabric · jersey · sweater · base layer · knitwear · garment · apparel · crochet · felting · carding
soft
Yielding to touch
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- breathablePermits air passage
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
thermoregulating · premium · fine · luxurious · comfortable · durable · natural · sustainable · performance · high-end
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
winter · blanket · snug · temperature · base layer · outdoor · hiking · activewear
- merino woolFine sheep fiber fabric
- merino sweaterKnitwear from fine sheep
- Merino sheepBreed known for soft wool