Higher-micron wool can be more durable—important in products like socks that endure a lot of wear. For perspective, the list below gives some examples of micron counts. Cashmere: 12–16 microns ...

While other wools can be as coarse as 40 microns (think itchy grandma sweaters), merino wool can be as thin as 24 to 15 microns, which is exactly why the Ridge Merino Journey and Wander Merino ...

Each merino wool hair can be as thin as 11.5 microns, or one-third the diameter of the average human hair. Any merino wool under 17.7 microns is considered fine, which is where most commercial merino ...

Two Australian sheep farmers have produced the world’s finest wool, a mere 11.9 microns thick or about one-fifth the diameter of human hair, with a bale of the super fine wool now under armed ...

The competition to produce the lowest-micron wool fiber took its most dramatic turn in February 2000, when Italian suit- and clothmaker Loro Piana purchased a record bale of wool measuring 12.9 ...

WoolPro and wool exporters say farmers who take time to prepare mid-micron wool properly, will be well-rewarded this season. Overall mid-micron prices are very good and demand is strong for good ...

Pure Romney Keep about 1,000 pure Romneys to breed for lower micron wool. Frank’s Romney wool is typically 32-36 micron, but testing on the farm has shown several lines under 30 micron.

While wool is natural, the myriad ways outdoor companies process, futz with, and incorporate it into apparel can be overwhelming. Skip to content NEW MEMBER OFFER!