Superior hand feel and drape with enhanced comfort
The mercerisation process for Merino wool is a process normally applied to wool top or scoured loose wool, creating a ‘cashmere-like’ feel and a ‘silk-like’ appearance, changing the perceived hand feel of the fibre.
Merino Mercerizzato
La mercerizzazione della lana comporta la rimozione della struttura in scaglie dalla superficie della fibra della lana rendendola più liscia, ottenendo anche un aumento della lucentezza. La seconda parte del processo prevede l'applicazione di uno strato molto sottile di polimero siliconico che viene innestato in modo permanente sulla superficie delle fibre.
The application of the silicone polymer brings about significant improvement in the hand feel. Although as a result of the treatment, the actual diameter (micron) of the fibre does not change, the perceived improvement in hand feel is the equivalent of using wool 2 - 3 microns finer.
Using the latest Optim spinning techniques, 100% Australian Merino wool fabric can now be wind and water-resistant fabric without the use of chemical finishes.
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Processing Innovations
Natural Colouration Technology
13 Aug 2020
Natural dye can be used to colour natural fibres such as wool. Natural dyes are extracted from natural resources such as plants, minerals and even shells and insects.
Processing Innovations
Wool Seamless Technology
Seamless Merino wool encourages greater structure diversity and comfort along with reduced fabric wastage, using circular and flat-knitting technologies.
Processing Innovations
Digital Printing
Digital fabric printing is where colour dyes are applied to a wool fabric surface through inkjet technology to produce a printed fabric with intricate designs.