Merino wool......
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| Improves sleep in infants |
- Collier Dr SR, AgResearch
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Shin Dr, M, University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences. 2015, http://hdl.handle.net/2123/13492
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| Insulates and regulates temperature |
- CSIRO, "Wool and Warmth", n.p., n.d. Web, 2013
- CSIRO, "Wool garments generate warmth in cool, damp conditions" N.p., n.d. Web, 2013
- CSIRO, "Wool for Active Sports: Comfort and Performance Advantages" N.p., n.d. Web, 2013
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- Holcombe, B.V. “The thermal insulation performance of textile fabrics”, CSIRO. 1987
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- Rodwell, E. C., Renbourn, E. T., Greenland, J., Kenchington, K. W. L., “An investigation of the physiological value of sorption heat in clothing assemblies” .Journal of the Textile Institute, 56,624-45. 1965
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Is soft, hypoallergenic
& helps with sensitivities & eczema
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- Spelman, L., Queensland Institute of Dermatology (QID). 2012
- Mistiaen, P., Jolly, D.J., McGowan, S., Hickey, M.B., Spreeuwenberg, P.,
- Francke, A.L. Medical Journal of Australia, 193, 638-641. 2010
- Manfredi, S., Tonin, C., “A respiratory and allergy survey in textile workers employed in early stages of wool processing”, G. Ital, Med. Lav. Ergon, 2293), 236-40. 2000
- Hatch, K.L., and Maibach, H.I. (1985), “Textile Fibre Dermatitis”, Contact Dermatitis, 12, 1-11. 1985
- Fischer, A.A., “Contact Dermatitis”, 2nd Edition, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 135. 1973
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| Is highly breathable and manages moisture |
- Australian Wool Innovation, “Breathability” n.d. Web. 2013.
- Alan, Don, and Will. “Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers.” BackpackingLight.com. N.p., Web. 2005
- Li, Y., Holcombe, B. V., Apcar, F., “Moisture buffering behaviour of hygroscopic fabric during wear”. Textile Research journal, 62: 11, 619-27. 1992
- Massie,D.S., Mehta,P.N.,”Moisture transport properties of underwear fabrics”. Ilkley, Yorkshire, UK, International Wool Secretariat, Technical Centre. 1980
- Onions, W. J., “Wool. An Introduction to its properties, varieties, uses and production”. Interscience Publishers: 46-63. 1962
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| Is antibacterial and odour Inhibiting |
- Aebi-Magee, J. “What Makes, Wool So Special?”, Wool Revolution. N.p., n.d. ,Web. 2013
- Adams, S., “IMerino ::.” N.p. n.d. , Web , 2013.
- Burling-Claridge,G.R., Odour production inactive sportswear. WRONZ Confidential report. 1998
- McQueen, R.H., Laing, R.M., Brooks, H.J.L., Niven, B.E., “Odour intensity in apparel fabrics and the link with bacterial populations”. Textile Research Journal, 77, 449-56. 2007
- McQueen, R.H., Laing, R.M., Wilson, C.A., Niven, B.E., and Delahunty, C.M., 2007.”Odor retention on apparel fabrics: Development of test methods for sensory detection”. Textile Research Journal, 77,645-52. 2007
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| Is a natural fire retardant & has an UPF Factor of 30+ |
- CSIRO, "Flame resistance of wool", N.p., n.d. Web, 2013
- Gambichler, T., Rotterdam, S., Altmeyer, P., Hoffmann, K.,“Protection against ultraviolet radiation by commercial summer clothing: need for standardised testing and labelling”, BMC, Dermatology, 1: 6. 2001
- Hilfiker, R., Kaufmann, W., Reinert, G., and Schmidt, E., Textile Research Journal, 66: 2, 61. 1996
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