Merino Wool Research

In an overhyped world where 'greenwashing' is everywhere, things can seem too good to be true. Happily that is not the case with Superlove Merino wool, the many unique and remarkable properties of merino are backed up by a wealth of solid scientific evidence; and equally well documented thanks to the numerous universities, medical and scientific institutes that conduct formal research into this natural super fibre.

Merino wool...	Source(s)
Improves sleep in infants	Collier Dr SR, AgResearch Chin-Moi Chow Dr, University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences. 2006 Umbach, K.H., Journal of the Textile, 77:3, 212-222. 1987 Dickson, P.R., Medical Journal of Australia, January 21, p87-89. 1984 Scott, S., Lucas, P., Cole, T., and Richards, M., The Lancet, October 29, p1014-1016.1983 Powley, M., Nye, P., and Buckfield, P. The Lancet, May 3, p979- 980. 1980 Scott, S., and Richards, M., The Lancet, May 12, p1028. 1979 Shin Dr, M, University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences. 2015
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 Laing, R. M., Sims, S. T., Wilson, C. A., Niven, B. E., and Cruthers, N. M., “Differences in wearer response to garments for outdoor activity”, University of Otago, Ergonomics, 1-19. 2007 Collie,S.R., N.A.G.Johnson., “The benefits of wearing wool rather than man-made fibre garments”. Lincoln, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1998 Bakkevig, M.K, Nielsen, R. “Impact of wet underwear on thermoregulatory responses and thermal comfort in the cold”. Ergonomics, 37, 1375-89. 1994 Pessenhofer, H., B.Kohla, et al. “Influencing energy readiness and thermal regulation of humans during physical stress on a bicycle ergometer by clothing made from various textile materials” Physiologiches Institut, Karl-Franzens Universitat. 1991 Stuart, I.M., Schneider, A.M., Turner, T.R., Textile Research Journal, 1989 Holcombe, B.V. “The thermal insulation performance of textile fabrics”, CSIRO. 1987 Holmer, I., “Heat exchange and thermal insulation compared in woollen and nylon garments during wear trials”, Textile Research Journal, 55: 9, 511-8. 1985 Leeder, J. “Wool-Nature’s Wonder Fibre”, Australasian Textile Publishers. 1984 Holcombe, B.V., Hoschke, B.N., “Dry heat transfer characteristics of underwear fabrics”. Textile Research Journal, 53, 368-74. 1983 Rodahl, R., Giere, A., Staft, P.H., Wedin, B. “A physiological comparison of the protective value of nylon and wool in a cold environment, in A. Borg and J. H. Veghte (eds.), “The Physiology of Cold Weather Survival” (AGARDReportNo620) 53-8. 1973 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 Pierce, F.T., Rees, and W.H., Heat transfer through moist fabrics. Journal of the Textile Institute, 37,T181-204. 1946
Is soft, hypoallergenic & helps with sensitivities & eczema	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
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
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
Is a natural fire retardant & has an UPF Factor of 30-50+	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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