what weight is superfine merino
Merino wool is fine and soft. Staples are commonly 65â100 mm (2.6â3.9 in) long. A Saxon Merino produces 3â6 kg (6.6â13.2 lb) of greasy wool a year, while a good quality Peppin Merino ram produces up to 18 kg (40 lb). Merino wool is generally less than 24 micron (Âµm) in diameter. Basic Merino types include: strong (broad) wool (23â24.5 Âµm), medium wool (19.6â22.9 Âµm), fine (18.6â19.5 Âµm), superfine (15â18.5 Âµm) and ultra fine (11.5â15 Âµm). Ultra fine wool is suitable for blending with other fibers such as silk and cashmere.