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WOOL’S LONG JOURNEY TO OUR SKIN We have chosen merino wool as the material for our undergarments for comfort reasons. The minimum requirements for organic certification determine how wool is handled during every phase of production. The final work phases are carried out by Finnish textile industry professionals.

Photos: Ruskovilla & Südwolle Group

The roughness of merino wool is given in microns, which indicate the diameter of the fibre: the thinner the fibre, the smoother it is, and the less it irritates the skin. The merino wool we use is extra fine with a diameter of 18.5 microns. The corresponding figure for wool from Finnsheep is 24-31 mi crons. Merino wool contains all of the bene ficial qualities of wool, such as warmth and breathability, but it is especially suitable for use against bare skin. GIVING SHEEP A CHANCE AT A GREAT LIFE Our merino wool is certified organic. For wool, organic certification means that e.g. the pasture land is well taken care of, that the sheep can enjoy a species-appropriate life, and there are restrictions on the chem icals used to further process the wool. In addition, sheep farmers are entitled to reim bursement equal to the local wage level. Our wool complies with require ments for several certificates and comes from merino sheep farmed in Argentina and Uruguay, where the painful practice of mulesing is not necessary at all. Exter

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