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Merino Wool Yields 4-5 Pounds per Sheep Annually, New Guide Shows Textile Buyers
WIRED's merino wool apparel guide shows textile buyers how to specify the fiber by GSM, maps merino weights to fleece equivalents, and details Nuyarn, a merino-nylon hybrid yarn. It also warns that cheaper wool may carry a higher carbon footprint. For apparel manufacturers, the report frames merino as a renewable but naturally limited input, with per-sheep yields of 4 to 5 pounds per year.
Aug 18, 2026 1 source