Fleeced wool is soft and fluffy to the touch, but wears really well. It's warmer and more wind-proof than simply knitted wool and more flexible than boiled wool making it ideal for little ones.
Merino wool is a kind of wool fibre that is very fine, soft and springy and is not itchy at all to most skins. The Merino sheep usually thrives in mountainous areas at high altitudes and its wool is naturally brilliant at keeping the body comfortable at a wide range of temperatures.
All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. At Cambridge Baby we always make sure that no wool comes from farms which practise mulesing.
Please note that under EU labelling regulations, stating the type of wool is not allowed, only a statement of "100% wool" or "new wool" is allowed. However, this garment is made from 100% organic Merino wool.
Engel's organic Merino wool is certified to GOTS organic standards by IMO. These standards are so high that even oils that lubricate knitting machines have to be analysed. With Engel, you can be assured that their dyes are baby-safe, eco-safe and that all cotton threads and finishes are natural too.
Wool (and thus Merino wool) has many benefits.
Merino wool is the wool of choice for baby and children's clothes, as well as for sportswear, because it's finer than most other wools. It's naturally springy (which makes it softer) and has a tight crimp, allowing it to trap more air, making clothing lighter as well as softer for the same excellent insulation.
Merino wool has also been proven to absorb UV across the whole range of the spectrum, giving excellent lightweight sun protection in the summer too.
Engel's organic Merino wool fleece is a very soft fabric and is easy to damage when washing. Extreme care must be taken if you do decide to wash it. Engel recommends hand washing as follows.
In the event that you do decide to wash your fleece, use a detergent designed for wool which protects and replenishes the wool's natural oils. We recommend one of our liquid wool shampoos in our fabric care section here.
To hand-wash your organic Merino wool, dilute your wool detergent in cool water, max 30C (lukewarm only, should feel coolish), in a bowl. For heavily-soiled areas, use a little gall soap on your woollens first, testing on an inconspicuous area first.
Add your woollens to the bowl, gently stirring and squeezing the detergent through. Rinse using water at the same temperature, otherwise, your wool will be subjected to "shock" and might felt up. So lukewarm/coolish at 30C again.
Things not to do! Don't wring, soak, brush or rub vigorously as the wool fibres may be damaged and your garment felt up a little and shrink. Just squeeze the water through.
To dry, gently squeeze water out and wrap your wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water. Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat. So, hanging on a drying rack over the bath is good, or on a clothes horse. Mine often end up over the back of chairs or on the washing line in the shade (I haven't had a problem with the heat of the English being too hot, yet, but direct sunlight is not good for wool).
Re-shape while still damp.
"We bought this amazing All in One after struggling with trying to dress a baby girl in the modern padded jackets etc and finding it difficult to get chubby arms in tight sleeves and then being unable to properly strap her into carseat and sling etc !You can dress baby so quickly for cold outings and be confident they are warm but not over heated. They are great for chubby babies and although expensive I think it will last twice as long as the usual modern Snowsuits. We bought a size 3-6 months for a chubby 5 month old and it is plenty big enough with room to grow and she is currently in 6-9 months size clothing.This is an essential winter item for babies."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... Very chubby 5 month old
Sizing: A little generous
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"My baby wore the snugglesuit from 6 months to over a year and it grew with him. I bought the next size up but barely used that one. It’s the perfect pram suit as he was always warm but never overheated like he would in the synthetic suit. Can be worn in most weather and layered up or down according to the temperature. Can’t recommend highly enough."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... My baby
"Bought for my granddaughter and her parents love it!"
This was worn by... My granddaughter
"I had one of these 10+ years ago for my son and loved it, bought as a gift for a godchild's son. They were very pleased to receive."
This was washed... on
This was worn by... A beautiful new-born
"My son wears this everyday, both in the pram and baby carrier and is always toasty warm. It is very roomy, as the fit is quite wide. Lovely buttons, beautiful flour (teal). We all love it. He is the cutest baby in town!"
This was worn by... My one year old.
This was worn by... My 18 month old
QuirksSome batches of wool seem to de-fluff more than others and sometimes you may find red fibres on clothing etc. After a couple of washes this should stop.The buttonholes can widen over time so you may find you need to dig out a needle and thread. Though this is unusual, it sometimes happens with all wool products due to the nature of the buttonholing and the fabric.
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