This fabric has undergone a mechanical, pollutant-free plasma treatment resulting in a garment that is machine washable at 30C on a wool cycle.
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. All Engel's poppers are nickel-free.
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.
""Will it look a bit too much like "Where's Wally?" my partner asked. It doesn't, more like Jean Paul Gaultier made some baby clothes. Beautiful smooth, stretchy merino wool, so easy to put on compared with stiff cotton. Conrad loves wearing this body. I still haven't washed it and am hoping that the lovely colours (clotted cream and berry red, just like in the photo) won't bleed. There is some pilling as is to be expected with wool, and it's probably a bit more noticeable with these strongly contrasting colours, so if that's a problem for you, get a single colour. And would recommend to get the next size up if you are using cloth nappies, although I think it may still stretch"
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... our nearly six month old son, from five and a half months.
Sizing: A little small
I'd recommend this to a friend.
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