Boiled wool is a wonderful, soft, durable fabric. It's from a traditional process of boiling and agitating knitted wool with soap to shrink and felt it, making it denser, more wind-proof, sturdier and sometimes even softer.
The wool used is Merino wool, a very fine wool fibre that's 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.
Disana'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. Disana's whole garment (not just the yarn) is certified as organic, so that 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.
"Really nice size, not tight or itchy and looks cute!"
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... 3 year old
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
This was worn by... My 6 month old baby daughter
"Really pleased with this hat. Bought for my 12 month old grandaughter as it covers her ears and sides of her face, unlike ordinary hats. The woolen outside is warm and windproof and the cotton lining soft and comfortable. This is the only hat your little one will ever need for cold winter weather."
This was worn by... My 12 month old grandaughter
This was washed... had to be careful
"I really like all Disana products and have bought and rebought their growbags and wool nappy covers.I was looking for a hat that would cover my daughters ears and that she wouldn't be able to pull off.This covered all basis and got lots of compliments too!"
This was worn by... My 9-14 month old last winter
This was washed... washed fine
Sizing: A little generous
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