OBR Merino Fabric Is Ecologically Sustainable

OBR Merino’s Jan Turley is keen to stress that their NZ Merino fabric carries the ECOME label, which means it is the best quality fabric possible. There are also growing indications that the use of NZ Merino is increasing rapidly worldwide, supported by strong consumer endorsement and objective evidence of performance. OBR Merino’s elegant capes and wraps are made from NZ Merino and it is important to note that they are fabricated to manage moisture, which is a factor in enhancing wearer comfort. Textiles that are effective at moisture management actively move excess moisture away from the body and transfer it to the external environment. This process of managing the environment between the skin and inner fabric surface enables heat and moisture to be buffered to acceptable levels, providing a micro-climate for the body.

NZ Merino fibre has a hydrophobic (water repelling) exterior and hydrophilic (water loving) interior, which provide outstanding moisture management capabilities. NZ Merino fibre, by absorbing water vapour from the skin surface and allowing effective evaporative cooling of the skin to occur, assists with maintaining a healthy core body temperature. Jan actually experienced this phenomenon first-hand last week when she attended a meeting in a very warm room where everyone else was complaining of the heat. Jan was wearing one of her gorgeous capes (to show off) and says she didn’t feel hot at all. She was actually amazed as she says she has ‘prattled on’ about this for years but had never actually experienced it!

NZ Merino’s chemical structure means that it has the ability to actively absorb and desorb moisture, and gain and release heat, depending on the external and internal environment, thus buffering a wearer against environmental changes. This fibre is able to actively absorb moisture from the atmosphere and/or body, with its absorption properties being much greater than most synthetic fibres. This, plus its softness and flexibility and ease of laundering makes it one of the most popular and environmentally friendly fabrics in the world today. OBR Merino products are made from NZ Merino wool which is a natural, renewable, sustainable and biodegradable product. NZ Merino is known as ‘nature’s performance fibre’ as it produces a natural, renewable fabric with excellent wrinkle recovery and is recyclable and bio degradable, so that OBR Merino’s stylish and luxurious capes and wraps can be worn anywhere with comfort and in any weather.

Jan says they have a new website ready to go next month but, in the meantime, go to http://www.obrmerino.com to view their fabulous range of capes and wraps.