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Merino Facts

When MEHKI researched baby blankets, we wanted to create a blanket made from the best all round fibre available. When we looked at the overwhelming benefits merino wool had to offer it became the obvious choice for our Lambykins baby blanket + cap collection.  

Merino wool is very fine and extremely soft to handle. This was important to us as we understand that our Lambykins collection will be snuggling up with your beautiful baby's sensitive skin.


Merino wool is a natural fibre that has 5 main properties that are unique to wool and it is why merino was the chosen fibre to create our exclusive Lambykins collection

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Merino is healthy!

Because Merino wool has the ability to insulate from heat and cold, it protects against sudden changes in temperature and lets your babies body breathe naturally. Which in today's environment where we can take our baby from the warmth of our home or car to the cold outside in an instance, it is reassuring that your baby is wrapped in Merino and eliminating sudden changes in your babies temperature.

Merino wool can also absorb up to 30% of its own weight in moisture before it becomes notably damp. This is comforting to know that if any moisture on your baby's skin will be quickly absorbed leaving your baby more comfortable in any climate.

Merino wool is naturally UV resistant. In today's environment where sun damage can easily occur, its reassuring to know that your baby is protected from the suns harsh rays when they are covered in Merino wool. Because wool is a natural fibre its own ability to protect the merino sheep from Australia's harshest sun is carried through to the consumer.

Merino wool resists static because wool is absorbs moisture, the tendency to collect static is greatly reduced. So no more electric shocks from the car or sparking from removing garments. Also wool will not cling to the body.


Merino insulates!

Because Merino wool has the ability to absorb moisture it can then provide superior comfort in any climate!

In cold weather even alittle moisture on the skin becomes cold, quickly reducing your baby's temperature. However by absorbing moisture a dry layer of air is left next to the skin and helps hold body heat.
In hot weather Merino wool applies a absorption / evaporation process to help keep the body cooler. When the body perspires Merino's thirsty cells absorb body vapours to help reduce skin temperature.

Merino is fire resistant!

Merino is naturally safe. It does not have to be chemically treated to become non-flammable. While it can catch alight when exposed to direct flame, it will not easily flare up like cotton nor support a flame and can quickly be extinguished.
Merino's greatest natural ability is it will not melt, like most synthetic fibres will, onto the skin which causes the most severe burns. Merino wool, once the flame is removed, will leave a cold ash which can be easily brushed away immediately.

Because of wools fire-resistant qualities many other areas use wool for their own insurance, from Firemen to racing car drivers who are exposed to extreme cases of fire will insist on using wool.

It too should be insurance against any potential accident associated with fire for your baby. Naturally!


Merino is durable and versatile!

Merino wool is naturally elastic, greater than any other fibre, making it more versatile to be stretched and turned to fit any shape or form. It can be wrapped around a baby, or tucked in under a cot mattress or thrown over a pram and yet it will naturally return to its original shape.

Merino wool not only wears longer, it also keeps its appearance and stays new-looking longer. Merino stands up to the normal stresses and strains of normal wear because it gives rather than resist friction. One of the reasons so many people hang on to a favourite old wool garment for so many years is because it retains it original appearance longer than most other fabrics.

Super Soft and Comfortable!

Your baby has beautiful soft skin, so we at MEHKI decided that only Merino “Superfine” wool bred from Saxon Merino would be soft enough against your baby’s sensitive skin.

When you touch a Lambykins® blanket you will instantly feel the softness, the comfort and warmth that a Lambykins blanket is renowned for.

Without getting too technical and boring, it can be important to know what makes Merino wool the obvious choice for your baby.

Lambykins® use wool from Saxon Merino, which are bred to produce a superfine fibre (very thin wool). Just like human hair the finer the hair the softer the touch. Merino wool is measured in fibre diameter, and because Merino is so thin it is measured by micron. A micron = 1000th of a mm. Lambykins® blankets and caps are 19 micron (the finer the better). So it is very, very fine and soft. It’s actually finer and softer than human hair

Whilst Merino is super fine and super soft it is also very light. Nothing is more uncomfortable than a heavy blanket when sleeping, particularly for little tender babies. Unlike other light fabrics, wool is much warmer because the wool fibres being so fine they are condensed tightly together reducing any heat loss.

So being a natural fibre of such fine measurements makes it a superb choice for your baby.

Merino wears longer!

Lambykins® baby blankets and caps wear longer, keep their shape longer and they keep their luxurious new-looking appearance longer.

When cared for properly your Lambykins® garments will maintain their original shape. Merino wool is naturally elastic and can stretch and give rather than break and will stand up to the stresses and strains of normal wear and tear.

We hope your baby can grow up with their favourite Lambykins® blanket. Just like their favourite teddy bear, they can drag the blanket around the house to keep them warm and snug.

(information source: The Woolmark Company, www.woolmark.com)

Washing Instructions

Warm hand wash in Woolmark approved wool detergent (do not rub). Do not bleach. Warm rinse well. Gentle spin. Do not tumble dry. Pull gently into shape and dry flat in shade. Warm iron. Drycleanable.

Designer Blankets - Warm gentle machine wash with approved wool detergent. Gentle spin. Dry flat in shade. Dry cleanable.