ABOUT THE MERINO THAT IS USED BY NURTURED BY NATURE
Nurtured by Nature uses 100% New Zealand grown Merino wool in the fully fashioned merino range. Merino has received a surge in popularity in the last few years because of its excellent inherent properties. Merino grown in different parts of the world feel differently. We think that the merino grown in New Zealand is best.
Nurtured by Nature’s luxury merino range is fully fashioned. This level of quality is usually only associated with adult's clothing. Instead of buying merino fabric and cutting and sewing a pattern our yarn is knitted to the shape of the garment and then linked together. Much like how you would traditionally hand knit a garment. A sign of luxury and high quality.
Wool and Babies? Try and forget everything you know about wool for a start. Superfine merino is all you need to remember, then examine the unique qualities of the fabric and feel it for yourself. It is not itchy at all.
THE QUALITIES OF MERINO ARE:
These garments can be MACHINE-WASHED AND TUMBLE-DRIED. A special process is applied to continually control shrinkage within acceptable tolerance standards.
Merino shades retain their colour 'bloom' and lustre. With continual washing and wear, merino does not loose its depth of colour or fade like other natural fibres.
Merino avoids holding body odour. Being a natural, breathable fibre it does not trap bacteria and also resists static electricity build up, unlike synthetics.
Merino is comfortable to wear without any fibre itch. Our superfine and fine micron- counts ensure absolute softness and the ultimate in wearing comfort.
With the merino fibre's natural composition and complexity it easily adapts to the body's temperature in changing conditions, enabling Baby to retain the optimum safe temperature in hot or cold environments.
Merino retains its shape and texture, being a natural fibre with crimp springiness.
Merino is fire retardant, meaning it will not melt or ignite.
HOW TO CARE FOR MERINO GARMENTS:
These garments are 100 % merino and are quality controlled to the highest standard.We recommend you take great care of your garment and follow these instructions.
Gentle Machine wash at 40? on wool cycle or hand wash using a wool detergent. Dry flat in the shade or air in the tumble dryer (no heat).You may iron using a low heat. Knitted garments are not indestructible and will pull or ladder if caught on rings or pegs.Some pilling (tiny balls of fibre) is natural in a new garment. They can be combed off and should cease to form after a couple of washes.
Do not use fabric conditioners, stain removers or detergents with enzymes. Remember to use detergents that are better for the environment and do not contain harmful chemicals. They are going against your baby's skin and into our waterways.
Merino wool is a natural product therefore like all wool (carpets, furniture etc) it may pill. It is not a sign of bad quality. The softer the garment the looser the knit is so there may be a chance of pilling. This can be removed with a de-piller comb or stone. After the first couple of times it will stop happening. Pilling is an inevitable fact of life, no matter how fine the yarn you use.
