Properties of merino wool

Did you know that the wool of Merino sheep never stop growing?
Merino sheep should be shorn at least once a year, otherwise they can end up like this sheep below (Shrek the sheep), which hasn't been shorn for 6 years:

The fact that the Merino sheep's wool doesn't stop growing is very much to our liking at Bobux and throughout New Zealand - we know how excellent the material is!
For every one Kiwi (that's how the New Zealanders refer to themselves) there are as many as 6 sheep, this is completely understandable when you check what properties merino wool has.

Here are 5 reasons why merino wool is one of the best materials in the world:

1. Thermoactivity
   The Southern Alps of New Zealand are a place of extreme temperatures - hot summers and cold winters.
   The harsh conditions, however, do not prevent grazing Merino sheep, which have developed a unique fiber structure, creating a natural protection against both cold and heat.
   Merino wool fibers are active - this means that they respond to changes in body temperature by maintaining comfortable conditions.
   In cold weather that can make your child's feet cold, merino wool will retain heat without allowing the feet to get cold.
   On the other hand, when your child's feet start to warm up, such as during play, the merino wool will release heat making them not sweat excessively.
   Check out Bobux children's shoes with merino wool
   
   
   
   
2. Resistance to moisture
   Merino wool can absorb large amounts of moisture (up to 35% by its own weight) and still exhibit its thermoactive properties.
   It is perfect for children's footwear (children's feet sweat more than adults' feet)For cooler autumn and spring days it is worth betting on soft models of Bobux MARVEL ARCTIC shoes, in winter the TIMBER ARCTIC, PATCH ARCTIC or beautiful winter shoes for children with a high upper DESERT ARCTIC will be perfect.
   
   
3. Bacteriostatic
   If you ever have the opportunity to meet a Merino sheep, check out its smell - it's amazing, but it's very pleasant.
   This is because merino wool is bacteriostaticThis means that bacteria do not develop on its fibers - it stays clean for a long time and does not absorb foreign odors.
   Children's feet, as a rule, sweat a lot, often after a while children's shoes have an unpleasant smellThis is due to bacteria multiplying in the warm and humid environment of the shoe.
   Therefore, especially for children's shoes, merino wool is highly desirable.
   
   
4. Effectiveness
   Thick, uncomfortable winter socks used to help keep feet warm enough in winter - those days are thankfully gone.
   The warmth-to-weight ratio for merino wool is impressive - simply put, you don't need a thick layer of wool to provide adequate insulation.
   The merino wool lining in Bobux children's shoes is of such thickness that, on the one hand, the shoes are light and comfortable, and on the other hand, we take full advantage of the extraordinary properties of this material.
   
   
   
   
5. Softness
   The association ingrained in our heads of biting wool should by no means apply to merino wool.
   Materials made from merino wool are soft and very pleasant to the touch, since its fibers are much thinner than those of other sheep species.
   This remarkable material is not only used to make comfortable and warm shoes for children - merino wool is increasingly used in the production of clothing, including underwear.
   Invented and tested by nature - merino wool is a true noble material of the 21st century.
   Although such a statement may astound, for the designers of Bobux shoes, the obsession with this natural, miraculous fiber is completely justified.