Where is Donegal wool from?

Ireland
Donegal tweed is a woven tweed manufactured in County Donegal, Ireland.

What is Donegal yarn made of?

merino wool
Donegal Yarn The yarn itself does not come from a specific breed of sheep and our soft Donegal is actually made from a sleeker merino wool with low levels of lanolin.

Does Ireland have merino sheep?

Galway sheep are the only native sheep from Ireland. The merino breed is in the Galway sheep, with selective breeding this helps to improve the wool.

What is Irish wool used for?

1. Irish Wool – This is wool that is taken from an Irish sheep. It can be corse and some find this type of wool in their Aran sweater itchy to wear. Aran Sweaters were knitted using unscoured wool that kept its natural oils which made the sweaters water-resistant and meant they remained wearable even in wet weather.

Is Donegal yarn itchy?

The Donegal sweater is highly durable yet very soft to the touch. It feels wonderful on the wearer’s skin thanks to the unique properties of soft Merino wool. This wool is not itchy, doesn’t crease and it maintains its shape for a very long time if you take care of it properly.

Is Donegal wool soft?

Soft Donegal is a fantastically soft worsted weight tweed made from 100% merino wool. It comes in a beautiful range of speckled colourways which are easy to combine together to create beautiful pieces of stranded knitting. This yarn is woollen spun and so very lofty and warm.

Is Aran wool waterproof?

Yes, Aran sweaters are waterproof and were originally worn by fishermen to keep them dry at sea. The natural wool in an Aran Sweater can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water before feeling wet and draws water vapour away from the body into the air to help maintain an ideal body temperature.

Is Irish merino wool itchy?

The Merino sheep is famed worldwide for its soft wool and is used widely in clothing. The reason Merino wool is soft and therefore Aran Sweaters are not itchy is that the fibres of wool are fine and smaller in size than other types of wool.

Who makes lambswool in Ireland?

W Our collection of Irish throws made by amazing weavers such as McNutts of Donegal , John Hanly of Tipperary, Kerry Woollen Mills and Eddie Doherty Master weaver from Ardara County Donegal. 100% Supersoft lambswool throws are a warm and cosy addition to any home.

What kind of sweaters are made in Ireland?

Irish Wool Sweaters – Largest Selection Of Irish Knit Sweaters. Add design and style to your wardrobe with the Blarney Woollen Mills range of Irish sweaters and accessories. Choose from our range of traditional and contemporary yarns and designs producing classical Irish wool sweaters.

Where are 100% Irish wool blankets made?

100% Irish wool blankets made at our family operated Kerry Woollen Mills in Killarney, Ireland. We are happy to certify the place of manufacture (Kerry) and that we use only pure new wool. Pure new wool is wool that has only been through the production process once and is therefore wool in its best condition making it strong and warm.

What makes our Irish wool walking socks unique?

Each pair of our Irish Wool walking socks are made from an eye-catching Donegal Tweed yarn which is guaranteed to look stylish while, importantly, keeping your feet warm. These Irish socks come in a range of striking and stylish colors, making them an ideal Irish gift idea.