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Material Deep Dive
Recycled Merino Wool
Recycled merino wool performs exceptionally due to ultra-low recycling-stage carbon emissions, minimal water use, low pollution and chemical inputs, and full biodegradability.
Animal
Recycled
End of Life
3 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
93 L/kg
100/100
Carbon Footprint
0.63 kg CO₂/kg
97/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
97/100
Recycled Merino Wool produces approximately 0.63 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
0.63 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
97/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Delicate
Available certifications
Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN, ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX, Responsible Wool Standard (source wool)
Key properties
thermal regulation, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, breathable, soft, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, durable, elastic, temperature-adaptive, naturally antimicrobial
Common uses
sweaters, base layers, athletic wear, thermal underwear, blankets, socks, cardigans, pullovers, sports garments
Also known as
recycled wool fiber, MWool®, reclaimed wool, regenerated wool, circular wool, secondary wool fiber, repurposed wool, post-consumer wool, pre-consumer wool, waste wool fiber