Merino wool is a fine, soft, lustrous fibres which is harvested from sheep with the
same name. Originally from the Mediterranean basin, Merino sheep have found
their ideal habitat in Australia, where they were imported by the British in
the late 1700s, leading to a flourishing breeding. Shaffer  prefers Merino wool because it presents the
physical and stylistic characteristics which are ideal for high-quality,
beautiful fabrics which are destined to last for a long time.