Merinos are regarded as having some of the finest and softest wool of any sheep.

Poll Merinos have no horns (or very small stubs, known as scurs), and horned Merino rams have long, spiral horns which grow close to the head.Merino wool is finely crimped and soft. Staples are commonly 65 – 100 mm (2.5 - 4 inches) long. A Saxon Merino produces 3 – 6 kg (6 - 13 lbs) of greasy wool a year while a good quality Peppin Merino ram produces up to 18 kg (39.6 lbs). Merino wool is generally less than 24 micron (µm) in diameter. Basic Merino types include: strong (broad) wool 23 - 24.5 µm, medium wool is 19.6 - 22.9 µm, fine 18.6 - 19.5 µm, superfine 15 - 18.5 µm and ultra fine 11.5 - 15 µm.[3]

Ultra fine wool is suitable for blending with other fibers such as silk and cashmere. New Zealand produces lightweight knits made from Merino wool and possum fur.The term merino is widely used in the textile industries with varied meanings. Originally it denoted the wool of Merino sheep reared in Spain, but due to the equivalent quality of Australian and New Zealand wools the term now has broader use. In the dress-goods and knitting trades the term "Merino" means an article containing Merino wool.shoe lining 8-12mm twin face double face 16-18mmmoccasin 16-18mmWomen's Bailey ButtonClassic Lace LoopWomen's Fashion LaceWomen's Classic Short PrintedClassic ShortClassic SlipperFastener shortCasual SlipperClassic

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Classic Short is one of Yixing Fur's original heritage styles, the Women's Classic Short, features genuine twin-face sheepskin. Unique and advanced designed for amazing comfort with every step.Premium grade twin-face Australian merino sheepskin with raw edgesThick, warm natural inner fleeceDurable and lightweight rubber soleNaturally resistant to odor and moistureNaturally thermostatic (Natural air conditioner) sheepskins twin face The Classic Slipper is manufactured by premium grade Australian merino twin-face sheepskins for amazing comfort and warmth.

This popular style features an upgrade cork infused rubber outsole that you can wear indoors or outdoors. Premium grade Australian merino twin-face sheepskinsFully lined with sheepskinThick, warm natural inner fleeceThe Casual Slipper features exposed sheepskin.

This shoe is extremely comfortable, made with the finest twin-face sheepskin and rubber lugged outsole for slip resistance. Twin-face grade A sheepskin Twin-face with sheepskin trim on all upper twin face seamsThe Women's Fashion Lace is a new updated style with lace loop on the outer side of shaft which is fashionable and gorgeous. The Women's Fashion Lace is manufactured by the Grade A twin-face sheepskin.Grade A twin-face sheepskinLace loop on the outer side of shaftNaturally resistant to odor and moisture Leather Lining Manufactured by the complete sheepskin,the rug maintains the integrity of the original sheepskin which is fluffy and soft.

The stringent detention ensures no chemical residue on the rug. For the dyeing technology,we can do artificial and natural non-dyeing. We can meet customer's demand on the artificial dyeing and meanwhile do without any staining process to ensure the natural colors and patterns. Besides,the size and the pattern can be flexibly made according to customer's need. Moreover,the sheepskin rug can be manufactured in accordance with the different special purposes,such as for the patients,the babies and some others who have special needs,which is neat,soft and comfortable.

Whether you're looking for sheepskin slippers or sheepskin boots for the family, lambskin rugs for the home, sheepskin seat covers for the car, bedding made from sheep skin & wool, the ideal gift for the new baby, medical & wheelchair accessories to bring relief from discomfort, or some excellent New Zealand skin creams, you'll find it all here and more! Our comprehensive sheepskin footwear range is continually being updated. For the 2009-2010 season, highlights have been the addition of the new Madison slipper styles (soft and hard sole) to our sheepskin slippers product page and the sheepskin boots range features a new soft sole indoor mid calf boot. Work is already underway on exciting new additions for the 2010-11 season! For links to our supplementary sites that contain additional category information and gift ideas, see our sheepskin products and sheepskin rugs info sites. For an overview of our footwear see sheepskin slippers and sheepskin boots. For UK-specific information, refer to Kiwi Sheepskins UK info site. Also see our links page. Throughout this and our supplementary info sites, we try to provide as much product information as possible. For example, see our sheepskin glossary for definitions of terminology that may be unfamiliar to you. Compare like for like Our sheep skin products are made from 100% genuine quality lambskins, also referred to as woolskins. Many companies try tricking customers into purchasing "sheepskin" footwear consisting of cow hide or synthetics backed with wool woven into a thin fabric. These won't offer the same comfort and durability as genuine sheep skins. Every footwear item we sell except the slipper sock uppers are made only from quality sheepskins tanned specifically for footwear use. Skin care cosmetics Don't miss our excellent New Zealand made skin care products, many of which have not been widely available outside New Zealand before. Our extensive range includes face creams & lotions made with ovine placenta, lanolin and manuka honey. For a skin care products overview see discount cosmetics or skin care beauty products. Our Mission

We are committed to providing a fast and convenient method of ordering New Zealand products at competitive prices. We do not compromise on the quality of our service at any stage. We provide: - 95% of products made here in New Zealand - high quality genuine sheepskin products - real-time inventory status so you can instantly see if an item is in stock - fast dispatch of most items from our own huge stocks - very prompt response to customer service queries - prices inclusive of international Air Mail delivery & insurance - parcels over 2Kg in weight normally include a full tracking service - payment by Visa or Mastercard in your own currency (7 different billing currencies available) - clear detailed descriptions and photos of ALL our products - Over 500 product testimonials and photo gallery from delighted customers - secure shopping cart facility with SSL & state-of-the-art encryption - order status e-mail messages - privacy policy to protect your personal details - and plenty more, take a look around...

All our slippers are made in New Zealand to our exacting specifications using only genuine NZ or Australian sheepskin that has been tanned specifically for footwear.

For additional footwear info,

see our sheep skin slipper and sole types info pages. Also click on each product's image to see numerous customer testimonials. Don't miss our sheepskin boots section featuring new styles and color options. Note that our Ultimate range can run small and our Classic EVA range can run large. These bare foot conversions are specific to each boot (or slipper) style and take this into account.