Organic Merino Wool is a wonderful natural product, called the "Golden Fleece", merino being the most luxurious of wool yarns. Known to be warm in winter and cool in summer, due to its ability to breathe with the skin, merino organic wool can actually absorb 30% of its weight in moisture before feeling wet and has all of the following properties: insulates against heat & cold biodegradable - environmentally friendly fire resistant - natural fire retardant properties water repellent - absorbs moisture, repels liquids naturally elastic - for comfort & movement wears longer - extremely durable fashionable - leading designers use wool Because the skin can "breathe" and absorb impurities and residues, the purity and softness of garments knitted by Organic Handknits, may possibly offer some relief to infants with allergies and problematic skins.