Saxon merino sheep produce wool with a helical crimp (corkscrew) which gives it springiness and when stretched and released the fibre returns to its natural shape (Picture 1). It is this helical crimp which also traps air within and gives the produced garment a feeling of lightness, softness and exceptional drape. This phenomenon of resistance to compression is unique and contributes to increasing bulk (picture 2) to the finished garment. 

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Unlike modern merinos which have a two-dimensional wave-like crimp, Saxon wool has a three-dimensional crimp (diagram and description below) which also allows for greater ability to hold dye and produce exceptional light pastel colours along with unmatched handle (picture 3).