The Best Wool in the World

Loro Piana fashion merino wool

Prize Winner
Every year, the Loro Piana company holds a contest to see which of thier breeders can come up with the finest merino wool. The winners are called "record bales". This fabric was made from wool produced by the 2004 winner.

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