What does mulesing-free mean and why is it important?

In recent years, the topic of mulesing-free has become one of the most important issues surrounding merino wool. More and more people want to know not only how a garment looks but also how it is made.

That is why at MeriBoo we work only with mulesing-free merino wool — because we believe that quality starts from the origin of the material.

What is mulesing?

Mulesing is a practice used on some merino sheep farms, most commonly in Australia. The procedure was created to prevent infections caused by certain types of flies. It is often performed without anesthesia and can cause significant discomfort and pain to the sheep.

What does mulesing-free mean?

When merino wool is labeled as “mulesing free,” it means it comes from sheep that have NOT been subjected to this practice!

MeriBoo uses mulesing-free merino wool!

For us, this is not just a trend or marketing term.

We use mulesing-free merino wool because we believe true quality starts from the way the material itself is created.

This is part of MeriBoo’s philosophy — to work with attention to origin, quality, and modern standards of responsible production.