Text the show!Andy Wynne is the CEO of Nuyarn®, a Merino wool textile manufacturer that has reinvented the way Merino is spun so it can unlock its natural characteristics while enhancing performance. The result is a material that can outperform synthetics while maintaining the benefits of natural fiber. Nuyarn® is stronger, stretchier, softer, more abrasion resistant, and as you’ll learn here in a minute, is spun on machines that have a reduced impact on the environment. Long story short, the Merino wool you’re used to wearing wasn’t spun with the rigors of the outdoors in mind, Nuyarn® is, and you’re about to learn all about it.If you want a solid education on Merino wool and some insight into how and why it’s made the way it is, you’ll enjoy this episode. Andy walks us through his backstory, the development of Nuyarn®, and why it matters.Show Notes and LinksIntroductionsMaking the switch from synthetic to merinoAndy’s backstoryHow Merino wool worksTraditional ways of manufacturing woolThe Nuyarn® method of spinning MerinoWhat the industry was asking forDurability of Nuyarn®Suggested weight for sun hoodiesWhy Polyester can be clammyWhat Nuyarn is comprised ofWhy Merino is itchy (Microns explained)Purpose-built spinning machinesAnimal welfare, ethics, and renewable material surrounding Merino wool (sheep shearing)Continuing to push limits and make an impact How to find Nuyarn® productsMoisture retainment issues with Merinohttps://nuyarn.co.nz/Nuyarn introduction (video)Brands Using Nuyarn®Black DiamondOutdoor VitalsKuiuArtilectSupport the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show [email protected]

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