THE world's finest bale of Merino wool, measuring 11.4 microns and of superior quality, will be offered at auction in Melbourne next week.
The wool was produced by ultrafine wool producers Robert, Pamela and Bradley Sandlant of Pyrenees Park in Victoria.
Ted Wilson, superfine wool specialist for Landmark-Jackson of Geelong, expects the world’s leading manufacturers of exclusive and elite fabrics to show a keen interest in the 11.4 micron bale when it is offered at auction in Melbourne on March 17.
Mr Wilson said the record breaking bale, weighing 100kgs with a yield of 76.4 per cent and a staple strength of 36 N/kt, is a reflection of the skill, dedication and commitment of the Sandlant family in producing the world’s finest wool.
“The natural fibre market is a massive market globally but few fibres can replicate the unique characteristics of ultrafine wool and in particular this bale produced by the Sandlant family,” he said.
Mr Sandlant said buyers expected extremely high standards and insisted on a quality product.
“This wool is of outstanding fineness, appearance, soft handle and exceptional style,” Mr Sandlant said.
