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The Merino Wool Shirt Eton

Invented by Nature, Elevated by Eton – The Merino Wool Shirt

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By: Eton
4 min

The Merino Wool Shirt

Reda x Eton: Unveiling a Fusion of Craftsmanship and Nature's Finest Wool

Eton delves into the heart of sartorial excellence at the renowned Reda mill in Biella, Italy. Invented by nature and designed to shield from the winter's chilly embrace and the summer’s undeniable heat, Merino wool–discover the intricacies behind behind this extraordinary fiber.

Thermo-regulating, breathable, quick-drying, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, naturally flexible, wrinkle-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing–these qualities make it truly unique. Francesco Botto Poala, President & Chief Operating Officer of Successori Reda, aptly captures the essence of Merino wool: "If an engineer were tasked to develop a new fiber with all the benefits of Merino wool, it would be impossible. You can copy one or two of its characteristics, but combining all in one single fiber would be impossible."

"When you wear it directly against your skin, the benefits of Merino become more apparent in a shirt compared to, for instance, a suit jacket. Many associate Merino with winter, but its thermoregulatory properties make it equally suitable for warmer weather. I recently returned from a trip to New Zealand, where temperatures soared close to 30ºC, and wearing our merino wool shirt fabric was a true pleasure." - Francesco Botto Poala