Australia – Australia is home of the merino sheep, and they produce wool that is some of the finest and softest available. A womens merino wool sweater like this https://www.shamrockgift.com/aran-sweaters/womens-aran-sweaters/womens-merino-wool-irish-sweater is not only stylish and warm, but due to the fact that the wool can trap heat well and also trap bacteria it reduces the smell that you might get from sweating a lot!
India – One of the most sought after, if not the most sought after wool on the planet comes from the Kashmir region in India. Cashmere, named after its place of origin, is not only very soft and fine, but also the goats that produce it only produce a small amount, making it more expensive, due to its small supply and high demand.
South America – The people of South America have been producing wool for thousands of years. The wool comes from alpacas, hardy creatures that have a thick insulating coat to protect them from the weather. This coat is then used to produce garments to keep warm, as well as blankets. The softer wool comes from the younger animals, as it becomes coarser as they age.
Alaska – This cold region is home to the Qiviut Ox. Although it is not the softest wool in the world, because the animal is perfectly suited to extremely cold temperatures, it is much more insulating than most other wools available so is a practical choice if you are looking for something to keep you warm.
