FAQs
That's why we have passionate teams in colorful Colorado and in the rolling hills of Appalachia. We're runners, hikers, skiers, bikers… and occasional loungers. Our performance and lifestyle socks are designed, developed, tested and made right here in the USA—using the finest Merino wool from around the world.
Are Smartwool products made in USA? ›
SMARTWOOL PERFORMANCE SOCKS: BORN IN COLORADO. Made in America using the finest Merino from around the world. Our story starts in the heart of the Colorado Rockies where product ideas are born every time we step out our back door.
Who is the manufacturer of Smartwool? ›
Smartwool :: VF Corporation (VFC)
Is Smartwool from New Zealand? ›
Our wool comes from places like New Zealand, as well as Australia, South Africa, and South America, where accredited farms are audited to ensure that they meet our high standards.
Is Merino Wool made in China? ›
50 Years of Merino Wool Expertise
He started in the U.K. where the best wool fabric was made a generation ago; then moved to Australia where the most of the world's Merino wool is grown; and now consults to manufacturers in China where 85% of all Merino wool is processed.
Does China produce merino wool? ›
MERINOTEX is a prominent company of merino wool in China. They have been manufacturing merino wool for over 15 years. They are one of the largest providers of merino wool clothes.
What is special about Smartwool? ›
It was soft (softer than any wool they had ever felt), moisture-wicking, thermoregulating (warm when it's cold, and cool when it's warm), sustainable, and odor-neutralizing—helping to keep feet dry, comfortable, and warm for longer than the synthetic socks they were wearing at the time.
Why are Smartwool socks so expensive? ›
Smartwool socks are made from special, premium New Zealand wool (another word for shearling). This is the same wool used in high-end shearling products, including the popular Ugg Boots. Since Smartwool socks are made from high-quality shearling, they are soft and comfortable and feel almost luxurious against the skin.
What is the difference between merino wool and Smartwool? ›
Smartwool uses denser merino wool in its clothing. Meriwool relies on different thread materials, which makes its clothing not as warm and slightly itchier. To some people, those initial few weeks of merino wool becoming less itchy are a big deal.
Where does Smartwool wool come from? ›
It all starts with a haircut
Our Supply Chain really begins with flocks of hardy Merino sheep grazing on lush grass in the shadow of jagged mountains. We feel that the best wool comes from sheep that are happy and healthy.
Australia is a leading producer of wool which is mostly from Merino sheep but has been eclipsed by China in terms of total weight.
Where is merino wool produced? ›
The world's best Merino wool comes from Australia, which provides 81% of the world's superfine wool, from woolgrowers who employ sustainable farming practices. Cashmere primarily comes from Mongolia and China.
Where is Merino produced? ›
Merino sheep were originally from Spain and can now be found in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and South Africa. Once a year, the sheep gets a haircut, shown. Here the wool is cut, in the same way we have a haircut, and collected.
