Merino Wool Thermals Produced With More Ethical Sheep Raising Techniques

Baselayers ends purchasing from sheep farmers who use mulesing procedures on sheep

Hawthorn, Australia - July 2, 2019 / / —

Baselayers is pleased to announce that the company is only supplying products using wool grown by farmers who don't practice mulesing due to a new breed of sheep that are bred without the fold in the back of their bodies. This is a massive step towards ending a practice in the wool industry that is considered cruel or harmful to sheep. Australia produces the most wool year after year and has no close runner up to the amount it produces. As companies like Baselayers move towards more ethical practices in their chain of production, the hope is that consumers can feel better about the products being produced.

Additional details are available at https://baselayers.com.au

If you are unfamiliar with mulesing techniques, it is a surgical procedure done to remove skin around the breech and tail area of the sheep. This ensures that feces and urine do not get trapped in wool as it grows. However, it is often done without a local anesthetic due to the costs associated with having a vet to administer the medicine. It takes several days for the skin to regenerate and heal while the sheep, often young, are left to recover.

According to a case study undertaken by the University of Adelaide, "There is no doubt that mulesing causes pain and distress to sheep." The benefit from this procedure is the reduction in infection from flies which burrow and lay eggs in moist wool, often leaving the young larvae to eat on the sheep's flesh. Whilst the practice has become commonplace it is now seen as inhumane, and the industry has begun to find alternatives to this practice.

Baselayers now works exclusively with farmers who have bred sheep that have fewer folds in their skin. Previously sheep have been bred to increase these beautiful folds, such as in the prized merino sheep, because of the larger surface area that will, in turn, produce more wool. But as the market has turned towards more ethical techniques, and avoiding mulesing, there are now better options and materials to work with. When it comes to purchasing merino wool thermals, know that products from Baselayers come without these harmful procedures that cause suffering and harm to animals.

Thermals and underlayers also have a reputation for being thick, chunky, and unfashionable. However, advancements in the wool industry have produced products and thermal layer clothing that is stylish and easy to wear. All of Baselayer's wool products are made from 100% Australian wool. This fibre allows moisture to escape and keeps the wearer dry. They are comfortable for the chilly nights, as well as cold winters.

Contact Info:
Name: Greg Lucas
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Organization: Baselayers
Address: 617 Glenferrie Rd., Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
Phone: +61 3 98183000
Website: https://baselayers.com.au/

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