Supreme CoolBlend™

Supreme CoolBlend™ pairs fine Australian Merino wool with organic cotton for a soft, balanced feel against the skin. Those with a known wool sensitivity may still prefer to test the fabric first.

Merino wool helps retain warmth when it is cool, while both fibres remain breathable and manage moisture as temperatures rise. The result is warmth that feels considered rather than heavy.

Always follow the care label on the individual product or follow our care instructions. In general, wash Supreme CoolBlend™ pieces cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent, then air-dry away from direct heat.

Merino wool and organic cotton are blended at the yarn stage rather than layered. Wool's natural crimp creates air pockets and moves moisture as vapour, which is what keeps temperature steady; cotton contributes softness, absorbency and the body that holds a garment's shape. Neither fibre does both jobs well alone.

The material foundation is the same, but the knit is adapted to the product. Socks use a finer, close-fitting construction with added stretch and reinforcement, while clothing and accessories use a more substantial knit for drape, warmth and layering.

Supreme CoolBlend™ brings together Australian Merino wool and organic cotton, reducing reliance on conventional cotton and synthetic-heavy fabric choices. Finished products may include recycled polyester or stretch fibres where structure and durability require them.

Turn it inside out, socks and clothing alike. The friction of a wash cycle is what starts pilling, and inside out it happens where you can't see it. Wash with like colours, and keep pale and dark separate.

Machine wash on the wool or gentle cycle, below 30ºC. Sheep don't like hot water — heat and agitation are what make wool shrink and felt, and neither can be undone.

Using soap? Keep it mild, and check it isn't a bio one. Detergents sold as "bio", "enzyme" or "stain-fighting" contain protease, an enzyme that breaks down protein. Wool is a protein. A wool-specific detergent is the safe choice. No bleach, no fabric softener either: softener leaves a waxy film that blocks wool's ability to move moisture and manage your temperature.

To dry, we recommend air-drying. It's better for your Paire and the planet. Socks can go on a rack; clothing is better dried flat, because a wet knit is heavy and a hanger will pull the shoulders and hem out of shape while it dries. Keep it out of direct sun. If you must tumble dry, use the lowest setting.

Reshape clothing while it's still damp — pat it back to its proper width and length and it will hold that shape once dry. If you're ironing, use a low heat on the reverse side with steam, while there's still a little moisture in the fabric. Wool presses beautifully slightly damp and resents it bone dry.

Wash less often than you think. Merino resists odour on its own, so a night of airing usually does what a wash cycle would. Give socks a day off between wears too — the fine elastic that holds them up recovers with rest, and rotating through several pairs keeps every pair fitting properly for longer.

Store clean, always. Moth larvae feed on wool, and traces of sweat and skin make a garment far more attractive to them. Fold rather than hang, keep it in a breathable cotton bag or a box rather than plastic, and put a cedar block or lavender sachet nearby rather than sitting directly on the knit.

Don't panic if you see some light pilling. It's short fibres working to the surface of a finely knitted product, most often at the heel and toe where your shoe rubs, or wherever a bag strap sits. A fabric comb takes them off in a minute. Never pull a pill off by hand — it's still attached to the fabric, and pulling takes a length of yarn with it.