ExploraCore base – ZQ merino wool

Made of 100% ZQ Premium merino wool from New Zealand 

We are proud to share all the characteristics of the fabric, as they enable us to create an exceptional product:

1. ZQ Premium Merino - a global leader in ethical wool production.
2. Bluesign System Partner - a global standard for environmental safety in textile production.
3. MAPP Efficiency Guarantee - tested and approved material to ensure the highest fiber quality.
4. International Social Accountability Standard SA8000 - provides standards for worker safety and well-being.
5. OEKO-TEX Certified.

We are also proud to use ZQ Merino wool as it is proven to be the best quality material with the best production practices:

• ZQ MERINO IS 100% NATURAL - ZQ Merino grows on happy sheep. It is a natural, sustainable, and biodegradable product.
• ZQ MERINO CAN IMPROVE SKIN HEALTH
• ZQ MERINO DOES NOT IGNITE - so your children are safe.
• ZQ MERINO DECOMPOSES NATURALLY
• ZQ MERINO KEEPS YOUR CHILDREN FRESH - ZQ Merino surpasses other fibers with its ability to resist unpleasant odors.
• ZQ MERINO IS SUPER DURABLE
• ZQ MERINO ENSURES YOUR CHILDREN'S COMFORT
• ZQ MERINO IS SUPER SOFT

ESSENTIAL FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN

• Sleep - Studies have shown that kids sleeping with Merino have lower activity levels and enjoy deeper and more peaceful sleep.
• Softness - ZQ Merino fibers are super soft and never irritate the skin. Fabrics chosen for clothing that will be close to the skin are made from ultra-fine fibers of 17-19 microns, where one micron equals one millionth of a meter.
• Comfort - Although entirely natural, ZQ Merino is perhaps the most technical fiber known to man. It has the inherent ability to manage moisture, ensuring that your kid has warm and dry skin. This is extremely important for kids as they have not yet developed the ability to regulate their own body temperature.
• Safety - Wool is naturally flame-resistant, and its performance surpasses that of all commonly encountered textile products.
• Easy Care - ZQ Merino can be machine washed and safely tumble dried. Even after frequent washing, the garment retains its shape, color, and feel.

ZQ NATURALLY HEALTHY SHEEP

• NO THIRST - ZQ Merino sheep are raised in freedom, allowing them to feed according to their wishes. Producers must manage their farms to ensure that the sheep always have access to clean water and suitable food.
• FREEDOM TO LIVE NATURALLY - ZQ Merino sheep are free and roam in open pastures
• NO DISCOMFORT - to protect the sheep from discomfort and to ensure that they produce the best possible fiber, ZQ Merino producers must ensure that their sheep have suitable shelter at all times.
• NO STRESS - ZQ Merino producers must manage the sheep to avoid unnecessary stress and pain.
• NO DISEASES - ZQ Merino producers are required to regularly monitor the herd, prevent diseases, and diagnose animal health problems quickly.
• NO MULESING - Mulesing is a surgical procedure that removes skin from sheep to prevent parasitic infection.
• ZQ Merino producers undergo regular audits to confirm their compliance with ZQ accreditation guidelines. The guide provides instructions for achieving fiber quality, humane treatment of animals, environmental care, and social responsibility.

ZQ MICROPLASTIC

8 million tons is the amount of plastic that enters our oceans every year! This is equivalent to dumping a truckload of plastic into the ocean every minute. Much of this waste consists of microplastics that never biodegrade. NEVER.

Your body is constantly exposed to a chemical cocktail of familiar products. This is because many natural materials such as wood, glass, metal, and wool have been replaced by synthetics like plastic.

Microplastics are tiny synthetic particles or fibers, less than 5 mm long. These microplastics enter our waterways, polluting our oceans, are eaten by fish, and then enter our bodies through the food chain.

THE SOLUTION - Use more products and clothing made from natural fibers and materials like wool - they break down easily and do not pose a threat to aquatic organisms.

ZQ DOES NOT RETAIN ODORS

ZQ Merino surpasses other fibers with its ability to resist unpleasant odors.

ZQ Merino does not retain odor - often, a little airing is all that's needed before the garment is ready to wear again. This means the garment won't require as much washing, and your children will stay fresher for longer.

As woolen clothes are made of 100% natural fibers that are not treated with any chemical substances, it is possible a pilling to occur at the beginning of use. 

• suitable for machine wash - on delicate / wool cycle with wool detergent
• do not bleach.
• tumble dry on a low temperature program.
• use a warm (not hot) iron if necessary.
• no dry cleaning.