Super Fine and Ultra Fine Merinos

Ben-Ohau is traditionally a fine wool run, and has been in the Cameron family since 1897.

In this wonderland environment we produce the world's finest Merino, which is used by the most prestigious spinners in the world.

Ben Ohau was the joint winner of the 2006 Loro Piana record bale trophy with a bale of 12.0 microns.

Ben Ohau was the winner of the Loro Piana 2004 Record Bale Trophy for New Zealand!
This bale averaged 12.3 microns.

Ben Ohau was the winner of the Loro Piana 2003 Record Bale Trophy for New Zealand!
This bale averaged 12.8 microns.

Ben Ohau was the winner of the Loro Piana 2002 Record Bale Trophy for New Zealand!
This bale averaged 12.6 microns.

Ben Ohau was the winner of the Loro Piana 2001 Record Bale Trophy for New Zealand!
This bale averaged 13.2 microns.

Please note: the lower the number, the finer the fibre.

Ultra-fine merino fleeces.

Merino is recognised as superior quality fibre, with the following qualities:

• Extra-fine fibre;

• Superior whiteness, improving the range of colours possible;

• High strength along the length of the fibre, decreasing wastage, and increasing processing performance;

• Improved spinning performance, because the fibres are all of a similar diameter;

• Pasture control decreases the amount of vegetable matter in the fleece;

• Low contamination of the fleece, due to the use of nylon packs.