Most clothing brands start with a design and go looking for the right fabric. McIntyre Merino works the other way around — Ned and Raquel start with the finest Merino fleece they can source and ask what it wants to become. It’s a slower way to build a clothing brand, but one that puts the fiber first, allowing its natural qualities to shape every piece. The result is considered clothing made to be worn, loved and kept for years to come.
Five Generations on the Land
Ned grew up around wool before he ever thought about designing with it. Both his parents were wool classers, and the family has been growing Merino on their farm in Victoria for over 150 years. Raquel, who met Ned in her home country, the Netherlands, fell for the quality of the fleece the first time she saw it up close. Together they realized the way to carry the family's farming heritage forward wasn't necessarily on the land — it was in the clothes. McIntyre launched in 2017, and every collection since has drawn straight from that story. The farm stays the constant reference point, and pieces are named for people in the McIntyre family tree.
What Makes Merino Wool Worth Wearing Every Day
Merino is a finer, softer wool than the scratchy kind most people picture — fine enough to wear against the skin, with natural temperature regulation that keeps you comfortable whether the day turns warm or cool. It has real elasticity too, so a well-made Merino garment holds its shape wear after wear rather than stretching out. McIntyre sources RWS-certified wool and designs from the raw fiber outward, which is why the fit and hand-feel of these pieces are hard to match.
Knitwear, Base Layers and Everyday Essentials
The range runs from Merino sweaters and pullovers to lightweight base layers, jumpers built for layering, and wool pants cut for everyday wear — all designed around what a fine Merino yarn does best. Knitwear and t-shirts are 100% Australian Merino wool; socks and underwear are an 84% Merino blend, chosen for stretch and durability in pieces that need it. Round out the range with a Merino beanie or wool scarf for the coldest months.
Shop McIntyre Merino in the USA
WeWearAustralian carries a selection of McIntyre Merino's full product range in the United States, so you can shop the label without the wait or cost of ordering from Australia direct. Visit us in SoHo at 69 Mercer Street, New York, or shop online with fast shipping across the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merino wool?
Merino wool comes from Merino sheep and is finer and softer than standard wool, making it comfortable to wear directly against the skin. It naturally regulates temperature, resists odor, and keeps its shape better than most other fibres.
Is McIntyre clothing 100% Merino wool?
Knitwear and t-shirts are 100% Australian Merino wool. Socks and underwear are an 84% Merino blend, chosen for added stretch and durability where it matters most.
Where is McIntyre Merino from?
McIntyre is an Australian label founded in 2017 by Ned and Raquel McIntyre, sourced from the family's Merino farm in Victoria, Australia — run by the McIntyre family for five generations.
