OTEYZA unveiled the first 100% extra-fine Spanish merino wool fabric capable of competing with the world’s finest wools, a milestone that culminates a decade of research and recovers a historical legacy relegated for centuries.
The firm has succeeded in restoring the original excellence of Spanish merino wool—its fineness, length, and, above all, its eight crimps per centimeter—a unique quality that provides superior elasticity, strength and resilience. With this achievement, the brand advances a pioneering project that combines breed preservation, innovation and sustainability, as well as cooperation between livestock farms, industries and research centers, with the aim of repositioning Spanish merino in the luxury and high-end craftsmanship industries.
The collaborative work with historic ADMELANA sheep farms, and the Ministry of Agriculture through the EAGGF (European Agricultural Guarantee Fund), guarantees ethical and traceable production throughout the entire value chain. This is further enhanced by the ongoing collaboration with DORMEUIL in the spinning and manufacturing phases, a strategic partner of the firm for over a decade.
With this launch, OTEYZA incorporates a new business line dedicated to the sale of high-end fabrics and yarns made from extra-fine Spanish merino wool, which complements the imminent entry into the high-end perfumery segment as well as projects in the performing arts. Beyond its impact in the textile industry, the initiative promotes rural development, the revival of traditional crafts and circular economy, reinforcing a tangible and intangible heritage which is deeply linked to Spanish cultural identity.
In parallel, the company has announced the creation of the Merino World Center of Excellence (CEMM), conceived as an international benchmark for the research, preservation, and development of premium merino wool. The center will foster the genetic improvement of the flock, the exploration of new uses and finishes, the definition of quality standards, and the broadcasting of knowledge through meetings, studies, and specialized workshops. It will also promote global partnerships and protect the cultural heritage of Merino wool by attracting creative talent through challenges aimed at artists, designers, and students. The project involves key institutions: IE Business School in the educational and research fields, the Royal Tapestry Factory in high-end crafts, and the Museo del Traje to safeguard its heritage. OTEYZA will act as a creative and artisan hub, integrating design, fashion, and performing arts to project Spanish Merino wool—renewed, traceable, and of the highest quality—into the future.
A decisive step that places Spain on the global map of high-quality wool once again.
