Norrøna makes merino wool beanies in different thicknesses, and this Heavy model is indeed substantialit contains more than three times the wool of the thinnest model. Its made for serious cold, whether you're out in the citys biting wind, on an ice fishing trip, or spending the evening at a campfire shelter. - The material is RWS-certified merino wool, with a fiber quality of 19.5 microns (very fine) - Made in Europe The merino wool products sold by Scandinavian Outdoor do not use wool produced with the mulesing method.