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Pronounced Baw-Neen, Bainin Wool is the traditional wool used in knitting Aran jumpers. The name Bainin comes from the Gaelic language, and means off-white. This name is in reference to the colour of the wool which is a creamy colour.

During the carding process in preparing wool, oil is usually put into the wool. In Bainin wool, this oil is not taken out again. The impact of this is that the wool now has a waterproof quality suitable for a weatherproof garment.