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Our Merino Wool Was Featured on a National Podcast!

written by

Edward Crowley

posted on

April 21, 2026

April has been one for the books and we have a lot to share with you. 

From a national podcast feature to making our products easier to get than ever — we have a TON happening at Mesta Meadows right now. Sign up for our email list so that you can stay in-the-know!

This one is a big deal.

Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane from Stars Design Group — global leaders in private label apparel — recently visited Mesta Meadows Ranch and sat down with me (Ed) for a full episode of their Clothing Coulture podcast.

The episode is called "Merino Wool Is More Than Luxury, It's a U.S. Opportunity" and it covers everything from live sheep shearing to fiber science, sustainability, and why American-grown luxury wool deserves a spotlight on the world stage.

Ed breaks down why Merino wool outperforms synthetics, how genetics and responsible farming improve wool quality over time, and how Mesta Meadows is connecting agriculture directly to the future of fashion and apparel.

Oh... and they talk about Atelait too. 🍦

This is the kind of feature that puts Mesta Meadows on the map in a whole new way. We are incredibly proud. 

We are grateful beyond words for the opportunity to work with such an incredible team — and even more grateful to share this piece of the Mesta Meadows story with a national audience.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

👉 Watch It on YouTube

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