Why merino?
It's extremely comfortable
Most people who have tried merino wool usually do not want to go anywhere else. The combination of the wool's properties and the luxuriously soft fabrics just feels good.
Since merino wool naturally breaks down bacteria and develops less odor, you can easily keep it.
In all climates and temperatures
Merino wool has a reputation for being only in cold weather - which is probably due to the fact that most clothing in wool is very thick. Merino wool has a terrific ability to emit heat when the fabrics are thin and can be used all year round, in all climates.
10 benefits of merino wool
Absorbs moisture and Feels dry to the skin
Wool can, as one of the only materials, transport moisture in vapor form. Making it more breathable than most fabrics. Wool effectively transports fluid away from the skin, just as some synthetic materials do.Wool can absorb up to 30% of its own weight without feeling wet. It don't feel moist to the skin when sweating. Synthetic and cotton feel wet after absorbing less than 7%.
Is warm at all times
The natural slightly curly structure, made of the wool fiber itself, makes the fabric airy and able to store heat. Since merino wool is so effective at transporting moisture away from the skin, it will feel warm even when soaked.
Actively cools the body
Merino wool can absorb moisture in the fiber itself. When your body warms up, the stored water will evaporate. The cooling effect of evaporation, the transition from liquid to vapor, is very effective.
Do not itch
The merino wool fibers are up to 8 times thinner than a human hair and much thinner than ordinary wool. The fabrics therefore feel soft and comfortable against the skin.
Merino wool makes you smell less
Naturally, far fewer odor-causing bacteria are formed in merino wool. The fat acid lanolin breaks down bacteria and wool's moisture-absorbing ability creates a dry environment where bacteria do not thrive.
Dries quickly
Merino wool dries as quickly as other materials of similar weight. The thinner the fabric the faster it will dry.
Requires less washing
The need to wash merino wool is far less than other materials as it do not develop odors as quickly. Often you can wear the same clothes 5-10 times. Hangin it outside overnight or a quick hand wash is usually enough to make the clothes fresh again.
Is naturally elastic
Merino wool is made from the same proteins as our hair. The individual fibers can be bent and stretched in any direction up to 30,000 times without being damaged.
The natural elasticity makes the clothes comfortable while exercising. Without the need to add lycra / spandex.
Keeps the color in wash
As the wool fibers absorb the colors completely into the fibers, they do not bleach in the wash. Cotton does not absorb the color and is only dyed on the outside of the fiber, making it fabe by washing. However, like most other materials, merino wool will bleach in sunlight.
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Learn more about taking good care about merino wool in our care guide