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You’ve heard it before: merino wool makes performs best for baselayers. A new study from North Carolina State University backs that up with scientific research. Ever wonder why those expensive merino ...

Merino wool is a high-performing natural material used for socks, baselayers, sweaters, and more. Like other wool clothing, Merino wool is excellent for outdoor activities because of its ability to ...

Cozy weather is finally here, which means that it’s time to get your sock drawer in order. The warmest and most comfortable socks are woven from merino wool, a high-performance natural fiber that ...

There’s no doubt that merino wool is an insulating rockstar among outdoorsmen and women. Thanks to its warmth, breathability, moisture-wicking, and odor-repelling performance, it has a massive fan ...

While a good merino sweater can often be an investment piece — and sometimes that’s very much true, if you’re paying for a heritage knit or premium Italian wool — the best merino wool sweaters aren’t ...

If you're looking for ways to get back on the golf course sooner this spring, consider incorporating wool into your on-course layering strategy. Bear with us, we know wearing wool on the golf course ...

Merino wool baselayers deliver superior thermal comfort and performance benefits, according to a new study and four-year research programme led by North Carolina State University and Woolmark. The ...

Apparel made of 100 percent merino wool is great for winter activity—until it isn’t. It insulates, wicks, and dries admirably, as well as mitigates odors—up to the day your fingers pop through the ...

Harry has been an avid international backpacker for almost 10 years, with an affinity for exploring places that most folks will tell you are too difficult to explore. Identifying as a complete nature ...

For my inaugural column for Forbes, I am writing about my favorite fabric for clothing for active pursuits. If you’ve already tried it, you’re likely a convert. If you’re still addicted to synthetic ...

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