TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Everything you ever wanted to know about Merino - and quite a bit you didn't!
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Why Merino?

Why should you choose merino gear rather than synthetic? Here's where you'll find the answers to those frequently asked questions.

Superfine Merino.

Why not all "merino" is the same. Only a comparatively few select flocks in New Zealand and Australia produce the ultrafine fleece that can be spun and made into high performance fabric smooth and soft enough to be worn next to the skin, and be machine washable. Beware of imitations!

Breathability and the Layering Concept

How to choose and optimise the efficiency of your outdoor clothing.

Choosing a Baselayer

Flat seams v. Overlocked, Set-in sleeves v. Raglan; closed v. Open neck; what weight? Is it function, or is it style?

The Myth of Wicking.

What it is and how it works, and more importantly, when it doesn't work.

Multi-climate Merino & UV Protection.

Why merino wool is as good for wearing in summer as in winter, in wet weather and in dry.

Merino in Antarctica.

A report by Professor Jane Francis on the Superfine Merino and Merino-Possum gear she took to Antarctica on her last research trip.

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Mallory's Gear.

The results of research, backed by a leading synthetics company, on what Mallory wore on his attempt on Everest in 1924, and how reproductions of it compared in tests alongside modern synthetics - and why you may not have heard much about the results!

Merino Wool - the beginning.

Who started the wool industry in Australia and New Zealand? You may be surprised.

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