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Merino wool

merino sheep

Merino wool is an all-season, temperature-regulating fibre. Its breathable, moisture-wicking, odour-repellent and pretty darn comfortable too.

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Merino wool is a renewable fibre, shorn from Merino sheep that typically live in high country environments. Here, temperatures can soar and plummet in a matter of hours and their wool keeps them cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s not. This makes Merino wool an excellent fabric in active socks.

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Comfort

Merino is the world’s finest wool and feels soft and lightweight, which is why it’s a really good choice of fibre in socks. 

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Thermo regulating

What really sets Merino apart is its breathability. There is a natural crimp in wool fibre that provides pockets of insulation — holding and releasing heat dependent on what the body is doing.  

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Moisture wicking​

Merino wool acts as an escape route for sweat and excess heat, keeping you dry, warm, and cosy while you work up a sweat. As your body heats, Merino Wool absorbs moisture before it turns into sweat on your skin, and releases it, leaving you dry. 

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Odour resistant 

Merino wool can naturally absorb odour caused by bacteria, trapping smells and reducing their build up. Odour resistance is unique to wool. The chemical structure stops sweat and bacteria build-up. 

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Wash less often

Merino resists bacteria, so you don’t need to wash it as often or as rigorously as synthetics. Airing your Merino overnight will usually freshen it for the following day.​

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Backed by Science​​

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Thermo regulating properties​

  • CSIRO, "Wool and Warmth", n.p., n.d. Web,  2013

  • CSIRO, "Wool garments generate warmth in cool, damp conditions" N.p., n.d. Web,  2013

  • CSIRO, "Wool for Active Sports: Comfort and Performance Advantages" N.p., n.d. Web, 2013

  • Laing, R. M., Sims, S. T., Wilson, C. A., Niven, B. E., and Cruthers, N. M., “Differences in wearer response to garments for outdoor activity”, University of Otago, Ergonomics, 1-19. 2007

  • Collie,S.R., N.A.G.Johnson., “The benefits of wearing wool rather than man-made fibre garments”. Lincoln, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1998

  • Bakkevig, M.K, Nielsen, R. “Impact of wet underwear on thermoregulatory responses and thermal comfort in the cold”. Ergonomics, 37, 1375-89. 1994

  • Pessenhofer, H., B.Kohla, et al. “Influencing energy readiness and thermal regulation of humans during physical stress on a bicycle ergometer by clothing made from various textile materials” Physiologiches Institut, Karl-Franzens Universitat. 1991

  • Stuart, I.M., Schneider, A.M., Turner, T.R., Textile Research Journal, 1989

  • Holcombe, B.V. “The thermal insulation performance of textile fabrics”, CSIRO. 1987

  • Holmer, I., “Heat exchange and thermal insulation compared in woollen and nylon garments during wear trials”, Textile Research Journal, 55: 9, 511-8. 1985

  • Leeder, J. “Wool-Nature’s Wonder Fibre”, Australasian Textile Publishers. 1984

  • Holcombe, B.V., Hoschke, B.N., “Dry heat transfer characteristics of underwear fabrics”. Textile Research Journal, 53, 368-74. 1983

  • Rodahl, R., Giere, A., Staft, P.H., Wedin, B. “A physiological comparison of the protective value of nylon and wool in a cold environment, in  A. Borg and J. H. Veghte (eds.), “The Physiology of Cold Weather Survival” (AGARDReportNo620) 53-8. 1973

  • Rodwell, E. C., Renbourn, E. T., Greenland, J., Kenchington, K. W. L., “An investigation of the physiological value of sorption heat in clothing  assemblies” .Journal of the Textile Institute, 56,624-45. 1965

  • Pierce, F.T., Rees, and W.H., Heat transfer through moist fabrics. Journal of the Textile Institute, 37,T181-204. 1946

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Highly breathable and excellent moisture management​

  • Australian Wool Innovation, “Breathability” n.d. Web.  2013. 

  • Alan, Don, and Will. “Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers.” BackpackingLight.com. N.p., Web. 2005

  • Li, Y., Holcombe, B. V., Apcar, F., “Moisture buffering behaviour of hygroscopic fabric during wear”. Textile Research journal, 62: 11, 619-27. 1992

  • Massie,D.S., Mehta,P.N.,”Moisture transport properties of underwear fabrics”. Ilkley, Yorkshire, UK, International Wool Secretariat, Technical Centre. 1980

  • Onions, W. J., “Wool. An Introduction to its properties, varieties, uses and production”. Interscience Publishers: 46-63. 1962

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Antibacterial and odour inhibiting​

  • Aebi-Magee, J. “What Makes, Wool So Special?”, Wool Revolution. N.p., n.d. ,Web. 2013

  • Adams, S., “IMerino ::.”  N.p. n.d. , Web ,  2013. 

  • Burling-Claridge,G.R., Odour production inactive sportswear. WRONZ Confidential report. 1998

  • McQueen, R.H., Laing, R.M., Brooks, H.J.L., Niven, B.E., “Odour intensity in apparel fabrics and the link with bacterial populations”. Textile  Research Journal, 77, 449-56. 2007

  • McQueen, R.H., Laing, R.M., Wilson, C.A., Niven, B.E., and Delahunty, C.M., 2007.”Odor retention on apparel fabrics: Development of test methods for sensory detection”. Textile Research Journal, 77,645-52. 2007

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