The wonder of woolies

Ah, merino! Forget modern scientific wizardry, merino is the original technical fibre. Merino has had a renaissance in recent years with cyclists and other outdoor athletes realising that merino has natural properties no modern fabric can replicate.

Woven into a fabric as soft as silk and barely thicker, it seems extraordinary that something so thin can be so warm. The secret is that merino fibres are incredibly fine, barely a quarter the thickness of a human hair, so they trap air much more effectively. Not only that, merino fibres also wick sweat away without feeling clammy against the skin. That's important, because the chilling effect of air over damp fabric can be a real problem in cold conditions. Merino retains warmth even when wet, which makes it perfect for winter rides.

Finally, merino has natural anti-microbial properties which prevents unpleasant odours from building up. We don't recommend never washing your merino kit, but it's nice to know that you won't be turned away from cafes while on tour! None of these properties rely on artificial treatments, it's all down to nature.

Our merino is 100% non-mulesed and sourced from Australia.

Caring for your Merino product:

• GENTLE MACHINE OR HAND WASH COLD
• USE WOOLMARK APPROVED DETERGENT ON WOOL SETTING
• DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS
• WASH WITH SIMILAR COLOURS OR SEPARATELY
• LAY FLAT TO DRY IN SHADE
• DO NOT SOAK, BLEACH OR SPOT CLEAN
• COOL IRON IF REQUIRED
• DO NOT DRY CLEAN
• DO NOT TUMBLE DRY