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If you’re looking for the best base layers you can buy, the answer is likely to be merino wool. But there are now many different qualities and blends of merino so how do you know which is best?
Well choosing the gear selected by astronauts for use on the international Space Station, or by special forces and other professionals working in extreme environments – all of whom need the best.
What makes the brand they choose, Armadillo Merino®, the best? Well the company use extremely lightweight 190gsm 100% pure merino wool with a body-hugging fit and no potentially irritating seams. This performance fabric delivers superior protection, performance and comfort to wearers by exploiting the unique attributes of merino fibre.
The company claims their base layer’s near weightlessness and the comfort they provide actually help you stay fresh and active longer – great news for professional, and for skiers and boarders.
The 100% pure merino wool has the ability to thermoregulate in variable temperatures, as well as naturally killing off all odour and sucking away moisture, which make them great for world class adventurers and regular skiers and snowboarders alike.
The natural ‘odour-eating’ properties of Armadillo Merino® even mean it shouldn’t need washing as often as synthetic equivalents, but it can be laundered in a regular wash at 40C and are then very quick drying, retaining their shape without needing ironing.
Armadillo Merino®’s 2015-16 Elite range uses superfine 17,5 micron wool in a compact yarn knit structure which creates a fabric that is significantly stronger and more durable than regular merino garments. Products includes the Elite long johns (£85) and Python Elite long-sleeved crew neck (£110)
InTheSnow readers can get a 25% discount on the Python and Elite Leggings by entering the code “inthesnow25” at checkout.
