Merino sheep, which originated in North Africa, spread to Spain during the Middle Ages and from there, via Germany, they have spread around the world, arriving with European settlers as far as Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand, areas where most of the world’s existing Merino sheep live today.
Merino wool, which grows in small, dense strands on the backs of the sheep, is a fibre composed of keratin and protein, and has unique properties that make it an ideal choice for sportswear. The core ensures breathability and moisture wicking, while the surface is hydrophilic, keeping the skin dry.
The merino wool we use for our garments is the result of a long process of research and selection, and it offers a unique array of properties that make it the ideal option for sportswear.
The characteristics of breathability, elasticity and inelasticity, already inherent to this fibre, are pushed to new limits thanks to H2DRY treatment. Merino wool offers a unique set of properties that make it an ideal option for sportswear.
Merino wool is thermoregulating.
Wool fibres are curled by nature, allowing body heat to be compressed into air chambers, thus promoting optimal thermal insulation against heat and cold in both summer and winter. The fibres are also hydrophilic, so the surface remains dry while moisture is transported into the core. Wool can store up to 35 per cent of its specific weight in moisture without feeling wet, thus allowing effective heat dispersion through evaporation. Sweat and its natural cooling function of the body are thus not hindered.

Merino wool is breathable.
This property is due to the fibres’ ability to absorb water vapour from the microclimate directly through the skin and release it again when the humidity level drops, i.e. when it becomes drier. Of course, wool also dries quickly, which is why it remains comfortable even on hot days.
Merino wool is odourless.
The reason lies in the structure of its fibre: the surface configuration is such that bacteria have little chance of nesting. And it is precisely these bacteria, more precisely their waste, that are responsible for unpleasant odours. Keratin, the filamentous protein at the base of Merino wool fibres, annihilates odour-causing bacteria. This self-cleaning function is truly unbeatable and reduces the need for frequent washing.

Merino wool is soft and practical.
The Merino wool fibres used are so fine that they are well below the 25 micron level where they begin to irritate the skin. The fibres are so soft that they bend on contact with the skin, and contact is not perceived as unpleasant. Merino wool proves practical: simply machine-wash it at 30°/40°. Only the outer structure of the wool fibre is washed, thus preventing it from shrinking.
Merino wool is sustainable.
Merino wool embodies this concept perfectly. The sheep from which the wool used for our garments comes are sheared painlessly and naturally, contributing to the growth of a new fleece without the need for chemical additives. Wool is biodegradable and only requires natural resources such as water, air and sunlight. When you choose Merino Wool, you are choosing comfort, performance and commitment to the environment.

Our merino wool is treated with H2DRY
a new technology that further improves the performance of wool in terms of breathability and elasticity. Tests performed in the laboratories of the Polytechnic of Turin have shown that merino wool yarns subjected to H2DRY are able to exceptionally wick body moisture to the outer side of the garment, remaining dry and comfortable, even in the most demanding conditions. H2DRY maintains the characteristics of the yarn over time, without the need for special care. Even in intensive use or after frequent washing, the fibres retain their natural elasticity and the garment offers all its aesthetic qualities intact. The fabric obtained by weaving these yarns offers excellent comfort and fit, as well as making it possible to create “crease-proof” garments, which easily regain their fresh, intact appearance.

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