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Merino wool has become the material choice of high performance brands for base layers. If you are looking for a base layer that could give you the performance advantage or just a base layer that would give you the comfort that you can’t find in others. Why have they chosen merino? Why is it so great? Some scientists have taken some time to have a closer look at it and here are some of their thoughts about it. Merino is hydroscopic. It’s is capable of absorbing moisture vapor and moving it away from your body while at the same time repelling liquid to come in. This is only unique in merino base layers. It is also highly absorbent; it can hold up to thirty percent of its weight in moisture before it starts to feel damp. Merino wool is also a heat releaser. It has a heat of sorption rate of four times as much as nylon which means that even if it cold or damp, it will be able to release heat back to your body. This is really helpful if you are in a cold environment. Despite of it being heat releaser merino wool is breathable. It can be worn in warm or cool weather without the ‘clammy’ sensation. Merino garments don’t need washing as often as synthetics because they are naturally resistant to odor and soiling. And the best thing about it is that it is made up of keratin the same substance that the human skin is made of. Merino wool is significantly finer than traditional sheep’s wool. This is ideal for those people who have a sensitive skin because they don’t itch. One of the reasons why other people hate to wear this type of clothing is because they feel itchy when wearing them. It is also considered as one of the least flammable fibers because of its keratin composition and high water absorption. This is really good in sitting around camp fires. So if you are looking for winter weather or any other type of base layer it is best that you choose the one that is made up of merino wool. Its performance has already been scientifically proven. Most of the top leading base layer producers are already using it. It is enough reason for you to choose this kind rather than the base layer made up of synthetic fiber. Merino base layers offer the qualities those others fibers cannot give you. Learn more about Base Layers
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