MERINO WOOL INSULATION LAYER

Comet represents where our Merino Wool layers step it up a notch in terms of insulation. Coming in at a whopping 315 grams per square meter (more than double our lightest wool fabric line, Vapor), this American made Merino Wool fabric is designed to take advantage of the welding together of two separate fabrics - a Merino Wool outer layer and a recycled polyester inner layer - to create an unstoppable insulating, sweat wicking piece. How does that work, exactly, and why the “bi-ply” design? The insulation piece is easy: Air gets trapped between the two layers, responding to the temperature of the body and retaining that heat when things get chilly. The sweat-wicking piece is a little more scientific: polyester is hydrophobic while wool is hydrophilic, meaning as the body sweats the polyester component “repels” the sweat off the body and into the outer layer where the wool then releases the sweat as water vapor, keeping your body dry and free of heat-sapping moisture. Available in crews, quarter zips, hoodies, leggings, balaclavas and gaiters. 

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HOW TO LAYER MERINO

Comet is a classic Merino Wool insulating layer, designed to be worn over thinner and lighter fabrics to deliver an unparalleled sweat free and thermoregulating experience. With that said, our team here in Montana is more than accustomed to rocking Comet as a next-to-skin wool base layer thanks to the softness of the fabric and no-bulk performance it delivers in cool to freezing cold conditions.

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Merino Wool 101

Why do people wear Merino Wool for cold weather? Why do people wear Merino Wool for hot weather? The reasons can be incredibly diverse and a little tricky to figure out for someone just learning how to layer Merino Wool clothing for their own adventures. Check out this quick guide to get you started.

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