WOOLPOWER 200 unisex merino wool long johns

Woolpower wool garments have numerous benefits: excellent insulation, breathability, a non-itchy feel, infrequent washing requirements, resistance to perspiration odours, suitability for washing at 60 °C, durability and warmth even when wet, to name a few.

Unique wool terry knit

These very warm, soft merino wool long johns are made from the unique Ullfrotté Original wool terry fabric developed by Woolpower in 1970 in cooperation with the Swedish Army to keep soldiers stationed in camps in northern Sweden warm. Smooth and durable on the outside and looped on the inside, the fabric traps and retains considerable body heat.

The long johns can be worn as a base layer in cold conditions or as a mid-layer over Lite long johns in very cold conditions. Combinations with other Woolpower garments work well in different conditions, so it is worth trying out and experimenting with different layers.

Warm and breathable

Depending on the garment (Lite range, wool terry 200, 400, 600 and others), the specially knitted merino wool fabric offers excellent insulation. The thicker the wool layer, the more air it can trap (as in wool terry), helping to retain body heat more effectively.

Practical details

These long johns keep the legs warm and dry. The thoughtful circular-knitted design is comfortable because numerous seams can sometimes cause discomfort. For a better fit, the side sections are joined with a gusset that divides the central seam towards the two sides. This increases freedom of movement and comfort. Soft, elastic ribbed cuffs at the ankles keep the legs in place.

Does not itch

Many people say they cannot tolerate wool against their skin. In reality, wool fibres vary greatly. Exploring the reasons for itching takes us all the way to what merino sheep eat and how they live.

Sheep that spend the whole year outdoors grazing on fresh vegetation produce long, fine and curly wool fibres. Merino sheep that spend part of the year indoors eating dried or prepared feed have shorter, coarser and stiffer fibres. Garments made from such fibres itch because the fibres are not soft enough to bend against the skin.

Woolpower works with merino sheep farms on the fertile lands of Patagonia and Uruguay.

From happy sheep to happy people!

Easy care

One of the natural properties of merino wool is its antibacterial action. This is convenient for wool wearers: the garment resists perspiration odours and does not need frequent washing (airing it outdoors or in a well-ventilated room is often enough). When washing is needed, a 60-degree programme and Woolpower wool detergent can be used. The lanolin in the detergent helps preserve the garment's desirable properties wash after wash, allowing Woolpower clothing to be worn for many years.

Durability

The outer layer of Woolpower merino wool clothing contains a small proportion of synthetic fibres to extend its useful life. The surface in contact with the skin, however, is entirely natural and comfortable.

Please note: this is natural merino wool. The wool pills that develop over time with wear are proof of this. We call them our 'pills of pride' :), because practicality, simplicity and a slightly rugged look are characteristic of Woolpower wearers.