WOOLPOWER 600 merino wool zip-up jumper

Made in Sweden, this exceptionally warm zip-up jumper helps keep the wearer warm even in extreme conditions or during stationary and low-activity work in cold environments. It can be combined with thinner Woolpower garments from the Lite, 200 and 400 ranges, worn under a windproof or waterproof jacket, or used as an outer layer on cooler evenings.

Wool terry (Ullfrotte Original) is a warm, durable and easy-care merino wool fabric developed in 1970 together with the Swedish army to keep soldiers stationed at remote camps in northern Sweden warm. Its outside is smooth and durable, while the terry loops inside trap plenty of body heat.

The high, reinforced collar keeps the neck warm, the extended back keeps the lower back covered and the thumb grips keep the sleeves in place. The long zip makes temperature control easy: open it to release heat and close it again when the air becomes cooler.

The practical circular-knit construction improves comfort by reducing seams that could rub. The body of this jumper is knitted in the round and therefore has no lengthwise seams.

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.

Warm and breathable

Depending on the garment, whether from the Lite range or made from 200, 400 or another weight of wool terry, the specially knitted merino wool provides excellent insulation. A thicker wool layer can trap more air, particularly in terry fabric, helping retain body heat more effectively.

A comfortable, non-itchy feel

Many people find ordinary wool uncomfortable against their skin, but different types of wool can feel very different. Understanding why wool may itch involves looking at merino sheep, their feed and their living conditions.

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 character. This is convenient in everyday wear: the garment resists perspiration odours and does not need frequent washing; airing it outdoors or in a well-ventilated space is often enough. When washing is required, a 60 °C programme can be used together with Woolpower wool detergent, whose lanolin content helps maintain the garment's properties. With proper care, Woolpower garments can be worn for many years.

Durability

Woolpower merino wool garments contain a small proportion of synthetic fibres on the outer surface to improve durability and extend their useful life. The surface in contact with the skin is entirely natural and comfortable.

Note: This is natural merino wool. Small pills may develop on the fabric with wear. Woolpower calls them 'pills of pride', as a practical, understated and slightly rugged appearance is part of the character of these garments.