WOOLPOWER 200 merino wool base layer top
This warm, soft, long-sleeved merino wool base layer top is made from the unique wool terry fabric developed by Woolpower in cooperation with the Swedish Army. The wool terry insulates body heat and retains it effectively.
The top has an extended back, elastic cuffs and a round neck. Its circular-knitted body improves comfort because there are no lengthwise seams to rub against the skin.
Durable, easy to care for (avoid frequent washing) and antibacterial, this merino wool base layer top can be worn next to the skin, as a mid-layer or on its own like a jumper. The choice depends on the season, weather, preferences and how it is combined with other Woolpower garments.
Woolpower base and mid-layer clothing is made entirely in Sweden. It is easy to care for, does not irritate even very sensitive skin and provides exceptional warmth in the most extreme conditions.
This very warm, Swedish-made top can be worn on its own as a jumper, as a mid-layer or as a base layer in cold conditions. It can be combined with other Woolpower garments to suit a wide range of conditions!
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 low-neck top is soft and comfortable to wear. An extended back keeps the back covered, while elastic sleeve ends hold the sleeves in place. The thoughtful circular-knitted construction improves comfort because numerous seams can cause irritation. The body and sleeves are circular knitted, so there are 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 specific garment (LITE range, wool terry 200, 400, etc.), the specially knitted merino wool fabric provides excellent insulation. The thicker the wool layer, the more air it can trap (as in wool terry), helping to retain body heat more effectively.
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.
Details
Ullfrotté Original wool terry (60% merino wool, 25% polyester, 13% polyamide, 2% elastane. 200 g/m²).