WOOLPOWER 400 merino wool zip-up jumper

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

This exceptionally warm, soft merino wool zip-up jumper is made from unique wool terry fabric (Ullfrotte Original), developed by Woolpower in 1970 in collaboration with the Swedish army to keep soldiers stationed in northern Sweden warm. The fabric is smooth and durable on the outside, with terry loops on the inside that trap and retain body heat.

Made in Sweden, this exceptionally warm zip-up jumper can serve as an outer layer in milder conditions or as a mid-layer on very cold winter days. It also combines effectively with other Woolpower garments in a wide range of conditions.

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.

Practical details

The high, double-layer collar keeps the neck warm and features a knitted-in Woolpower logo at the back. The longer back keeps the lower back covered, thumb grips hold the sleeves in position, and the long zip allows temperature control: open it to release excess heat and close it when more warmth is needed.

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.

The jumper has a high double-layer collar, an extended back, thumb grips at the cuffs and a long zip for temperature control. The circular-knit body adds comfort by eliminating rubbing lengthwise seams.

Does not cause itching

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.