Merino Gear Blog

Why 250 GSM is the base layer weight most people end up buying: what it covers, how it compares to 165 and 320, and how to layer it for skiing, hiking and the commute.

Why merino wool socks prevent blisters that cotton causes, how to pick a weight for hiking, skiing and trekking, and how to wash them so they last.

A merino wool t shirt sounds wrong for hot weather and outperforms cotton anyway. How 165 and 180 GSM differ, why it does not itch, and why travellers pack one instead of three.

Merino wool boxers at 190 GSM: why the layer closest to your skin is the one that benefits most from wool, how they compare to cotton and synthetic, and how to wash them.

Children are not small adults: they run hotter, sit still for longer, and produce laundry at a rate no fabric was designed to survive. Merino solves more of that problem...

Merino has a reputation for being delicate. It isn't — it just dislikes three specific things: heat, agitation and harsh chemistry. Avoid those and a merino garment will outlast most...

Weight is the most useful number on a merino garment — and the one almost nobody explains. It tells you more about how a layer will actually perform than the...

Synthetic base layers shed microplastics with every wash and last 500 years in landfill. Merino is renewable, biodegradable and built to be worn for years.

Your complete guide to transitioning from heavy winter layers to lightweight merino for hiking, running, travel & daily life.

March trails swing from 35F to 60F in a morning. Here is the merino layering system that handles it, plus five outdoor plans for the first warm weekend.

Why merino suits women who run, hike and travel: thermoregulation across a narrower comfort zone, no odour after days of wear, and which GSM weight to choose.

Flowers fade and chocolate disappears. A guide to choosing merino as a gift - what to pick for him, for her and for the family, and how to get the size right.