Blog de Merino Gear
How to Choose a Merino Wool Long Sleeve 250 Base Layer
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.
Merino Wool Socks for Hiking: Why Wool Beats Cotton on the Trail
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.
Merino Wool T-Shirt: Why Wool Is Cooler Than Cotton in Summer
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: Why Woollen Undergarments Beat Cotton
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.
