NORTH CAROLINA – Merino wool garments offer significant advantages over synthetic alternatives in regulating body temperature during athletic activity. These are the conclusions of new research led by North Carolina State University.
The four-year study, conducted in climate-controlled environments and published in peer-reviewed journals, found that 100 per cent Merino wool base layers outperformed other fibres in maintaining a stable microclimate next to the skin during stop-go sports such as cycling, hiking, golf and climbing.
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