Smartwool

Why wool? Merino wool, specifically, is naturally hydrophobic, highly breathable, and antimicrobial. In other words, it truly is the "smart" wool. Merino's characteristics lend themselves perfectly to products like t-shirts, socks, and underwear, because merino fibers wick and breathe better than most engineered synthetic fibers, while also neutralizing odors and providing a softer hand against the skin. But SmartWool's products are about more than just the raw material. Great care is taken in the production of the wool it uses to ensure products of not only the highest quality, but ones that are ethically and sustainably created.  The lush, jagged mountains of New Zealand play host to the majority of the world's Merino sheep. SmartWool works closely with small, experienced growers in this region to ensure the best yarn. A Merino sheep is only shorn once per year; to put that in perspective, one sheep's wool equates to only 40 pairs of SmartWool socks or seven mid-weight base layers. For this reason, every sheep is considered precious, meaning that SmartWool lives by the ethos that good wool requires a happy sheep. That's why SmartWool pioneered the humane treatment of sheep in New Zealand and refuses to source from any growers who don't abide by its standards. It was also the first to extend long-term contracts to growers, providing a sense of security that enables them to continue extending quality care and supervision. Continuing this philosophy, you'll find that 90% of SmartWool's products are knit in America. Your favorite slippers, beanie, pants, or mittens are all ethically produced in encouraging work environments. This means that you get a product that's made with love—from start to finish.  Sure, getting to the finished product isn't easy, but SmartWool wouldn't have it any other way. The end result is, after all, a remarkable thing to behold–a natural product, with an ethical footprint, that outperforms nearly every synthetic on the market. It doesn't get much better than that.

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Smartwool - Socks, Gloves, Tights & Slippers

Why wool? Merino wool, specifically, is naturally hydrophobic, highly breathable, and antimicrobial. In other words, it truly is the ""smart"" wool. Merino's characteristics lend themselves perfectly to products like t-shirts, socks, and underwear, because merino fibers wick and breathe better than most engineered synthetic fibers, while also neutralizing odors and providing a softer hand against the skin.
 But SmartWool's products are about more than just the raw material. Great care is taken in the production of the wool it uses to ensure products of not only the highest quality, but ones that are ethically and sustainably created.
 The lush, jagged mountains of New Zealand play host to the majority of the world's Merino sheep. SmartWool works closely with small, experienced growers in this region to ensure the best yarn. A Merino sheep is only shorn once per year; to put that in perspective, one sheep's wool equates to only 40 pairs of SmartWool socks or seven mid-weight base layers. For this reason, every sheep is considered precious, meaning that SmartWool lives by the ethos that good wool requires a happy sheep. That's why SmartWool pioneered the humane treatment of sheep in New Zealand and refuses to source from any growers who don't abide by its standards. It was also the first to extend long-term contracts to growers, providing a sense of security that enables them to continue extending quality care and supervision. Continuing this philosophy, you'll find that 90% of SmartWool's products are knit in America. Your favorite slippers, beanie, pants, or mittens are all ethically produced in encouraging work environments. This means that you get a product that's made with love—from start to finish.
 Sure, getting to the finished product isn't easy, but SmartWool wouldn't have it any other way. The end result is, after all, a remarkable thing to behold–a natural product, with an ethical footprint, that outperforms nearly every synthetic on the market. It doesn't get much better than that.

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Ski Clothing

Military Olive Heather/Black

Merino 250 Baselayer 1/4-Zip - Men's

Golden Olive

Charcoal Heather

Neptune Blue

Intraknit Merino 200 Colorblock Crew - Men's

Black Mountain Stripe

Deep Navy Mountain Stripe

Intraknit Merino 200 Pattern Crew - Men's

Black Bryan Iguchi Mountains

Black/Tibetan Red Heather Mountain Range

Merino 250 Baselayer Pattern Crew - Men's

Woodsmoke/Black

IntraKnit Merino 200 Crew Top - Men's

Masala

Merino 250 Baselayer Plant-Based Dye Logo Crew - Men's

Black

Forged Iron

Deep Navy

Intraknit Merino 200 Colorblock 1/4-Zip Top - Men's

Merino 250 Baselayer Pattern 1/4-Zip Top - Men's

Golden Olive/Black

Black/Charcoal

Merino 250 Baselayer Hoodie - Men's

Merino Sport 250 Wind 1/2-Zip Top - Men's

Light Woodsmoke

Deep Navy Stripe

Merino 150 Long-Sleeve Baselayer - Men's

Black Stripe

Merino 150 Boxer Brief - Men's

Intraknit Merino 200 Pattern Bottom - Men's

Military Olive

IntraKnit Merino 250 Thermal 1/4-Zip Top - Men's

Smartloft 60 Hybrid 1/2-Zip Top - Men's

Charcoal Heather/Black

Intraknit Merino 200 3/4 Bottom - Men's

Wave Blue Stripe

Black Canyon Sunset Print

Dark Peacock Cactus Print

One Size

Merino 150 Neck Gaiter

Light Gray Pinwheel

Alpine Blue Camo

L/XL

Merino 250 Reversible Pattern Cuffed Beanie - Kids'

Capri

Isto Retro Beanie

Pomegranate

Isto Beanie - Kids'

Light Gray Palm

Merino 250 Long Neck Gaiter

IntraKnit Merino 250 Thermal Bottom - Men's

Alpine Blue Heather

Stripe Pom Beanie - Kids'

Ski Town Hat

Multi Color

Merino Sport POW Gaiter

Light Gray Heather

Merino Sport 250 Wind Boxer Brief - Men's

Military Olive Camo

Merino 250 Pattern Bottom - Men's

Wave Blue Heather

Merino 250 Neck Gaiter

Intraknit Thermal Balaclava

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