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And theres one fabric Ive been obsessing over lately: merino wool.
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The fabric is soft against my skin, never digs into me uncomfortably, and minimizes boob sweat.
Which, yes, that sounds disgusting.
But I swear its not nearly as bad as it seems.
Allow me to explain.
Merino wool is wool that comes from the merino sheep.
You may be familiar with thick, chunky, itchy wool sweaters, which are not made from merino.
Now, most of the wool youll find in clothing is merino.
(The thick itchy stuff is typically reserved for items like sofa cushions and carpets.)
Merino has been traditionally used in base layers for winter sports like skiing.
Those benefits of woolmerino includedare primarily temperature regulation and moisture management.
Wool does this naturally, and many synthetic fabrics made for activewear are engineered to do this.
Sweat-wicking is a good thing, because it prevents sweat from drenching your clothing and sitting on your skin.
Wool is also considered to be odor-resistant.
This again comes down to its structure, which allows it to basically keep dirt out.
Of course, a wool T-shirt isnt going to make your actual BO any better.
Rather, just hang them up to air outwhich will likely lengthen the life of the garment too.
From my experience, every merino wool item I have worn has lived up to the hype.
Thats a big reason why brands choose to blend wool with other fabrics.
(Also, 100 percent merino wool can get pretty pricey.)
Below are some great merino wool products worth trying if youre interested in giving the fabric a chance.
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The mesh panel that runs down the back helps provide a bit more airflow.
(Theres also atank top versionthats just as great.)
Theyre cushy enough to keep my feet feeling good and I never feel like my feet get overly sweaty.
Plus, there are so many cool designs to choose from.
Its medium-impact and the padding is removable, if youd prefer to wear it without.
It also comes in some really pretty colors, if thats something you care about.
Which you totally should if you spend the cash on it.
Its loose fit and mesh back add some extra airflow for hotter days.
Buy it:$90 (regularly $120),icebreaker.com
