Do you already know the all-rounder for sport, everyday life and leisure? Merino is the material when it comes to your well-being. Thanks to its many positive properties, our sustainably produced merino clothing from Austria is an absolute asset to your closet. Want to bet that you won't want to wear anything else from now on?
Where does the Merino wool come from?
Merino wool is a purely natural product. However, there are clear differences in quality here too. As your well-being and that of the Merino sheep is important to us, all Alpin Loacker Merino products meet the highest quality standards.
We only use certified merino wool from trustworthy suppliers in
- New Zealand,
- South Africa,
- Argentina
- and the Falkland Islands.
Our merino sportswear and functional underwear is produced in compliance with strict guidelines, 100% ecologically and therefore completely free of harmful substances.
We also consistently reject the use of mulesing. These painful practices are in no way in line with our values. Because the well-being of people, animals and the environment is our mission.
Our merino wool has multiple certifications:
- (ZQ Seal)
- Woolmark
- BSCI
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100
- Anti Mulesing
What makes Merino so special?
Once you've tried functional underwear made from merino, you'll never want to wear anything else. You can really feel the full potential of this natural product directly on your skin.
Merino wool is:
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Temperature-regulating: it cools in summer and warms in winter.
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Antibacterial: Your textiles made from this unique fiber do not absorb odors thanks to the natural self-cleaning function. These are simply released back into the air. This means you can save on unnecessary luggage, especially on tours lasting several days.
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Quick-drying: The natural fiber absorbs moisture and wicks it away to the outside. As merino wool dries in the air in no time at all, you won't break a sweat.
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Soft and non-scratchy: The high wearing comfort is due to the fineness of the individual fibers.
- Lightweight: Merino wool is finer and has a shorter staple than conventional wool. This also makes it many times lighter.
Why are merino shirts so suitable for hiking?
Comfort and functionality are particularly important when hiking. Who wants to be cold or sweaty? And you don't want your clothes to chafe, scratch or smell, do you?
None of this will happen with Alpin Loacker merino T-shirts for men and women. On the contrary! You are guaranteed to feel boundless, free and carefree in them.
How sustainable is merino wool?
First of all: merino wool is not sustainable per se. This requires the highest level of purity, quality and animal welfare. We guarantee that our
functional merino underwear and all other products meet these criteria.
We consistently avoid the use of crude oil and chemicals in production. You will also never find mulesing with us.
Mulesing is used to boost wool production. The sheep are mutilated in a cruel way. In our eyes, this practice completely violates animal welfare law.
We consistently reject this kind of treatment of living beings. Instead, we focus on genuine sustainability:
- by not using chemicals,
- CO₂-neutral production
- and the use of certified merino wool from caring and reputable farmers.
We source our wool from a renowned importer whose merino wool is subject to the ZQ seal. The seal guarantees compliance with the highest international standards.
Does merino scratch the skin?
No. Unlike conventional wool, merino does not scratch the skin. Merino wool is particularly fine and elastic. When it comes into contact with the skin, the fibers in merino underwear bend and gently hug the skin. This makes it particularly comfortable to wear.
Can I wear merino clothing at any time of year?
Yes, even if it sounds paradoxical at first: Functional underwear and a trekking shirt made from merino are also suitable for hiking in summer. This is mainly due to the temperature-regulating properties of this natural fiber.
- In summer it cools
- and in winter merino provides cozy warmth.
How do I find the right size?
To benefit from all the positive properties, you should wear merino underwear and your merino shirt relatively close to your body when hiking.
If you are unsure about your size selection, you will find a detailed size description and corresponding information on the cut for each product.
At what temperatures can the merino functional underwear from Alpin Loacker be washed?
Our functional underwear and merino clothing from Austria can be easily washed (without shrinking) at 30 degrees on a delicate or wool wash cycle. Use wool detergent for this.
After shaking out, you should hang up merino wool textiles and NOT tumble dry them! It is guaranteed to shrink there.
What does a good merino baselayer set consist of?
From merino boxer shorts to merino underpants for women and merino long johns for men. You are perfectly covered with the basics. Merino hiking socks, functional underpants and merino long-sleeved shirts for men ensure that your basic clothing fits perfectly on the mountain. Because everyone knows that if the basics aren't right when it comes to outdoor sports clothing, it can quickly become uncomfortable. Thermal clothing that does not dry and does not allow air to pass through can quickly cause the body's temperature balance to fluctuate. The fact that merino functional underwear dries quickly and wicks away sweat prevents this from happening in the first place. Merino hiking socks, merino underpants and merino long-sleeved shirts for women are also ultra-light and therefore the ideal companion for any outdoor activity.
Which merino underwear is available from Alpin Loacker?
The ingenious properties of Merino wool not only serve our Merino wool T-shirt ladies, Longsleeves merino ladies, Merino jackets ladies - Our mountain enthusiasts can no longer imagine alpine tours, hiking, skiing and other sporting activities without our Merino boxer shorts and Merino hiking socks for men and women. Our Merino Basics set also includes our Merino long johns for men and women, which feature CORESPUN Technology from our supplier Südwolle Group. This ensures greater stability of the merino thermal underwear and also increases its elasticity and durability.
What clothing from the ALPIN LOACKER store can I wear over merino clothing?
You can wear anything that is good and useful for you over Merino: