Do you already know the all-rounder for sports, everyday life & 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 enrichment for your wardrobe. Bet you won't want to wear anything else from now on?
Where does merino wool come from?
Merino wool is a pure natural product. However, there are clear quality differences here as well. Since your well-being and that of the merino sheep are important to us, all Alpin Loacker merino products meet the highest quality standards.
We use exclusively certified merino wool from trusted suppliers in
- New Zealand,
- South Africa,
- Argentina
- and the Falkland Islands.
Our merino sportswear and functional clothing are produced 100% ecologically and thus completely free of pollutants, in compliance with strict guidelines.
We also consistently reject the use of mulesing. These painful practices do not align with our values in any way. Because the well-being of people, animals, and the environment is our mission.
Our merino wool is certified multiple times:
- (ZQ Seal)
- Woolmark
- BSCI
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100
- Anti Mulesing
What makes merino so special?
Once you've experienced the benefits of functional underwear made from merino, you'll never want to wear anything else again. You can feel the full potential of this natural product particularly well 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 its natural self-cleaning function. These are simply released back into the air. Especially on multi-day tours, you can save unnecessary luggage this way.
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Quick-drying: The natural fiber absorbs moisture and wicks it to the outside. Since merino wool dries in no time in the air, you won't sweat.
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Soft and non-itchy: The high wearing comfort is due to the fineness of the individual fibers.
- Light: Merino wool is finer and shorter-stapled than conventional wool. As a result, it is also many times lighter.
Why are merino shirts so good for hiking?
Especially when hiking, wearing comfort and functionality come first. Who wants to freeze or sweat? And the clothing shouldn't chafe, itch, or smell, right?
None of this will happen with the Alpin Loacker merino T-shirts for men and women. On the contrary! You will definitely feel limitless, free, and carefree in them.
How sustainable is merino wool?
First of all: Merino wool is not inherently sustainable. This requires the highest degree of purity, quality, and animal welfare. We guarantee you that our
functional clothing made from merino and all other products meet these criteria.
We consistently refrain from using crude oil and chemicals in production. You will never find mulesing with us.
Mulesing is used to boost wool production. The sheep are mutilated in a cruel manner. In our view, this practice completely violates animal welfare laws.
We consistently reject such treatment of living beings. Instead, we focus on true sustainability:
- by avoiding chemicals,
- CO₂-neutral production
- and the use of certified merino wool from loving and reputable farmers.
We source our wool from a renowned importer whose merino wool is subject to the ZQ seal. The seal ensures compliance with the highest international standards.
Does Merino itch on the skin?
No. Unlike conventional wool, Merino does not itch on the skin. Merino wool is particularly fine and elastic. Upon skin contact, the fiber in merino underwear curls and gently conforms. This ensures particularly high wearing comfort.
Can I wear merino clothing in every season?
Yes! Even though it might sound paradoxical at first: Functional wear and a trekking shirt made of Merino are suitable for hiking even in summer. This is mainly due to the temperature-regulating properties of the natural fiber.
- In summer, it cools
- and in winter, Merino provides cozy warmth.
How do I find the right size?
To enjoy all the positive properties, you should wear merino underwear and your merino shirt for hiking relatively close to the body.
If you are unsure about the size selection, you will find a detailed size description and corresponding information about the fit with 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 in the delicate or wool wash cycle. Use wool detergent for this.
After shaking out, you should hang textiles made of merino wool and NOT dry them in the dryer! They will definitely shrink there.
What does a good Merino baselayer set consist of?
From the Merino Boxershorts to Merino Women's Underpants and Merino Men's Long Underpants. With the basics, you are perfectly covered. The Merino Hiking Socks, Functional Underpants and Merino Men's Long Sleeve Shirt ensure that the base clothing sits on the mountain. Because everyone knows, if the basics are not right with clothing in outdoor sports, it can quickly become uncomfortable. Thermal clothing that does not dry and does not allow air to pass through can quickly upset the body's temperature balance. Since Merino functional underwear dries quickly and wicks away sweat, this does not happen at all. Likewise, Merino hiking socks, Merino underwear, and Merino Long Sleeve Shirt Women are ultra-light and thus the ideal companion for any outdoor activity.
What Merino underwear is available at Alpin Loacker?
The ingenious properties of Merino wool not only serve our Merino Wool T-shirt Women, Longsleeves Merino Women, Merino Jackets Women - our mountain friends can no longer imagine alpine tours, hiking, skiing, and other sporting activities without the Merino boxer shorts and Merino hiking socks for both men and women. Furthermore, in our Merino Basics Set are our Merino long underwear for women and men, which feature the CORESPUN Technology from our supplier Südwolle Group. This provides more stability for the Merino thermal underwear and also increases its elasticity and durability.
What clothing from the ALPIN LOACKER shop can I wear over Merino clothing?
Over Merino, you can wear anything that is good and useful for you: