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Merino Wool offered by Patagonia

While all wool retains its insulative qualities while wet, only exceptionally fine wool can wick moisture away from the skin. We buy only 100% merino wool from three superbly run ranches in the southern alps of New Zealand capable of producing wool fiber to an 18.5-micron fineness, or about one-fifth as thick as a human hair. We’re confident that our wool is the best in the world for use as a moisture-managing baselayer. And it is exceptionally soft against the skin, naturally odor resistant and machine washable.

There are other benefits. Environmental standards for stock raising are stringent. The ratio of head to hectare is low. The sheep graze on natural grass and drink spring water. They are not subject to painful mulesing. Their wool, because it is so fine, can be slow-washed without environmentally harmful chlorine.

Wool performance characteristics:

100% merino wool is the ideal natural fiber for Performance Baselayers
Regulates body temperature by controlling the rate of evaporative cooling
Soft next to skin
Naturally moves moisture away from skin
Naturally odor resistant
Chlorine-free (see sidebar)
Machine washable (lay flat to dry)

Wool 2
Stay dry and warm in our most versatile natural-fiber baselayer designed for a wide range of exertion levels and temperatures.
Fabric: 4.4 oz 100% chlorine-free merino wool

Wool 3
Stay dry and warm in this natural-fiber baselayer designed for variable activity levels in cool to cold weather.
Fabric: 6.9 oz 100% chlorine-free merino wool

Wool 4
Stay dry and super warm in this toasty baselayer designed for stop-and-
go activities in cold to very cold weather.
Fabric: 7.8 oz 100% chlorine-free merino wool

Biostretch 3 New from Patagonia

New to our Performance Baselayer lineup for fall 2008, these technically advanced, form-fitting baselayer tops and bottoms are engineered to help you stay dry and warm during high-output pursuits in cold weather. Made with 95% poly (73% recycled) and 5% spandex, Biostretch provides 50+ UPF sun protection and is fully recyclable.

Biostretch 3
Stay dry and warm in this high-performance baselayer featuring strategically placed open mesh knit patterns that help release heat and invite airflow during high-octane sports.
Fabric: 5.5-oz 95% polyester (73% recycled) 5% spandex; with 50+ UPF sun protection. 100% recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Patagonia Ice Field Jacket
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Patagonia Ice Field Jacket
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Like a portable warming hut, the Ice Field Jacket provides insulation and waterproof/breathable protection for when you’re heading out into the cold and wet. The stretch-polyester H2No® shell encases continuous filament insulation that’s compressible and warm when wet; reinforcements cover the shoulders, elbows, lower arms, lower back and waist. The 2-way-adjustable hood (not helmet-compatible) has an internal stand-up collar, and all external zippers are coated and water-resistant. Other details include two handwarmer, two chest, one internal security and a large mesh drop-in pocket; pit zips; supple, die-cut cuff tabs; a drawcord hem.

Waterproof/breathable 2.5-layer stretch polyester shell, 2-layer polyester reinforcements on shoulders, elbows and lower arms, lower back and waist, H2No® waterproof/breathable barrier, continuous filament insulation
2-way adjustable hood (not helmet compatible) has internal stand-up collar
External zippers are coated, reverse-coil water-resistant
Pockets: two handwarmer, two chest, one internal security and one large mesh drop-in
Pit zips
Cuffs secure with supple, die-cut tabs; drawcord hem
Shell: 2.5-layer, 4.2-oz 50-denier polyester (100% recycled) stretch ripstop with a waterproof/breathable H2No® barrier and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Reinforcements: 2-layer, 6.4-oz 150-denier 100% recycled polyester plain weave with a H2No barrier and a Deluge DWR finish. Insulation: Body: 3-oz Climashield® Green continuous filament polyester (40% recycled), Panels: 60-g Thermogreen™ polyester (90% recycled).
947 g (33.4 oz)

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