Midweight balaclava Elbrus – 88% extra fine merino – Unisex

Extra fine merino wool yarn 19.5µm

Compared to other types of wool, merino wool is always fine and soft, generally less than 24 micron (μm) in diameter. Yet, it is graded by its fineness to produce yarn. The finer the wool used to produce the yarn is, the softer it will be on the skin. Extra fine merino wool can be worn directly on the skin even on the most sensible parts. It is very pleasant.

Knit type Jersey

Jersey is the most common type of knit fabric. It is widely used for making T-shirts or draped garments like dresses and tops. It is lightweight and not so stretchy unless the material has an amount of elasthane.

Medium heavyweight merino wool knit 310gsm

This is an indicator of the merino wool fabric thickness. GSM stands for grams per square meter. Medium-heavy weight is the perfect thickness for a second layer in cool to cold weather. It can be sufficient on its own or be supplemented with a third layer such as a jacket.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Standard 100 certification guarantees that the certified item has been tested against harmful substances and that it is therefore harmless for human health. Tests are conducted by independent institutes based on criteria of Standard 100. Absence of numerous regulated and non-regulated substances, which may be harmful to human health are verified. Limit values for the STANDARD 100 often go beyond national and international requirements.