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Ortovox Merino Guardian Shell 3L Pants 15/16

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Quick overview

Discover new levels of comfort en safety. The Merino Guardian shell bears the signature of Ortovox’ freerider Chris Ebenbichler. This resulted in the first full-coverage, highly breathable Merino three layer shell in the world. The layer against the body is made of pure Merino wool that has been laminated to the Toray® Dermizax EV membrane as well as to the outer fabric.

Details

Merino has the ability to store extremely large volumes of moisture without causing the wearer to feel wet! It buffers moisture and passes it uniformly through the membrane to the outside environment. This eliminates the danger of rapid cooling during a chairlift ride after a strenuous powder session. Wear these pants with a first layer of Merino wool for extra comfort.

Features:

  • Shell: 100% polyamide
  • Toray Dermizax® EV membrane
  • Waterproofing: 20.000 mm
  • Extremely breathable: 20.000 gr/m² per 24 h
  • 100% windproof
  • Swisswool Back protection: 88% Swisswool, 12% polyactid
  • Inside: 100% Merino virgin wool
  • 100% Merino on skin
  • Stretchmembrane
  • Side zip vents
  • Waterproof Merino mesh hip pockets
  • Raised waterproof thigh pockets
  • Adjustable pant length
  • Large-area protection against sharp edges
  • Integrated gaiters
  • Average weight: 756 gr (size M)
  • Elastic-fit-system
  • Ergonomic cut

Information on Merino wool

Merino wool vs. synthetic materials

Merino wool is common in high-end, performance sportswear and commands a premium over synthetic fabrics. Compared to synthetic fabrics with a simple fiber structure, Merino wool fibers are soft and very thin. It has higher breathability and moisture regulating rates. In contrast to polyester, Merino wool feels warm and comfortable, and it retains warmth even when wet. It is excellent at regulating body temperature, especially when worn against the skin. And in contrast to other materials, it has excellent antibacterial properties and it’s odor neutralizing. You can simply leave your product to air, and you’ll be able to wear it again the next day.

Merino wool vs. wool in general

Several properties contribute to Merino's popularity for exercise clothing. At first, Merino is one of the softest types of wool available with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. The fine wool fibers are so thin that they are even below the human itching threshold. Second, Merino wool fibers provide warmth, without overheating the wearer. It will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer because of the high thermo-regulating qualities. The more grams of Merino per m², the better for cold weather performance.

Instructions for washing

  • Machine wash at 30 or 40°
  • Avoid dry cleaning and dryers.