Following a four-year research program by North Carolina State University, Woolmark’s study confirmed that 100 percent Merino wool base-layer garments deliver superior thermal and added performance benefits during stop-and-go sports. The concept, known as dynamic breathability, the Australian Merino wool marketer said, reflects how well the material adapts to changing conditions.
“This is about the ongoing transition from activity to recovery. With wool’s structure designed by nature to enhance wearer performance, it responds in real time to changing physiological needs,” said John Roberts, Woolmark’s managing director. “It automatically keeps athletes close to their comfort zone, allowing 100 percent focus on the challenge, especially in unpredictable and high-output activities, such as cycling or rock climbing, where a base layer is often all they wear.”