Tag
merino
12 articles tagged merino.
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Socks · 11 min read
The Sweaty Feet Problem, Solved
The best socks for sweaty feet are wool, not cotton. Why feet sweat so much, what causes the smell, and the shoe rotation habit that fixes most of it.
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Socks · 11 min read
The Running Sock: What Actually Matters
The best socks for running blisters start with friction, moisture and heat. Fibre, toe seams, height, compression and fit, judged on what actually works.
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Socks · 11 min read
The Best Wool Socks You Can Actually Buy
The best merino wool socks, judged on micron count, nylon content, where the cushion sits and how the leg is ribbed. Each pick comes with its honest weakness.
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Base Layers · 11 min read
The Best Vests and Undershirts You Can Actually Buy
The best men's vests and undershirts, sorted by job: singlet, fine rib, deep scoop, merino base layer and technical sweat vest, with who should skip each one.
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Underwear · 11 min read
The Best Merino Underwear
Micron count, core spun yarn and why pure fine merino fails in underwear. The brands that build it properly, and the men who should buy something else.
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Underwear · 11 min read
The Long-Haul Flight Kit
What to wear on a long haul flight, from the skin outwards. Why cotton fails in dry cabin air, what compression socks really do, and a plan for a lost bag.
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Socks · 11 min read
The Sock Fabric Bible: Cotton, Merino, Nylon and the Rest
The best sock material for feet depends entirely on the job. Cotton, merino, nylon, acrylic and bamboo compared honestly, plus why the knit matters more.
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Underwear · 10 min read
The Fabric Bible: What Your Briefs Are Actually Made Of
Cotton, modal, merino, bamboo and the synthetics compared. The best fabric for men's underwear comes down to staple length, knit and the label's small print.
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Base Layers · 3 min read
A Field Guide to Vests: Singlet to Base Layer
Sleeveless, crew neck, V-neck, ribbed, waffle, merino, string. What every type of vest is actually for, which one goes under a suit, and what to buy first.
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Base Layers · 4 min read
The Winter Base Layer: How to Be Warm Without Looking Like a Bin Bag
Warmth starts at the skin, not the coat. How a winter base layer works, which vest fabrics hold heat best, and the three purchases that fix being cold.
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Socks · 2 min read
Wool Socks: The Outdoor Article
Cotton is the blister's best friend. How merino works, what to look for in the best wool hiking socks, and the pair backed by a lifetime guarantee.
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Underwear · 3 min read
The Sweat Article: Moisture-Wicking Fabrics, Explained Properly
Wicking is the most misused word in underwear marketing. What moisture wicking underwear for men really does, and how the fabrics compare for sweat.