Choosing a Base Layer - Woolpower UK

Nature’s own fabric

Merino Wool

Wool is nature’s very own functional fabric, and so far, nobody has been able to reproduce a synthetic fibre with the unique properties of wool. Nature had actually solved the problem of freezing and sweating long before any of us started researching it.

We developed our Ullfrotté Original fabric in the early 1970’s in Östersund, Jämtland, Sweden. It’s hardwearing and is made up of fine merino wool, polyamide/polyester, and most of all – air!

How to choose

A Base Layer

Choosing a good base layer can be difficult but we are here to help. Start by thinking about the type of activity you are doing, will you moving constantly during your activity or will it be broken up by breaks or stops. Are you naturally a warm or cold person, some people run warmer than others and don’t require as warm a base layer. What type of weather is expected, will it be very cold all day or will it be slightly milder. For those who run warmer or those who are doing high intensity levels of exercise Woolpower LITE will suffice, but if you are taking more breaks or out for longer on a cold day Ullfrotté 200 would perhaps be the better choice.

Ullfrotté 200

Ullfrotté 200 is our classic base layer, where the wool’s curly fibers and our unique knitting method create an airy material with few contact points against the skin. The air space formed closest to the skin, in turn, effectively encapsulates the heat your body produces.

Ullfrotté 200 is a first layer. You shouldn’t wear any other garments underneath, except for underwear. It’s in the loops the magic happens, so these should be closest to the body.

Ullfrotté 200 is best for those who feel the cold a little more, or for a low-intensity exercise such as dog walking, hill walking or anything where you may be taking more breaks.

Why Merino Wool

Woolpower Lite

If you have a high body temperature and tend to get warm easily, it’s important to choose a base layer that effectively transports both heat and moisture away.

Woolpower LITE possesses all the properties necessary to keep you warm. However, it works just as well in winter as it does in spring and summer.

Woolpower LITE is perfect for those naturally warm or needing a thinner base layer for more high-intensity activities. Such activities may include Mountain Biking, Climbing, Trail Running or Cross-Country skiing.

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