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Winter Base: Let Smartwool Performance Apparel Keep You Warm & Dry

Smartwool makes body-mapped base layers for high-output winter action as well as gloves, beanies, and jackets. And, oh yeah, they still make socks, too.

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Put the power of wool against your skin to stay warmer and dry this winter. Smartwool baselayers are made from merino wool that naturally regulates warmth, wicks sweat, and resists odors.

Beyond the wool, the brand bolsters its socks and base layers with zones of more synthetic threads for greater durability and increased wicking. These performance-minded layers help keep up with your body’s output during winter activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.

Check out this lineup of head-to-toe apparel from Smartwool.

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Reuse & Recycle

Before we jump into the latest layers from Smartwool, here’s some news on what you can do with your old layers.

The brand now works with Materials Return for its Second Cut program collecting and deconstructing hard-to-recycle socks so they can be repurposed into new goods.

Smartwool also integrated with ThredUP for a resale program so consumers can give their gently used women’s and kids’ apparel a second life and help reduce waste.

Intraknit Thermal Max Merino Base Layer ¼-Zip — Men’s & Women’s

Body-mapped differently for men and women, these thermal layers use 100% merino wool in the torso. They get a bump in insulation from the terry loops and then zones of mesh ventilation to prevent sweat from pooling in known hot spots.

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Intraknit Thermal Max Merino Base Layer Bottom — Men’s & Women’s

Like to tops above, the Intraknit Thermal Max Merino Base Layer Bottoms are made from 100% ZQ-certified merino wool. The Intraknit tech includes zones that emphasize insulation (thighs), articulation (knees), and ventilation (waist), respectively. All of this is to keep you comfortable during high-output activities.

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Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Colorblock Crew — Men’s

A big part of staying warm during winter activities is staying dry. That’s why the Colorblock Crew thermal layers are 3D-knit with mesh zones for breathability in areas prone to overheating to keep things dry and comfortable.

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Smartloft Jacket — Men’s & Women’s

Light and packable, the Smartloft Jacket puts recycled wool insulation behind a wind-resistant shell of recycled nylon with a DWR finish. Inside, a stretchy merino-blend fleece adds warmth that can move with you. It has thumbhole sleeves, two zippered hand pockets, and a zippered chest pocket.

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Ski Zero Cushion Logo Over the Calf Socks

Smartwool’s thinnest socks, the Zero Cushion socks are made to provide a slight layer of wool between your calves and ski boots. The Indestructawool technology uses sturdier threads to increase the sock’s durability while also tapping the wicking nature of nylon for greater breathability in the foot of the sock.

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Merino Gloves

Turn to these merino gloves when you need a barrier from the elements without the bulk of bigger gloves. Mostly wool, with some recycled nylon in spots, these gloves come with a touchscreen-compatible thumb and index finger.

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Thermal Merino Reversible Neck Gaiter

Ah, the versatility of a neck gaiter combined with the versatility of wool. This gaiter is made with interlocking knit wool to offer stretch as it’s positioned differently over your face and neck throughout the day.

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Knit Winter Pattern Pom Beanie

Winter beanies are a classic look. Yet, these Smartwool pom beanies use merino wool with interlocking knit for greater performance and natural odor resistance. The beanies are double-layered for more warmth, and reversible to change up your look.

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This post is sponsored by Smartwool. Find more merino wool performance apparel at Smartwool.com.

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