SmartWool versus Wool
Selective breeding:
Only the finest merino fiber is selected to become SmartWool. SmartWool regularly visits their growers in New Zealand and pays close attention to the breeding lines. Their sheep are raised under the most stringent of guidelines and all SmartWool fiber is selected to minimize or eliminate coarse fibers. SmartWool sheep are free range and live in a pristine, earth-friendly environment, which also contributes to the high quality of SmartWool fiber.
 Light and airy, feels good. It is a combination of the fine micron (fiber diameter), natural crimp and smart technology that gives SmartWool it's light and airy feel. In essence SmartWool has take the itch out of wool. Through their process of stringent fiber quality specifications and smart technology, they ensure no itch causing (high micron) fibers make it into SmartWool products. Itchy wool typically occurs when the micron range is above 30 microns. All Smart Wool fibers are far below the micron range, which is why SmartWool fiber is incredibly comfortable and soft to the touch.
There is no other fiber like SmartWool either natural or synthetic. It is truly unique. This is due to its own inherent properties and the application of "Smart Technology" by Smart Wool comfort engineers.
Resilience:
SmartWool fiber is made up of 90% keratin, a very resilient protein which is resistant to chemical and bacterial attack, naturally flame retardant and able to withstand the rigors of everyday wear and tear.
Diameter:
SmartWool fibers have a very fine micron, being between one-tenth and one-third the thickness of a human hair, making SmartWool exceptionally soft and comfortable.
Protection:
Each SmartWool fiber has a waxy coating of cuticle cells, which helps repel water as a liquid but lets water move through in a vapor state and ultimately be evaporated out into the atmosphere.
Crimp:
The two cells found in the outer layer of Merino fiber are believed to cause the crimp or wave. It is the crimp that creates the natural stretch in SmartWool fabrics and forms thousands of tiny pockets of air to promote a personal microclimate between fabric and skin.
Efficient:
You stay drier longer because SmartWool wicks, absorbs and evaporates more efficiently than any other fiber, including synthetics. This is due to the exceptional moisture management properties of SmartWool. SmartWool's ingenious moisture management system ensures all day comfort.
Versatile:
SmartWool regulates your body temperature, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. No other fiber can match SmartWool's ability to retain necessary heat while removing any excess that may cause fatigue or discomfort. Tiny pockets of air, providing a buffering layer of natural air cooling or warming. SmartWool's natural climate control ensures comfortable performance in all conditions.
Odor Free:
The bacteria that cause odor can't build up on the SmartWool fiber. This means that even during intensive activity over extended periods of time you stay fresher for longer.
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