TRAVELLING has become part of our modern life, be it for leisure or business.
If you are a frequent traveller, you know the hassles of having to check-in luggage and then having to lug it around on your trip. There is now an easy solution to help you travel lighter, and it comes from nature’s technical material, Merino wool.
Merino wool is the perfect option for travelling as it is lightweight, heat and odour resistant and also has less tendency to wrinkle. Its versatility and great look means it can be worn at the office or while visiting sites on your holiday.
“The high quality thread count with the natural elasticity of Merino wool makes the fit feel soft, comfortable and keeps its shape beautifully,” said Monica Ebert from Core Merino, a line of wool ‘athleisure’ wear.
Another inconvenience when away from home is washing your dirty clothes. Merino wool is naturally odour resistant. Garments made from this water-wicking natural fibre can be worn up to three times before needing a wash. Fresh air is enough to get another wear out of this nifty fibre.
The weather is also an unpredictable element to consider when packing your suitcase.
With temperature changes, having clothes that can keep you warm when needed, and cool when hot, is important; and merino wool does just that.
“It’s a great insulator to keep your body warm and can be worn as a bottom layer to give you extra balminess,” explained Ebert.
Thanks to Merino wool’s wicking properties, it also pulls moisture from the body to the surface, where it can evaporate more easily, creating a cooling effect.
Nothing is worse than arriving at your destination, only to open your suitcase to wrinkled clothing. Each fibre of Merino wool is like a coiled spring, and all you need to do is give the garment a quick shake to let the fibres shoot back into place.
Merino wool is used to make anything from socks to waterproof jackets, so putting together a wardrobe for your next trip is a cinch.
