Merino Wool Jersey

Our classic wool jerseys by Oregon Cyclewear are in stock again. Made from super soft, 100% Australian Merino wool. Features a 9’’ hidden zipper rear pocket.

WHY CHOOSE WOOL?

Temperature regulating: Merino wool recommended temperature range is from 45°- 70°this keeps you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.

Breathable: It can absorb and release twice as much moisture vapor as cotton, and thirty times as much as polyester! So you don't get saggy, sweat-soaked clothing.

UV resistant: Merino wool absorbs UV radiation, which is why sheep don’t get sunburned.

Odor resistant: Merino wool helps reduce sweat and odor, keeping you drier, cleaner and less smelly. Also, good if you just don't like doing loads of laundry.

Comfortable: Merino wool clothing is made from 19 micron fibers, extra fine wool as soft as silk, cashmere or alpaca.

Water-Wicking: Sheep don’t like being wet and neither do you - Merino wool’s fine properties make it quite water-repellent, meaning you don’t have to worry about being caught in a short shower or light rain when riding.

Gentle on skin: Wool has been found in medical research to be therapeutic to the skin, providing a natural treatment for eczema that reduces the need for traditional medicines.

Less pollution: Every time synthetic (i.e. plastic) clothes are washed, tiny strands of fabric are washed away. Now, a quarter of fish have these strands in their guts, and over 60% of the plastic debris found in the sea are microfibers from clothing. Microfibers have been found everywhere, including the food we eat. We may like to think that cycling is 'clean and green' but the moment that synthetic jersey is put in the washing machine, more plastic microfibers are finding their way into the environment.