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Varusteleka Merino Wool Hoodie

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This is the best Merino wool hoodie on Earth for everyone with an active lifestyle! Wear it as a mid-layer – or on its own during or after intense movement. Merino wool is probably the most versatile fabric ever. The cut is also designed properly to a tee. Merino wool doesn’t itch, and it is warm in chilly weather and cool in warm. Read full description


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Measurements

The size chart also changed in the design update. Read more about the reasons behind the change in this article. The changes are almost solely width-specific. Don’t buy this hoodie based on your old one. Instead, check out the recommended measurements. The cut is still a sporty V shape. The material is very stretchy, so the size selection isn’t precision engineering.

If you are tall and don't use thumbholes, the Regular length is suitable for people up to 190 cm (6' 3").

The size charts below show the actual garment measurements. The widths are measured laid flat, e.g., the chest width is from armpit to armpit. The front and back lengths are measured from the bottom of the hood, and the sleeve length is measured from the shoulder seam.

Metric Size Chart

Size | Chest Width | Waist Width | Hem Width | Sleeve Length | Back Length | Front Length

X-Small Regular | 45.5 cm | 38.0 cm | 45.5 cm | 70.0 cm | 72.0 cm | 60.0 cm

Small Regular | 49.5 cm | 42.0 cm | 50.5 cm | 71.0 cm | 73.0 cm | 61.0 cm

Medium Regular | 52.5 cm | 45.0 cm | 53.5 cm | 72.0 cm | 74.0 cm | 62.0 cm

Large Regular | 55.0 cm | 49.0 cm | 56.0 cm | 73.0 cm | 75.0 cm | 63.0 cm

X-Large Regular | 58.0 cm | 52.5 cm | 59.0 cm | 74.0 cm | 76.0 cm | 64.0 cm

2X-Large Regular | 63.5 cm | 59.0 cm | 63.5 cm | 75.0 cm | 77.0 cm | 65.0 cm

3X-Large Regular | 68.0 cm | 65.0 cm | 68.5 cm | 76.0 cm | 78.0 cm | 66.0 cm

Medium Long | 52.5 cm | 45.0 cm | 53.5 cm | 76.0 cm | 78.0 cm | 66.0 cm

Large Long | 55.0 cm | 49.0 cm | 56.0 cm | 77.0 cm | 79.0 cm | 67.0 cm

X-Large Long | 58.0 cm | 52.5 cm | 59.0 cm | 78.0 cm | 80.0 cm | 68.0 cm

2X-Large Long | 63.5 cm | 59.0 cm | 63.5 cm | 78.0 cm | 81.0 cm | 69.0 cm

Tolerances for front/back lengths +/- 1.5 cm, other measurements +/- 1.0 cm.

Freedom Unit Size Chart

Size | Chest Width | Waist Width | Hem Width | Sleeve Length | Back Length | Front Length

X-Small Regular | 17.9" | 15.0" | 17.9" | 27.6" | 28.4" | 23.6"

Small Regular | 19.5" | 16.5" | 19.9" | 28.0" | 28.7" | 24.0"

Medium Regular | 20.7" | 17.7" | 21.1" | 28.4" | 29.1" | 24.4"

Large Regular | 21.7" | 19.3" | 22.1" | 28.7" | 29.5" | 24.8"

X-Large Regular | 22.8" | 22.5" | 23.2" | 29.1" | 29.9" | 25.2"

2X-Large Regular | 25.0" | 23.2" | 25.0" | 29.5" | 30.3" | 25.6"

3X-Large Regular | 26.8" | 25.6" | 27.0" | 29.9" | 30.7" | 26.0"

Medium Long | 20.7" | 17.7" | 21.1" | 29.9" | 30.7" | 26.0"

Large Long | 21.7" | 19.3" | 22.1" | 30.3" | 31.1" | 26.4"

X-Large Long | 22.8" | 20.7" | 23.2" | 30.7" | 31.5" | 26.8"

2X-Large Long | 25.0" | 23.2" | 25.0" | 30.7" | 31.9" | 27.2"

Technical details and instructions

Materials

The new hoodie has more merino wool than the previous ones. The fabric is a bit thinner but also more durable because polyester is in the mix. Thanks to the better abrasion resistance, we have been able to leave out the cuff reinforcements.

  • Fabric weight: 320 g/m2
  • Material: interlock weave blend of 87% merino wool, 12% recycled polyester, and 1% elastane
  • Pocket bag material 100% recycled polyamide 170 g/m2
  • Abrasion resistance: The new material improves abrasion resistance a lot. However, Merino wool isn't a work clothing material, so don't wear this hoodie when repairing your car or doing heavy construction work.

Care

Merino wool doesn't absorb nasty odors easily, so you don't have to wash it that often. If you have to wash this, do it gently using a wool cycle. For a complete, thorough washing process, we have some pretty nice solutions for wool, like these two:

  • Sonett olive laundry liquid for wool and silk 1 L
  • Sonett wool care 300 ml

Note! We recommend washing the hoodie before taking it into use because some color may transfer from the product before the first wash. 

Mulesing-free! Our merino wool clothes and accessories are all made from mulesing-free merino wool. This is a good thing. We bet you wouldn’t want anyone to rip you a new one.

Description

This is the best Merino wool hoodie on Earth for everyone with an active lifestyle! Wear it as a mid-layer – or on its own during or after intense movement. Merino wool is probably the most versatile fabric ever. The cut is also designed properly to a tee. Merino wool doesn’t itch, and it is warm in chilly weather and cool in warm.

This is the new and improved model! The material is a bit lighter but more wear-resistant. Also, the separate cuff part and kangaroo pouch on the back are gone. It has a new slightly revised size chart – check it out!
  • Our most popular upper garment: superb cut and feel
  • Merino wool – the best material for most uses
  • Works as a top layer or under a shell jacket

Looks good, ideal for an active lifestyle

Slim hourglass fit with a long hem. A quality zipper on the front, with a flap on the backside to prevent it from making contact with the skin if you're not wearing anything under this. The collar is so high when zipped up that you really don't need a scarf or a neck tube. The hood has a drawcord adjustment. There are thumbholes on the sleeve cuffs. If you don’t use them, pull or roll up the sleeves – or if you have long arms, take the Regular-sized one instead of the Long.

The fabric is stretchy, so this hoodie won’t restrict your ninja moves in any way. The hem is long, and thanks to the snug fit, the hoodie also works as a warm mid-layer under a shell jacket.

Smart set of pockets

The hoodie has two handwarmer pockets (volume about one wine bottle each). On the left sleeve, you'll find a zippered pocket, roomy enough for most modern smartphones.

As is customary these days, the sleeve pocket is covered with a loop panel. This means you can slap on a morale or other important patch of your choice. A good civilian choice is also a reflector tab.

Very versatile

Our Merino Wool Hoodie will keep you warm outdoors but won't get you sweaty indoors either. It works well as a mid-layer, but it can also be worn on its own during or after intense movement and in the summertime. When wet, it won’t feel clammy or cold like synthetics or cotton. Merino wool is a lot finer than regular wool, so it won’t itch even if you have sensitive skin. It is one of the nicest materials you can rub on your skin (your skin won’t get rubbed).

Made in the EU

This hoodie is made in Lithuania by Utenos.

Also available as a buttoned version

We also made a buttoned version. Check it out!