The Woolpower Zip Turtleneck Protection 400 is a very comfortable zipper turtleneck sweater. This sweater is made mostly of merino wool and has a longer back, keeping you wonderfully warm. The sweater is woven in a “loop shape,” which retains more air and keeps you even warmer. In addition, there are no longitudinal seams to provide optimal comfort. Because this sweater is largely made of merino wool, it not only keeps you warm, but also wicks away moisture quickly and keeps away nasty odors. This turtleneck is suitable for wearing as a mid-layer, with a thermal shirt underneath if necessary. The Zip Turtleneck is part of the Protection production line, which ensures that the pull is flame-resistant and antistatic. In addition, no chemicals were used in the production process. So it is also sustainably produced.

Merino wool has the advantage that unpleasant odors do not linger. So it is not necessary to wash the clothes, even for a first use. Woolpower even recommends simply airing the clothing. If you still want to wash the clothes, you can do so with special wool detergent. You can then wash the clothes even at 60℃. This is because the wool is first treated in the “superwash,” creating a pre-shrinkage.

Product specifications

  • Comfortable
  • Longer back
  • Woven in “loop form
  • No longitudinal seams
  • Dissipates moisture and stops unpleasant odors
  • To be worn as a mid-layer
  • Materials: 70% merino wool, 28% polyamide, 2% elastane

Size advice

Woolpower’s clothing is mostly unisex and falls generously for both women and men. Moreover, it may become slightly wider during wear. The insulating properties of Woolpower garments are at their best when they fit to the skin. Therefore, for at least ladies, it is advised to take one size smaller. For proper sizing, please refer to the size charts at the top of this page.

Materials

Merino wool

Merino wool comes from merino sheep and is widely known for its high quality. Merino sheep have much more hair than other sheep. About ten times as many hairs grow per square meter as an average sheep. As a result, the wool is thinner and longer, feels very soft and does not itch. Merino sheep live in areas with wide temperature variations from -20 ºC to over 35 ºC. Their fur acts as a heat regulator. As a result, merino wool keeps you warm in the cold but breathes well. In addition, merino wool has excellent moisture management and self-cleaning properties, so you won’t easily suffer from perspiration marks and odors on your clothing.

Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic material made from petroleum. It is a durable, smooth fabric that is soft to the touch. In addition, it is lightweight, does not require ironing and dries quickly. A disadvantage of polyester is that it does not absorb moisture well and is not very warm.

Polyamide

Polyamide, also known as nylon, is a synthetic material made from petroleum. Polyamide is a strong fabric that does not tear and wrinkle easily. It is light, elastic, easy to fold and dries quickly. A disadvantage of polyamide is that it does not absorb moisture well.