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All Woolpower products are constructed with Ullfrotte Original, a technically advanced material made from a combination of two thirds fine Merino wool from Australia and about one third synthetic fiber so as to achieve the greatest strength. And Ullfrotté is knit with unique terry loop stitching in order to create the optimal insulating capability. Wool has a unique ability to hold and transport moisture while keeping you warm in damp conditions and is, to some extent self-cleaning, and tends not to smell bad, even after long periods of wear. Because of this, the garments do not need to be washed frequently. In addition, all garments made with Ullfrotte Original can be washed in 60 degrees Celsius, when needed.
Woolpower is a collection of high performance thermal undergarments for the entire body that can be combined in different ways depending on temperature and activity level. The material comes in various weights, each of which has a different function and advantage. The weights of the material are expressed in gram per square meter and are available in 200, 400, 600 and 800 g/m˛. All garments are made on specially designed machines, and all garments are constructed without vertical seams that can both rub and break.
The merino is the most numerous breed of sheep in the world. It is a breed prized for its wool, although more recently the low price of wool has led to more of an emphasis on carcass (meat) characteristics. Super fine merinos are regarded as having the finest and softest wool of any sheep. Poll Merinos have no horns (or very small stubs), and horned merinos have long, spiral horns which grow close to the head.
The merino is an excellent grazer and very adaptable. It is bred predominately for its wool, and its carcass size is generally smaller than that of sheep bred for meat. The South African Mutton Merino and Merinofleischschaf have been bred to balance wool production and carcass quality.
Merino wool is tightly crimped and springy. Staples are commonly between 2.5–4 inches (65–100 mm). A Saxon Merino produces between 3 and 6 kg of unwashed wool a year while a good quality Peppin Merino ram will produce up to 18 kg of unwashed wool a year. Merino wool is generally less than 24.5 micrometers ( microns, µm) in diameter. Medium merino wool is between 20.6-22.5 µm, fine medium is between 19.6-20.5 µm, fine is between 18.6-19.5 µm, superfine is between 17.6-18.5 and ultra fine wool is between 12.5 to 16.9. Ultra fine wool is suitable for blending with other exclusive fibres such as Silk and Cashmere
The term "merino" is widely employed in the textile industries with very varied meanings. Originally it was restricted to denote the wool of the merino sheep reared in Spain, but owing to the superiority of Australian and New Zealand wools the term now has broader use. In the dress-goods and knitting trades the term "merino" still implies an article made from the very best soft wool. "Merino" is sometimes employed to mean knitwear produced with a special worsted yarn made of 100% wool.
The beauty of the fiber itself is evident in intense, cold-weather or high-performance applications, where merino distinguishes itself from cotton and polyester fabrics by offering superior breathability, temperature regulation, moisture control, and inherent anti-microbial properties. Unlike "traditional" wool, merino is much finer, softer, and, best of all, itch-free for all but those with severe sensitivities or lanolin allergies.