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Why you should work out in wool

Wool is nature’s perfected high-performance fabric.

It absorbs moisture, leaving your skin feeling dry and comfortable, no matter how much you push your body. One key element is that wool keeps you warm on cold winter days, and keeps you cool in the summer. Wool also has natural antibacterial properties which will keep your skin protected while causing no harm to the planet.



Dæhlie’s wool products are so thin and lightweight and do not itch, and it leaves the feeling that you are not wearing anything. If you are still skeptical, we challenge you to should try our iconic base layers – 100% itch-free guaranteed.

Read more about the benefits of wool and why you should work out in wool below.

At Dæhlie, we know that wool works

For over 20 years, Dæhlie Sportswear has been developing groundbreaking apparel for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Developed by one of Norway's most decorated winter athletes in collaboration with a team of experts. We will continue to pursue perfection and maximize performance.

Dæhlie Sportswear constantly seeks innovation in its fabrics. While working with high-performance athletes for more than 20 years, we have learned that wool is, without a doubt, the ideal fabric for sportswear, 365 days a year.

We are constantly looking for the right combinations of textile mixes to develop products to meet athletes' needs. Textiles such as wool, natural fibers, or synthetics are key elements to make the best products possible.

Technical qualities paired with sustainability

Wool, believe it or not, is one of the world’s most technically advanced performance fibers. It combines a unique ability to fend off both wear & tear and tough weather conditions. It is both biodegradable and renewable, and it requires less frequent washing than other fabrics.

Wool serves as nature’s sun protector. It has been protecting sheep against the elements for thousands of years, through rainstorms, freezing winds, and the scorching sun. Merino wool efficiently absorbs UV radiation, making it an ideal material for outdoor activities.

Thermoregulation

We know that products consisting of wool tend to feel nice and light to your skin. It also balances your body temperature and makes you focus on your best training performance.

Dæhlie has developed the ultimate wool-wear for every season. When it comes to regulating body temperature whilst training, wool is superior to any other material. Wool fibers adapt to their surroundings, keeping you warm or cool depending on the conditions.

We know that it can be difficult to dress right during the winter. The difference between your best training session and getting a frostbite can be short. Our best tip is to wear a merino base layer close to your skin to keep your body temperature steady.

Our cross-country skiing jackets are all made with the latest wind and weather-resistant high-tech materials where wool panels in the lining provide extra protection on colder days. With Dæhlie Sportswear, the weather is never an excuse to not accomplish your goal.

Moisture-wicking

Wool fibers can absorb an impressive amount of moisture, be it water or sweat, and then allow it to evaporate. This unique moisture transportation system makes wool garments less susceptible to clinging onto your skin and more comfortable. Wool is breathable and it keeps you warm and comfortable even when the garment is wet.

Remarkably, wool also resists the build-up of odor molecules. It eliminates the need to add skin- and nature-damaging antibacterial substances to achieve that “fresh for longer” feeling. The reason for this is that it contains protein molecules in its fibers. These fibers avoid trapping odor and break down odor-forming bacteria.

This makes wool an ideal material for underwear.

Wool is perfect for controlling body moisture during exertion.

The anti-bacterial and insulating features of wool make it the perfect material for underwear.

Silje Fillingsnes Jandal, Head of Design @ Dæhlie

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Running

Cross-country skiing

Published

3.30.2023

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