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XTM Performance

Merino 230 Wool Balaclava

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Color: Black

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Description

XTM Performance balaclava in 100% Australian merino wool, knitted at 230 gsm from 20.5 micron fibre. One size fits most adults, in Black, Fog and Mid Grey Marle. It covers your head, neck and lower face in a single layer of wool that keeps the chill out without cooking you on the way back up the hill.

Who it's for

Anyone whose face cops the weather. Think a windy chairlift at Mt Hotham, a dawn start on the Main Range with the wind coming straight off the snow, or a winter morning on the bike when your ears ache before the first corner. Merino regulates temperature, so you stay comfortable when you stop and when you work.

Wool keeps its warmth when it is wet, which is the whole point of a face layer: your own breath dampens the fabric over your mouth, and merino keeps insulating anyway. It is odour resistant too, so it can go a few days of a trip between washes.

Fit and layering

One size fits most. The knit is thin and close, so it sits smoothly under a ski or bike helmet and inside a jacket hood. The long neck drapes over your collar and tucks under a jacket to seal the gap where cold air gets in.

  • One size fits most adults
  • Covers head, neck and lower face
  • Long neck that tucks under a jacket collar
  • Three colours: Black, Fog, Mid Grey Marle

Fabric and construction

100% Australian merino at 230 gsm, spun from 20.5 micron fibre. Fine fibre is why it feels soft on your cheeks and nose instead of prickly. The balaclava is Woolmark certified, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and a certified carbon neutral product.

Care

Wash cold and air dry. Between washes, hang it up overnight and it is fresh for the morning.

Specifications
  • Color
    Black, Fog, Mid Grey Marle
  • Material
    100% Australian merino wool, 230 gsm, 20.5 micron
  • Type
    Balaclava
  • Size Range
    One size fits most

Sizing Guide

Additional Information
  • 100% Australian merino wool, 230 gsm, 20.5 micron
  • One size fits most adults
  • Covers head, neck and lower face
  • Stays warm when wet
  • Odour resistant and non-itch
  • Woolmark certified and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified
  • Certified carbon neutral product

FAQ's

What is the XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava made of?
The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava is made from 100% Australian merino wool at 230 gsm, using 20.5 micron fibre. The balaclava is Woolmark certified, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and a certified carbon neutral product.

Will the XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava fit under a ski helmet?
Yes. The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava is a thin, close-fitting merino knit, so it sits flat under a ski, snowboard or bike helmet and inside a jacket hood. The long neck tucks under your collar to close the gap.

What size is the XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava?
The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava comes in one size that fits most adults, men and women. The merino knit stretches to sit close around the head and face. Children are better served by a kids' balaclava cut for a smaller head.

Is a merino balaclava itchy on your face?
The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava uses fine 20.5 micron Australian merino and is made to be non-itch. Fine fibre bends against the skin instead of prickling, so it stays comfortable over your nose, cheeks and chin all day.

Does the XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava stay warm when wet?
Yes. The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava keeps its warmth when wet, because merino wool continues to insulate when damp. That suits a face layer, where breath and falling snow dampen the fabric over your mouth through the day.

What colours does the XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava come in?
The XTM Merino 230 Wool Balaclava comes in three colours: Black, Fog and Mid Grey Marle. Fog is a soft dusty pink, and Mid Grey Marle is a flecked mid grey. All three are the same fabric and size.