Apparel With Purpose

It’s January. It’s cold. It’s dark. You have New Year’s Resolutions to tackle. Thankfully, SmartWool makes apparel with purpose. Apparel that performs. Apparel that is meant to be active, live life, spawn an adventure, accomplish your task.

As I ran in 20 degree temps on a dark Wednesday morning, I realized how much I appreciate and take for granted SmartWool’s features and fabric. My morning runs have gotten easier thanks to SmartWool. The temperature management capabilities and athletic fit mean I can wear less layers and be more comfortable, focusing on my run, not on my clothes.

Off shoulder seams, flat lock stitching, athletic cut, various weight options, cord holes for headphones, thumb holes… it all adds up to a thoughtful garment I don’t actually have to think about!

SmartWool’s New Zealand sheep deserve much of the credit as well. Merino Wool’s natural temperature regulation keep me comfortable at the start of the run when I am most cold, but then allows moisture to escape in the vapor state to keep me dry as I heat up towards the end of my run. Less sweating combined with wool’s anti-odor properties means SmartWool stays cleaner and fresher longer than any synthetic fiber. So my shirt, jacket, hat, and gloves are all ready for the next run.

My favorite layering combinations:

Sub-50 degrees. I grab a microweight tee and arm warmers. You should be set.

Sub-40 degrees. Pull on some tights, training gloves, training beanie, and a lightweight zip tee. About 20 mins in, pull the zip and run harder.

Sub-25 degrees. Tights, gloves, a cuffed beanie, and a microweight tee topped with a TML Midweight zip. A combination that will make all your cold, clammy running friends jealous!

Sub-15 degrees. What New Year’s Resolution? I didn’t have any New Years Resolutions…

No matter the weather or your next activity, put on a layer of SmartWool to appreciate a comfortable, hard-working fabric, fashionable design, and a piece of apparel made with purpose.