Try on an alternative to synthetics and cotton when breaking a sweat.

The constant barrage of new technology in our everyday lives can be exhausting. Even our clothes have become more complicated — especially athletic attire, which is commonly made up of mysterious synthetic materials we can’t pronounce — let alone fathom how beneficial they are to our fitness regimen.

Icebreaker’s Merino Wool line of high-end performance athletic wear is the perfect au natural material for athletes in the Pacific Northwest, because it effortlessly regulates body-temperature by providing warmth even when wet — essential for a temperate climate with famously finicky weather. It also doesn’t hold odor and provides amazing ventilation — crucial characteristics for an intense workout on a hot summer day.

Whether you’re scaling Mt. Rainier, running Green Lake, or biking the Burke-Gilman, Merino promises to help your performance in the best way possible.

Merino Wool Line | available at Icebreaker