Nuyarn Merino is a technology that drafts superfine merino wool with a high-performance nylon filament carrier — this breeds ultra-lightweight and durable fabric that outperforms any natural fiber on the market. Because Nuyarn is drafted and not “twisted”, it absorbs better in the vapor state, managing moisture more akin to as it does in its loftier fiber state (or on the sheep’s back), Nuyarn Merino offers 35% more thermal retention which means you can go 35% lighter in gsm and still achieve the same warmth. But that is not all. Nuyarn also dries 5x faster, 8.8x more durable (more sustainable) and 85% more elasticity/stretch (more comfortthe able and performance-driven) than conventional ring or core-spun merino (industry standard).
Let the 3rd party testing/science speak for itself! Here
See the list of brands that utilize Nuyarn in their mid-layer hoodies.
Artilect – M-Artilectual Hoodie Natural – $260
Let your ARTILECTUAL sideshow in the hoodie to end all hoodies.
Made with an all-natural and 100% biodegradable fabric, the Artilectual Hoodie is a true blend of sustainability, warmth, and style. Utilising a world’s-first Nuyarn Merino and organic cotton blended fabric, it exhibits the ultrasoft, fast-drying properties of superfine Merino with an easy drape of organic cotton. It’s ergonomically designed with refined flatlock seams that deliver exceptional stretch and recovery without the need for Spandex.
A drawstring hood provides additional weather protection, and a handy pocket secures small valuables when you’re on the go. Incredibly versatile, comfortable, and easy to care for too, simply machine wash on a low setting and hang to dry for fresh adventures.
Walter Sky – WS-MH01– $225
The ultimate grab-and-go zip hoodie, the WS-MH01 will be your most used piece of gear yet. Because Merino wool traps odor caused by bacteria, this hoodie offers unparalleled wear time so you can go from backpacking to chilling on the couch without a wash.
Details: Long sleeve zip hoodie with pockets, YKK Zippers, YKK antique brass stay down zipper heads with black rubber, Drawstring for hood, Contrasting brown leather toggle used to cinch drawstring on hood, Antique brass eyelets on hood
KUIU – ULTRA MERINO 120 LT LS HOODIE – $109
The all-new ULTRA Merino 120 LT answers KUIU’s never-ending challenge of reducing weight, while improving durability. KUIU partnered with Nuyarn® to engineer merino wool sourced from New Zealand that was lighter than the 125 g/m² predecessor, yet stronger.
Merino wool as a natural fiber excels at thermoregulation and odor resistance, which are critical for long-duration hunts. Without sacrificing performance or comfort of the natural softness from the 17.5-micron fiber, the new 120 g/m² fabric uses a thicker nylon yarn core through Nuyarn technology, creating higher dimensional stability, improved regain, and added durability.
The result is the lightest and toughest in the industry.
Artilect – Sundown 250 1/2 Zip A/Cid – $260
Features
- Superior Bluesign® 250GSM Nuyarn merino offers extra loft for an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio
- 5x faster drying
- Remarkable long-term durability
- Superfine 18 micron non-mulesed Australian merino wool for maximum softness and wearability
- Incredible stretch and recovery
- Slim Tech Fit for maximum movement
- Targeted waffle and flat Nuyarn fabric placements for less weight and more warmth
- No-chafe flatlock seams
- Gusseted underarm
- Hang-Dry loop
- YKK Zippers
- Zip kangaroo and hand pockets
Trew Lightweight Nuyarn® Chill Top – $125
Harness the power of Nuyarn Merino, with a dialed-in design that brings your shred game to a new level. The low-profile full-range ninja hood provides a lightweight cocoon of warmth to tip the scales of motivation in your favor on cold morning starts.
To stay dry and comfortable all day, there’s no better material next to your skin than merino wool. Nuyarn enhances the natural benefits of merino by innovating the construction of the yarn, allowing us to build stronger, lighter, warmer, stretchier, and quicker-to-dry garments. And most important of all, it doesn’t stink!
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
