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- 100% Merino Light Kangaroo Pocket
130g
¥13,000 Tax inlcluded
- Introduction
- Color
- Spec
- Product Story
- Form and Function
- Where the 100% Merino Light Stands
- Recommended Scenes
- Naturally Odor Resistant
- Great Moisture Control
- Even Warm When Wet
- Tumble Dryable Pure Merino
- A Belly Warming Kangaroo Pocket
- Details
- Material
- Tumble-dryable 100% Merino wool made in Japan
- Why 100% Merino?
- Disadvantages of Wool
- Size guide
- Instructions
- Color Transfer
- Tumble-drying
- Care Instructions
Introduction
Belly Warming Pure Merino
A wide-fit, light (145-155g/㎡) merino T-shirt with a kangaroo pocket that protects your stomach from the cold, while also allowing you to carry items like maps or towels.
Our 100% pure Merino wool will make your hiking more comfortable by keeping unwanted odors to a minimum.
Not only does it help regulate both temperatures and humidity when you hike, it can also be tumble-dried (maximum 60°C), making it a great piece for long-distance adventures.
Color
Spec
Made in Akita, Japan
Material:
100% Merino Wool 145-155g/m²
Weight:
130g (Size XS)
147g (Size S)
156g (Size M)
169g (Size L)
187g (Size XL)
Size:
UNISEX | XS / S / M / L / XL
Product Story
Love for Merino
I really love Merino fabrics. They are almost odor-free even when I sweat, comfortable, and keep the humidity and temperature constant even if I get soaked. Merino wool has so many natural and excellent properties that make it perfect for hiking.
When thru-hiking over a longer period, I really start to feel that I myself am part of nature. It is like my body somehow resonates and links with the greatness of my surroundings.
Deep in the mountains, as I walk, run, sweat, sleep, wake up and walk again, Merino wool is always my choice. For me, it connects my body with nature, and that is why I continue to focus on items made of pure Merino wool without any added synthetic fibers.
I have spent so much time and money developing our proprietary merino fabric. Why? This is all because of my love for merino!
Naomi Kazama, wearing the 2022 version Blue color.
Form and Function
Where the 100% Merino Light Stands
Though this product dries slower than general synthetic base layer T-shirts, it is less likely to cause hypothermia caused by the evaporation of sweat or other moisture. In other words, the new 100% Merino Light series focuses on moisture absorption rather than quick-drying, and on thermal insulation rather than cooling properties.
Recommended Scenes
When the temperature changes drastically
Wool is good at maintaining a constant temperature inside the garment, keeping you dry and comfortable even in situations where temperatures can suddenly change.
When worn under an outer shell
Synthetic base layers with low moisture absorption can feel very humid and stuffy. On the other hand, our 100% Merino’s superior moisture absorption properties, will help to keep you dry and comfortable when worn under an outer shell.
When worn for long hours
Synthetic clothes often become smelly relatively early on, even if they are deodorant finished. Wools, on the other hand, naturally eliminate odor when the fabric dries even after being soaked in sweat. This powerful anti-odor performance allows you to keep moving day after day, relatively comfortably without smelling too bad. For details, please visit HERE (Currently available in Japanese only).
When packing capacity is limited
Our Merino wool products can be worn in various situations for long hours without getting too smelly, minimizing the need for extra clothes in your backpack.
Naturally Odor Resistant
Wool base layers are chosen by many hikers for the material’s excellent odor-neutralizing performance. Some say it’s almost odor-free even after a week of heavy hiking, but we’ll let you (and your friends) be the judge of that…
Wool’s deodorant mechanism is still a mystery. One theory has it that wool absorbs a large amount of odor-causing elements, and consequently, the odor is minimized to the level that cannot be detected by the sense of smell. We will conduct our own experiments and tests in the future.
Great Moisture Control
Wool is great to help you keep warm and cool as it naturally controls the moisture level within the clothes, always keeping you comfortable throughout the year.
Merino wool feels cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold. This is thanks to the unique “crimped” structure of wool fibers creating little pockets of air in the fabric. The air pockets act as loft, similar to down or synthetic fibers, trapping heat and providing excellent insulation compared to cotton or synthetic fibers. It also adjusts its moisture absorption according to the humidity of the surrounding air, absorbing more moisture as the humidity increases.
Learn more about this down below!
Even Warm When Wet
When wool absorbs moisture, the thermal phenomenon called “absorption heat” is generated. Its excellent insulation properties (low thermal conductivity) prevent body heat from being lowered. In addition, wool is great at absorbing moisture, always keeping the skin dry and comfortable.
“Absorption heat ” is generated in all fibers. Wool’s adsorption heat performance is twenty times of polyester, and 2.5 times of cotton.
Tumble Dryable Pure Merino
Normally, Merino wool products cannot be tumble dried as the heat causes shrinkage and deformation of the fabric, but our proprietary 100% Merino wool can be tumble dried at low temperatures (Upper limit of 60 Celsius). This makes it better suited for long hikes and travels, as you can easily use dryers at laundromats and hotels.
A Belly Warming Kangaroo Pocket
In the worst-case scenario, you may be unable to keep walking if you get cold in your abdomen or body core while hiking. The 100% Merino Light Kangaroo features a kangaroo pocket that can hold a hand towel, map, and change clothes to enhance the thermal insulation and wind resistance at your belly.
Details
The neckline is neatly trimmed by the neckband with a classic round neck finish.
The neckband seam is reinforced with a binding finish.
The hem is longer in the back so that your backpack will not turn up your shirt. Also, the long hem keeps your back waist unexposed when you bend down.
Material
Tumble-dryable 100% Merino wool made in Japan
We have focused on using 100% merino wool without synthetic fibers. Our proprietary fabric is produced in Bishu, a historical production area for wool clothing in Japan. In cooperation with a spinning company, fabric factory, dyeing company, processing factory, and inspection organization, we continue our effort to innovate new products and markets.
Compatible with low-temperature dryers
The 100% Merino Light series undergoes a shrinking by deliberately being put through a dryer. By going through this labor-intensive process, we have achieved compatibility with low-temperature drying machines, a feature not found in other Merino wool products. This heat treatment creates a unique wavy texture to the fabric.
Compact Spinning
Our 100% Merino wool uses this “compact spinning” yarn. A method not often done with wool, fibers are condensed before twisted into yarn, resulting in a more smoother, stable and stronger yarn.
The fabric carries a unique texture created by prior heat treatment.
100% Merino Wool
Weight: 145-155g/m²
Yard count: 1/52
Bursting strength (JIS L1096A): 274kPa
*The value of the pressure when the rubber membrane tears the fabric as the membrane is continuously pressurized.
Heat retention (JIS L1096A): 24%
*Energy loss when the fabric is placed on the heat source.
Why 100% Merino?
Wool is a natural material with various unique features such as temperature/moisture control, thermal insulation, and is naturally odor-resistant. All are developed by sheep to survive the harsh environment over time.
Merino wool comes from merino sheep and compared to other kinds of wool, merino fiber is finer, softer, and less scratchy, and hence even suitable for making underwear and baselayers.
All wool, including merino wool, is cool in summer and warm in winter. It is warm even when it’s wet, and practically odor-free even after many hours of wear.
While many other manufacturers add synthetic fibers to strengthen their Merino fabrics, we wanted to stick with 100% Merino to maximize the natural benefits of pure merino wool. Our merino will keep you dry even when it’s hot and humid and comfortable no matter the climate.
The above chart shows the comparison of moisture content ratio of three types of fabrics in a humid and hot environment (up, 30˚C with 90% humidity) and a more comfortable environment (down, 20˚C with 65% humidity).
In a humid and hot environment, fibers with superior moisture absorption keeps you comfortable but in dry conditions fibers that don’t excessively absorb available humidity are more comfortable. The difference of the moisture content in the above chart indicates moisture control performance: the greater the value is, the better the fabric’s moisture control performance is.
As you can see above, 100% merino has a 6.8% moisture ratio difference. This means that our merino material can effectively control moisture compared to the other fabrics, keeping you dry when it’s hot and humid while supplying a moderate amount of moisture when the humidity is low. This is the reason why the merino wool is so comfortable in a wide variety of environments.
When using a tumble-dryer, use a low-temperature setting (up to 60°C). However, since fabric pilling is more likely to occur, please avoid frequent dryer use.
Wrinkles can form if the fabric is bunched up during the drying process., Do not use a laundry net and dry items individually or with ample space. Promptly remove items from the dryer after drying.
Merino Wool
Wool is a natural material with various unique features such as temperature/moisture control, thermal insulation, and anti-odor performance; all of them developed by sheep to survive the harsh environment over time.
Merino wool comes from merino sheep and compared to other kinds of wool, merino fiber is finer, softer, and less scratchy, and hence even suitable for making underwear.
All wools, including merino wool, are cool in summer and warm in winter. It is warm even when it’s wet, and practically odor-free even after many hours of wear.
Wool’s Structure
The wool’s fiber is composed of amino acid-based protein, just like human hair and skin. The surface is called the “scale”, which is similar to a fish scale, and the inner part is the “cortex.”
The cortex is composed of the ortho-cortex and para-cortex, each with different moisture absorption performances. Because each of them differs in property, the combination of ortho and para cortexes makes the fiber “crimped.”
This crimped structure produces the wool’s unique features such as moisture/temperature control property and thermal insulation performance, avoiding the coldness caused by sweat.
Disadvantages of Wool
As explained above, wool or merino wool has various features and functions, but it is not flawless.
- Easily absorbs moisture and becomes heavy
Wool can get quite heavy as it is great at absorbing moisture. This also means that wool takes longer to dry than synthetic fibers, but compared to cotton, it actually dries faster.
- Liked by insects
Soft, natural fibers such as wool, cashmere, and silk are prone to damage by insects.
- Easily damaged
The relatively short fibers of wool mean that wool fabrics are easier damaged than synthetic and cotton fibers. However, small holes can easily be fixed with a bit of pure wool and a needle.
- Shrinks easily
Wool generally shrinks easily, even when shrink-proofed. To reduce shrinkage, after washing, stretch the shirt to its original shape and gently iron it before drying.
- Distortion
When knitted wool fabrics are washed, the material is likely to distort diagonally because the yarned fibers absorb water, swell, and tend to untwist. Consequently, the shape of the shirt may distort slightly with washing.
- Distinctive smell
The wool comes from sheep and you may experience a distinctive animal-like smell coming from your t-shirt when damp. This smell usually disappears after the fabric dries.
The above information was compiled and edited based on the interview with the textile company and the research institute, and the reference book below:
Bibliography:
Structure and Physical Properties of Wool, Japan Wool Industry Association, Seni Co., Ltd.
Size guide
Recommended Size
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Weight (kg) | 42~53 | 51~61 | 59~69 | 67~78 | 76~85 |
Chest (cm) | 78~84 | 80~88 | 84~95 | 92~102 | 100~110 |
Product Size
Unit:cm
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Length | 61.5 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 72 |
Shoulder Width | 37 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 48 |
Body Width | 45.5 | 50.5 | 53 | 57 | 61 |
Hem Width | 44.5 | 49.5 | 52 | 56 | 60 |
Sleeve Length | 19.5 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Sleeve Opening | 16 | 17 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 19 |
The fabric will stretch approximately 1 cm vertically when hung to dry from from the listed values.
– The above values show the measurement when the item is brand-new and unwashed.
– Due to the characteristics of elastic knit materials, the sizing may vary 1-2cm.
– Due to the difference in the shrinkage tendency, there may be some individual differences in the measurements of the product.
– Tumble-drying at low temperatures may cause more shrinkage than when dried by natural drying. The shrunk item will be restored by washing and line-drying again.
– Iron with steam if shrunk after the wash and drying. Gently stretch the fabric while ironing for the best results.
Our 100% Merino Light series have a wide-fit, standard-fit, and slim-fit: 100% Merino Light Kangaroo Pocket is wide-fit.
Fitting
Instructions
Color Transfer
When the color Charcoal Marl or Navy is in contact with a white or light-colored shirt in a wet state from rain or sweat, color may transfer and stain the shirt.
Tumble-drying
When using a tumble-dryer, use a low-temperature setting (up to 60°C). However, since fabric pilling is more likely to occur, please avoid frequent dryer use.
Wrinkles can form if the fabric is bunched up during the drying process., Do not use a laundry net and dry items individually or with ample space. Promptly remove items from the dryer after drying.
Tumble-drying may cause shrinkage of about 1-2cm, but can be restored with frequent washing. washed again and line-dried.
Care Instructions
- This product is made of highly odor-resistant merino wool, which usually does not require a frequent wash.
- The fabric uses shrink-proof pure merino wool. It is machine-washable by “Gentle Course” or “Hand Wash Course” with gentle water flow.
- When you store the item, use mothballs and/or vacuum storage bags to keep out insects.
- Merino’s fibers are short, and fuzz and pilling may appear, which can be removed by several washes.
Please check our Care Instruction Page
For more detailed tips on how to wash, store and restore the shrunk item, please visit the following link: Care Insturctions
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Size Exchange
- Overseas customers who need to change the size of their order, should note that the time needed for shipping will vary greatly depending on your country of residence.
- We only accept exchanges when the item is unused (except for fitting).
- If you wish to exchange the size of the item, please contact us within seven days of receiving your order.
- Exchanges can only be made for the same color in a different size.
- If the size you wish is out of stock, we will suggest a different color.
- If the product is out of stock, we may simply have to ship the item back to you.
- All shipping costs to be carried by the customer.
- We will only send the exchanged item to you, upon receipt of return shipping cost via PayPal.
- Please be aware that some countries charge customs duties depending on the price of the item.
- We are unable to answer any questions on local customs. Please contact your local customs bureau.
Repair
A natural fiber, merino wool has wonderful properties such as excellent temperature and humidity control and deodorant performances, but it also has a weakness; yarns are likely to break and develop holes due to abusive use and moth eating.
For inquiries on repairing holes or products damaged over time, please feel free to contact us from the “Repair” section of the SUPPORT page.
Needle Felting
Holes in merino wool cut-and-sewn products caused by thread breakage or moth bites can be repaired by felting, a technique to patch the hole with the raw wool using a special needle. You can repair by yourself, and Yamatomichi also offers felting repair services using raw wool of the same color as the product.
For more details of felting and how we repair the merino items, visit Yamatomichi JOURNALS “#1 Repairing Holes in Merino Wool“.