What is the Flatiron 1/4 Zip?
It's a high-performance 1/4 zip baselayer that's warm, stretchy and fantastic for almost all outdoor activities and general everyday use in varied conditions. Created from Artilect's high-performance Nuyarn Merino fabric technology, the Flatiron offers supreme comfort, excellent moisture-wicking and practical ventilation for fast-paced mountain adventures and casual off-duty days.
What is it made from?
The Flatiron 1/4 Zip is made with 185GSM Nuyarn merino for an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio. Artilect's unique Nuyarn Merino material uses a blend of merino wool and nylon. Merino wool is renowned for being naturally odour-resistant, durable, breathable and moisture-wicking. The wool in this material is non-mulesed, so no animals were forced to endure cruel and painful processes as a result.
Nuyarn technology enhances the performance of merino wool by using a patented twist-free process to construct the yarns instead of traditional spinning methods. It drafts the fibres along a high-performance filament, which amplifies its natural properties for unparalleled performance, offering superior next-to-skin benefits. It has a 5x faster drying time and 35% more stretch and loft (lessening the weight). Nuyarn is also 53% less wind permeable and 50% more durable than standard merino, and it still uses 30% less raw materials! Pretty impressive, huh?
What are its features?
The Flatiron 1/4 Zip features a high neck that sits reasonably close to the skin without being uncomfortable or restrictive. The YKK® zipper sits 1/4 length down the centre front, which is super handy if you need extra ventilation or even want to put another layer underneath.
Long sleeves and a slightly longer torso give you extra coverage. These details, combined with gusseted armpits, make this baselayer perfect for climbing, where you're stretching out to reach the next hold.
It feels extremely soft against the skin yet is durable enough to be worn again and again without wearing down fast.
Thumb loops are fantastic for keeping your hands warmer and more protected. Personally, I find them useful for putting jackets or hoodies on over the top, as they stop your sleeves from riding up your arm!
No-chafe flatlock seams reduce the bulk and prevent the stitching from rubbing uncomfortably against the skin, should you be wearing this t-shirt for longer periods, making it ideal for long trail hikes or multi-day adventures across various seasons.
If you get caught in a shower, the hang dry loop is ideal for drying this piece out when camping or during hut-to-hut adventures.
Features
- Superior Bluesign® 185GSM 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
- Easy Fit offers a modern fit with full coverage
- Engineered seam and eyelet placements for increased mobility and breathability
- No-chafe flatlock seams
- Gusseted Underarms
- Hang-Dry Loop
- YKK Zipper