Balaclava - 100% Pure Merino

A superfine 21-micron merino balaclava — fine enough that it doesn't itch against your face, warm enough for genuine cold-weather use.

Built for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking in winter, alpine tramping, early morning hunting, motorbike commuting in the cold. Merino breathes, so you don't get the clammy build-up you do with synthetic balaclavas, and it doesn't hold smell after a hard day out.

By MKM Originals.

• Material: 100% pure merino wool, 21 micron
• Care: Hand wash cold, dry flat. Don't wring.
• Sizes: M–L, L–XL
• Colour: Black

Wear it pulled down as a neck warmer in milder conditions, pulled up over your face when the wind turns.

Merino vs synthetic balaclavas

Synthetic balaclavas trap moisture from your breath and go cold and damp. A merino wool balaclava breathes, stays warm when damp and resists odour — so it's comfortable over a full day on the mountain or in the hills. Looking for possum merino? Try the Possum Merino Scarfclava, a 2-in-1 balaclava and neck warmer.