Särmä TST L1 Balaclava, Merino Wool

A functional multi-purpose piece of headgear, can be worn as a balaclava or folded up to form a cap or folded down to form a tube scarf. Lightweight merino wool construction, highly breathable, comfortable and moisture-wicking.

• Functions as a headover, cap and neck gaiter.
• Snug fit, the fabric is quite stretchy making these fit like a second skin.
• Flatlock seams, no thick folds that could cause discomfort.
• Weight 45 g / 1.6 oz. (S/M).
• 80/20 merino wool / polyester, 180 g/m² / 5.3 oz/yd².
• 19.5 micron.

The multifunctionality and light material make this a very versatile piece of kit. When you have a beanie, neck tube, balaclava (and everything in between) in a single package the L1 Balaclava is a no-brainer to pack along no matter when or where you´re heading. Naturally, this is at its strongest in the chilly and cold seasons, but even cool summer nights sometimes require some chill protection, especially when sleeping under the stars.

L1 - Base Layer

The first layer of the Särmä TST clothing system, tasked with moisture management. A good next-to-skin base layer keeps you feeling comfortable in any conditions to do this it needs to be lightweight and effectively moisture wicking. We use a lightweight merino wool blend for our base layers, natural and very functional material for this purpose.

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High quality Merino wool

Made from 80% merino wool and 20% polyester, weight 180 g/m² / 5.3 oz/yd². The polyester content adds abrasion resistance to the otherwise quite weak wool. Merino wool is a fantastic choice for next-to-skin wear, most notably it feels good against the skin and retains it´s insulating properties even when soaking wet.

Mulesing free! All our merino wool products are made using mulesing-free certified merino wool.

Made in Lithuania.

Wash and care

This merino wool blend is machine-washable in 40 degrees Celcius (104 F), but washing is seldom necessary - wool cleans itself. Don't leave them in a wet lump after washing. Reshape them gently while still damp. When not in use, air them out and give them a good shake after that.