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Pearl Izumi cycling range uses MerinoPerform

23/03/2010
Japanese cycling and sports apparel company Pearl Izumi has introduced MerinoPerform into its latest cycling jersey range. The new range includes MerinoPerform Advantage technology to help athletes perform at their best in hot and cold conditions.

Developed by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) using up to 19.5 micron of Merino wool, the technology offers natural temperature regulation and vapour management properties that help keep athletes cooler, drier and more comfortable when exercising.

The lightweight fabric has a bi-component fabric structure: fine Merino wool next to the skin offering natural breathability and wicking away moisture during exercise, and an outer layer providing wind and UPF 50+ sun protection.

According to AWI global manager sports and outdoor, Lars Ulvesund, the expanding sport and activewear market is an important area of market growth for Australian Merino wool. “Australian Merino is highly regarded and appreciated as a premium natural performance fibre by the sports industry. It continues to be increasingly well represented due to its unrivalled natural breathability, insulation and next-to-skin comfort. It is perfect for keeping you cool when conditions are hot, but it will also keep you warm when the conditions are cold,” he says.




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