Kryptek’s Merino Wool Elephant Skin, Nature’s Finest Just Got Better
OutdoorHub 02.09.12
The unique history and experience of Kryptek Outdoor Group has guided the company to create clothing especially designed for those who push the limits and trek beyond the safety of civilization; those who do not rely on 911 when things go wrong; those who blaze trails more than follow them. And the company’s latest creations for the hardcore hunter and operator follow suit to this mantra — introducing the new Kryptek Merino Wool Elephant Skin 1/4-Zip Shirt and Leggings.
There’s a common saying among outdoors enthusiasts — “cotton kills.” Truer words have never been spoken and resonated so soundly among experienced outdoorsmen. The reasons are simple and revolve around moisture management in cold and cool conditions. Cotton does not wick moisture and can become abrasive when wet. Additionally, cotton holds so much moisture it can sap body heat and quickly lead to hypothermia — a virtual death sentence. The solution? The finest wool nature ever produced — Merino — carefully crafted by the finest manufacturer, Kryptek!
Dressing in layers is as common as donning socks before lacing up your boots. Layering is simple. Instead of wearing one, heavy outer shell, layering gives the wearer the option of donning and doffing layers to regulate body temperature as well as combining materials with overlapping or separate properties to wick moisture, insulate and protect from wind and rain.
Kryptek has taken the layering concept to the next level with Kryptek’s Merino Wool Elephant Skin 1/4-Zip Shirt and Leggings. Because the fibers in Kryptek’s merino wool are hydrophobic at one end and hydrophilic at the other, it can easily repel moisture on the outside while wicking it from within and allowing air to flow thorough. This makes for the perfect insulator keeping in the heat when the temperature is colder outside and releasing it when the temperature is warmer on the inside.
For ultimate concealment, the Kryptek Merino Wool Elephant Skin 1/4-Zip shirt and leggings are also available in the Mothwing Mountain Mimicry camo pattern. The set comes in a wide range of sizes from small to XXL.
