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Kapeka Women's Merino Base Layers and Thermals

All You Need To Know: Merino Base Layers, Body wear and Thermals

Regardless of what you call it base layers, body wear and thermals all are the close-fitting layer that are key to keeping warm and dry without the weight of heavy layers so you are free to move around comfortably. Here we will chat about why you should wear a merino base layer (and the quality of Merino you should know about!), how to wash your base layer, how a base layer should fit and what makes Kapeka's base layers superior by construction and performance. This is all you need to know for 2020 Winter!
Why Merino wool socks are the best

4 Reasons Why Merino Wool Rocks Our Socks - And Will Rock Yours Too!

Merino wool is a natural fibre from Merino sheep. In New Zealand we have a fair few Merino sheep this fibre gets turned into everything from carpet, jerseys, base layers and you guessed it, socks. In this post we will discuss the why Merino wool make the best socks, whether it is for hiking, skiing, running or wearing day to day. It will rock your socks!!!