When it comes to garments that are tight, like leggings or long underwear, comfort is especially important. No one wants to spend their day itchy all over. Merino wool has the advantage of being warm but very soft at the same time, unlike other types of wool that can be itchy. A good merino wool can be so soft that it actually feels like cotton. So if you are willing to pay the extra cost for underwear that is warm and soft, this fabric could be the way to go.
Womens merino wool underwear:
Womens merino wool underwear pictured:
Left: Minus33 Merino Wool Women’s Franconia Midweight Bottom, cream
Right: Minus33 Merino Wool Women’s Zealand Lightweight Hipster, wild orchid
Mens merino wool underwear
Wool has the undeniable advantage of being a fabric that keeps us warm. But it can have a down side as well. As you may have noticed, it can get prickly and itchy against our skin. For some people this reaction is so bad that they simply will not wear wool garments of any type. But merino wool is very soft, which makes it perfect for things like underwear, which absolutely need to be comfortable, considering it covers some of our most sensitive parts.
Mens merino wool underwear:
Mens merino wool underwear pictured:
Left: Hocosa of Switzerland Long-Underwear Shirt in Organic Wool, Unisex, natural white
Middle: Minus33 Merino Wool Men’s Kancamagus Midweight Bottom, true red
Right: Minus33 Merino Wool Men’s Acadian Lightweight Boxer Brief, black