What is so special about Smartwool?

What is so special about Smartwool?

It was soft (softer than any wool they had ever felt), moisture-wicking, thermoregulating (warm when it’s cold, and cool when it’s warm), sustainable, and odor-neutralizing—helping to keep feet dry, comfortable, and warm for longer than the synthetic socks they were wearing at the time.

Who is Smartwool owned by?

VF Corp.
Timberland, parent company of Steamboat Springs-based SmartWool, was purchased Monday in a $2 billion deal by VF Corp., an outdoor apparel giant based out of Greensboro, N.C., that owns the North Face clothing brand.

Is Smartwool an American company?

Smartwool is an American company founded by New England ski instructors Peter and Patty Duke in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 1994. In 2005 The Timberland Company acquired Smartwool and in 2011 Smartwool became a subsidiary of VF Corporation upon VF Corporation’s acquisition of The Timberland Company.

Is Smartwool made in China?

SMARTWOOL PERFORMANCE SOCKS: BORN IN COLORADO. Made in America using the finest Merino from around the world.

Is merino wool cruel?

Merino wool is a natural material originating from Australian Merino sheep. Despite wool’s undisputable sustainable qualities, there are careful ethical considerations to be made when choosing to use wool. Therefore, we only use cruelty free, certified mulesing free Merino wool.

What is the least itchy wool?

Unlike other wools and synthetic material, merino wool doesn’t itch at all – it is the softest of all wool.

Does North Face Own Smartwool?

The American company sells its products all over the world, but especially in the Rocky Mountains and other “extreme” terrain. The brands that fall under its umbrella include The North Face, JanSport, Eagle Creek, Smartwool, Timberland, Wrangler, Icebreaker and REEF — to name a few.

Is PETA against wool?

PETA has released 12 exposés of 100 sheep operations on four continents, revealing systemic abuse in the wool industry. Impatient workers have been caught punching, kicking, and stomping on sheep, some of whom die from their injuries. When the animals are no longer profitable to the wool industry, they’re slaughtered.

Is Peruvian Highland wool itchy?

Pure wools seem to be problem area for me and even 100% angora and some alpaca wools can cause mild to medium itching and sensitivity. However, Cascade Magnum 100% Peruvian Highland wool is a fab, super chunky yarn that I can wear as hats and scarves without any issue.