| Burlington, a division of International Textile Group, Inc., is excited to introduce MERINO FX, a revolutionary collection of seasonless performance merino fabrics designed for outdoor enthusiasts.
The natural comfort, resilience, and versatility of wool make it a staple to any outdoor wardrobe. The MERINO FX collection includes 100% merino and merino blended technologies in various weights and constructions across of variety of styles and advanced performance. The collection features performance and sustainable blends that incorporate CORDURA® certified yarns, Supima cotton, flax, and Tencel® along with plaid fashions made from 100% merino. “Harvested from merino sheep, merino wool is often overlooked as a year-round and versatile fiber,” says Tom Aubrey, product development manager for Burlington. “The very thing that makes wool warm in winter makes it cool in summer, and the natural give and elasticity of wool fibers yields to the body’s movement, making them incredibly comfortable, wrinkle resistant and longwearing – a perfect complement for outdoor lifestyles.” Merino wool naturally regulates temperature and excels in insulating the body against the heat, as well as the cold. The fibers trap pockets of air close to the body and these pockets warm or cool as the need arises. Wool fibers are hydrophilic and have an unmatched ability to absorb moisture and transmit it to the air, keeping the body dry and comfortable, summer and winter. Comfort is an added bonus of merino wool. Because it is a very fine fiber, merino is incredibly soft and lightweight and offers unexpected comfort that is perfect for next to skin applications. These fabrics are easy to care for, have natural antimicrobial properties, and most are machine washable. “Wool also provides a tremendous platform for sustainable fabrics,” says Aubrey. “It is 100% biodegradable and is incredibly durable due to its crisp, compact structure that far outlasts many synthetic fibers. We have further enhanced the sustainable versatility of merino with MERINO FX blends using Supima cotton, flax and Tencel fibers.” Burlington’s worsted wool heritage dates back to 1954 and centers on the wool expertise of the Burlington Raeford® brand, named after the plant where it was first produced. Burlington worsteds are known for quality, styling and superior color match capabilities. Burlington has been the primary supplier of worsted wool and wool blend fabrics for all branches of the U.S. military for more than 50 years.
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