Journal - Stories from Layrés

Merino keeps appearing on travel packing lists, and it is not marketing. How the fibre regulates temperature, resists odour and packs small — and why micron count decides whether it feels soft or scratchy.

Synthetic thermals cost a fraction of merino. An honest comparison of how each handles moisture, odour and temperature — including where synthetics genuinely win, and what gsm weight to actually buy.