It’s pushing zero degrees. The wind is pushing thirty. Snow is whipping from every direction, stinging your cheeks with ice burn and spindrift. Your neckwear? Plastic. Your face? Frozen.
Enter, Merino. Warm, lightweight protection from even the wildest elements. Merino-rich blends designed to keep you riding longer, warmer, and word on the street - better.
Ask any pow seeker, and they’ll tell you: neckwear is the underdog of the ski world. Nothing kills chairlift chat quicker than a cold wind smacking you in the face. Whether you’re a winter athlete or weekend warrior, here are seven reasons your neckwear should be Merino.
1. Temperature regulating.
One minute you’re ripping, the next you’re freezing on a slow chair. Merino adapts instantly, keeping you cool when it’s hot and warm when it's not. More than that, every breath on the hill carries moisture, and Merino manages it 96% better than synthetics. Hydrophilic at its core, Merino absorbs and releases up to a third of its weight in moisture as conditions shift, regulating temps and smoothing out the spikes between effort and rest. All-day comfort, all conditions.
2. Super breathable airflow.
Merino Wool optimises airflow in a way synthetics couldn’t dream of. Its hydrophobic outer means Merino repels external moisture while still letting humid air escape. This double action means a constant microclimate: fresh air moves in, humidity moves out. Say goodbye to soggy chins and synthetic suffocation. Say hello to clean, easy breathing.
3. Warm when it's wet.
And that’s science, not marketing. Merino’s keratin-based fibre structure keeps insulating even when the powder face-shots keep coming. The natural crimp creates heat-trapping air pockets, so when the snow does soak in, the warmth sticks around. Synthetics, on the other hand, quickly turn into frozen face masks when wet. Free icepack, at least?
4. Naturally odour resistant.
Speaking of Merino’s keratin fibre structure, that’s also what makes it naturally odour-resistant. Merino is harder for bacteria to latch onto – and no bacteria, no stink. Even after long tours, big sessions or multi-day missions. Unlike synthetics, which stink faster than you can say a face full of boot bag.
5. Soft next to skin.
Your face needs comfort, not plastic. Merino Wool is fine, flexible and oh-so naturally soft, making it ideal for sensitive skin around the nose, cheeks, chin and neck. In the freezing cold, Merino stays pliable and comfortable where synthetics stiffen, freeze, and get scratchy.
6. Easy to pack, packs a punch.
With a high warmth-to-weight ratio and insulation efficiency, Merino delivers warmth without bulk. All the cosy insulation, one lightweight layer. Synthetics rely on thickness to imitate warmth, meaning more bulk and less performance when things get damp
7. Your neckwear matches your base layers.
Oh, is that just a Mons thing? This is where we slip past science and dip into style – because our neckwear isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of the full Mons Merino system. Prints, colours and patterns designed to match your base layers and give your kit a cohesive, dialled look. Performance first, style a close second.
So there you have it: easy to pack, breathable, warm when wet and a whole lot more reasons to get on the Mons train and switch out your synthetic neckwear for Merino. Although your neckwear is small, it is mighty. And it’s where you notice the benefits of Merino right up in your face: better warmth, better comfort, less stink, mountain ready. You’ll never forget your Mons again.
