Devold

Before I could publish this article last season, the season was unfortunately already over. But that's no reason not to catch up on this Gear of the Week, especially as it's still bang up to date!

Our partners have worked hard again this year to launch new products, innovations and real hits for the 2020/2021 season. They have been working on designs, colors, functions and materials. One very clear trend is to keep the ecological footprint as small as possible. We find this very pleasing and hope that it is not just a short-term trend, but will remain firmly anchored in the production chain in the future.

Devold advertises the Merino Wool Mesh Man underwear combination as an all-rounder: it promises good moisture transport, low weight, high breathability and quick drying paired with odour inhibition. 100% merino wool should also ensure optimum heat regulation.

When I unpacked it, I was initially curious about what to expect. After all, the hoodie has a considerable retail price, but this can definitely be justified by the Norwegian company's sustainable, animal-friendly production methods. But the quality should also be right.

Most of us know the Icelander not only as a breed of horse, but also as a scratchy, woolly turtleneck sweater with a classic design from the north of Europe. The Norwegian brand Devold has helped shape the change from scratchy to warm and soft in the company's 150-year history and has been producing extremely attractive merino wool underwear for years. Since this winter, the signature line has been available in new colors with various traditional patterns.

Merino underwear has been state of the art for some time now, but the Norwegians at Devold have come up with something new. The Tuvegga Sport Air line is not only made from highly breathable merino mesh, but can also be worn on both sides thanks to body mapping and a roughened structure. The shirt is warmer when worn on one side and more breathable on the other.

The cold wind and waves whip the cold sea water into our faces. Everything rocks wildly. Suddenly there's a bang! The fire extinguisher has flown out of its holder! This time one of the many waves has hit us directly. In the cabin, even seemingly fixed objects are now being flung from side to side.

Merino wool underwear has become an integral part of skiing and outdoor sports. The advantages are too great, such as the comfortable feel, the avoidance of perspiration odor and the good temperature regulation. In addition, although the good pieces are generally more expensive than the various synthetic fiber pieces, they are also more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Of course, this also applies to the garments from our partner company Devold from Norway, which has been processing wool there for over 150 years.

In our partner news you will find information that we received directly from our partner companies at ISPO in Munich. We mainly asked about news and new products for the 2018/19 season.

The trend in recent years for all manufacturers to advertise ecological production is declining in comparison. However, there are still a few highlights, such as a new type of "Prima Loft" insulation, which uses plant down from the kapok tree. Many manufacturers now use the body mapping principle in their base layers.

PowderGuide partner Devold is a traditional Norwegian manufacturer of wool clothing that has been dressing fishermen, farmers and polar pioneers like Fridtjof Nansen since the 19th century. Nowadays, in addition to the classic Norwegian sweaters that kept Fridtjof warm and cozy, there is also an extensive range of merino underwear for all kinds of sporting activities. This week, the Breeze ski underwear ensemble is our Gear of the Week.