Ridge Mountain Gear Merino Half Zip Stand Collar

Brand : Ridge Mountain Gear (Japan)
Color : Heather Grey/Heather Charcoal/ Sand Beige/ Chocolate
Material :100% Wool (merino wool)
Weight : 195/㎡
Size : S、M、L（Men）S、M（Women）
Country of Origin : Japan
Producer : 青森県つがる市 株式会社東京ピオ青森ファクトリー

Material :
This product uses 100% New Zealand merino wool fabric.

The main features of merino wool material are "high heat retention", "good breathability", "humidity control", "high deodorant (antibacterial)", "heat resistance", and "UV cut".
REDA, which produces the merino wool used by RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR, is a long-established wool fabric manufacturer founded in Italy for over 150 years.
Sheep are bred freely on REDA's vast in-house ranch in New Zealand. The raw wool of the sheep is carefully knitted from raw wool to yarn and from yarn to fabric at our own factory in Italy.

Merino wool is a natural fiber. Even if it is shrink-proofed, some fabric shrinkage will still occur. This is unavoidable.

As long as it is a natural fiber, there is no choice but to shrink the fabric due to washing, but when making this T-shirt, RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR try to use a material that minimizes the shrinkage as much as possible.

In addition to the original high functionality of wool (heat retention, breathability, heat resistance, antibacterial properties, UV protection), this product is a high-performance material that makes full use of REDA's more than 150 years of experience, knowledge and technology.

Features :
1. Soft texture with less fluff
Merino wool is classified into various grades according to the fineness of the yarn that is the basis of the fabric, and the fineness is expressed in μm (micrometer). This time, the Merino Basic Tee uses a very delicate thread of 17.5 μm (micrometer), which is described as "Super 120's", and is finished in a soft texture with very little "tingling" peculiar to wool.

2. Use New Zealand Merino
The use of New Zealand merino wool is proof that it is "non-mulling wool".
New Zealand has banned "mulesing", a cruel way to cut the skin and flesh of the buttocks in a lamb to prevent the infestation of maggots on the sheep, from October 2018. Using New Zealand Merino means using wool raw materials that are suitable for animal protection.

3. 100% merino wool, yet washable.
Shrink-proof processing is applied over several steps to prevent the fabric from shrinking after washing as much as possible.
Even so, as long as it is a natural fiber, some shrinkage and skewing will inevitably occur. Please refer to the following care methods so that you can use the product for a longer period of time.
・ Please use wool detergent for washing.
・ Put the product inside out and put it in the laundry net, and wash it by itself.
・ The water temperature is limited to 40 ℃, and please avoid washing with boiling water.
・ Avoid strong water currents, you may hand wash or choose the "dry course" or "weak water flow
course" when using a washing machine .
・ Never tumble dry.
・ After dehydration, we recommend that you shape it and dry it in the shade.
・ If you do not wear it for a long time, keep it clean and store it with an insect repellent.

Attention :
The care of this product can be used for a long time if you pay attention to the following.
・ Please use wool detergent for washing.
・ Put the product inside out and put it in the laundry net.
・ The water temperature is limited to 40 ℃, and please avoid washing with boiling water.
・ Avoid strong water flow when washing by hand or when using a washing machine, use the "dry course" or "weak water flow course".
・ Never tumble dry.
・ After dehydration, we recommend that you shape it and dry it in the shade.
・ If you do not wear it for a long time, store it with an insect repellent in a clean state.

Design :
"Merino Half Zip Stand Collar" was created assuming a middle layer to be worn on top of the base layer. Regarding the fabric used, we use merino wool tenjiku 195 / ㎡, which is thicker than the merino wool tenjiku 145g / ㎡ used for Merino Basic Tee Short & Long Sleeve. The silhouette is not a slim silhouette that fits the body, but a box silhouette that can be worn in a relaxed manner.

Many wind shells and rain shells that are supposed to be worn on top of this have a hood. In that case, if you wear a hooded middle layer, there are many situations where the neck becomes stiff with the hood.

Yusuke San want to keep the neck clean even if he wear a wind shell or rain shell. This "Merino Half Zip Stand Collar" is recommended for those situation.

If you get hot during your activity, adjust the zipper opening and closing to let the heat escape.

The fastener tape uses YKK No. 3 coil fastener. The slider is equipped with a semi-automatic lock function. The semi-automatic lock function is a function that can prevent the slider from opening by tilting the tip of the slider down. And since the tip is rubberized, it is easy to grasp even if you are wearing gloves.

It is designed to cover the chin to prevent the tip of the fastener from touching the chin and neck and feeling tingling.

It is also characterized by flat seamer treatment on the shoulder line, sleeve attachment line, and armpit line. "Flat seamer" is a specification that uses a special sewing machine to match the fabric. As the name suggests, the seams of the fabric are very flat and reduce the stress on the skin as much as possible. It is a manufacturing method that is often used for sportswear and baby wear because the seams are also durable.

A brand name tag is sewn on the hem. White name tags are used on RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR merino wool products.

*photo credit: Ridge Mountain Gear official website(https://www.ridge-mountaingear.com/)
*Product information translated by morimori