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Best Merino Wool Clothing Brands

Merino wool is temperature-regulating, naturally odor-resistant, and far softer than regular wool. These brands source responsibly and build garments that last seasons, not months.

1.

Affine Fibers

Canada

Canadian women's natural fiber clothing in linen, merino, silk, and organic cotton.

Also: linen, silk

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2.

Alex Crane

USA

Travel-focused casual clothing made from linen, organic cotton, merino, and alpaca.

Also: linen, cotton

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3.

Alpkit

UK

Merino wool base layers and cotton outdoor clothing built for hiking, climbing, and running.

Also: cotton, wool

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4.

Antero Outdoors

USA

Outdoor basics and activewear in merino wool and organic cotton for men and women.

Also: cotton

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5.

Aviator

USA

Merino wool travel and casual apparel for men and women.

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6.

Buck Mason

USA

American-made men's wardrobe staples in Supima cotton, linen, hemp, and merino.

Also: cotton, linen

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7.

Citizen Wolf

Australia

Sydney-made custom-fit organic cotton, hemp, and merino clothing for men and women.

Also: cotton, hemp

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8.

Colorful Standard

Denmark

Danish organic cotton basics in a wide range of bold colors for men and women.

Also: cotton, wool

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9.

Darn Tough

USA

Vermont-made merino wool socks for men, women, and kids with a lifetime guarantee.

Also: wool

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10.

De Le Cuona

UK

Luxury linen and cashmere fabrics, throws, cushions, and upholstery textiles for high-end residential and commercial interiors.

Also: alpaca, cashmere

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11.

Eileen Fisher

USA

Women's premium apparel in organic linen, Pima cotton, and merino with a take-back program.

Also: linen, cotton

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12.

Finisterre

UK

UK surf and outdoor brand making apparel in organic cotton, hemp, and merino.

Also: cotton, hemp

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13.

Frank and Oak

Canada

Canadian casual and basics brand in organic cotton for men and women.

Also: cotton, hemp

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14.

Gentle Herd

USA

Cashmere and merino knitwear for men and women at mid-market prices.

Also: cashmere

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15.

Icebreaker

New Zealand

New Zealand merino wool outdoor base layers and apparel for men, women, and kids.

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16.

Isobaa

UK

UK merino wool outdoor and casual apparel for men and women.

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17.

Kari Traa

Norway

Norwegian women's activewear brand making merino wool base layers and technical clothing for outdoor sports.

Also: wool

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18.

Knotty Ones

USA

Fair Trade knitwear in cotton, linen, alpaca, and merino for women.

Also: cotton, linen

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19.

Kora

USA

Merino wool outdoor apparel for men and women with a Himalayan-inspired aesthetic.

Also: wool

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20.

Krimson Klover

USA

PFAS-free women's ski and outdoor apparel using natural fibers.

Also: cotton, wool

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21.

L'Envers

France

French sustainable knitwear brand making merino, alpaca, and organic cotton sweaters, cardigans, and vests for everyday wear.

Also: alpaca, cotton

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22.

Merino.tech

New Zealand

100% New Zealand merino wool base layers and travel clothing for men and women.

Also: wool

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23.

Minus33

USA

100% merino wool base layers and outdoor apparel for men and women.

Also: wool

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24.

Mons Royale

New Zealand

New Zealand ZQ merino wool ski and outdoor apparel for men and women.

Also: wool

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25.

Nature Kids Co

USA

Merino wool and organic cotton clothing for kids ages 5 to 14.

Also: cotton

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26.

Nature's Wild Child

USA

Wool and organic cotton clothing for babies, kids, and adults.

Also: cotton, linen

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27.

Nikin

Switzerland

Swiss sustainable clothing brand making casual tops, basics, and everyday wear from organic cotton, with a tree planted for every item sold.

Also: cotton, wool

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28.

Nui Organics

New Zealand

Merino wool and organic cotton clothing for babies through age 14.

Also: cotton

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29.

Ortovox

Germany

Alpine outdoor merino wool apparel for men and women.

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30.

Patagonia

USA

Outdoor brand making apparel in organic cotton, hemp, and merino wool with strong environmental advocacy.

Also: cotton, hemp

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31.

Q for Quinn

USA

Organic cotton socks, underwear, and kids clothing at accessible prices.

Also: cotton, wool

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32.

Rawganique

USA

Full-range organic brand offering clothing and underwear in organic cotton, linen, hemp, and merino.

Also: cotton, linen

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33.

Repeat

Switzerland

Luxury knitwear brand offering cashmere and merino wool sweaters, cardigans, and accessories for women.

Also: cashmere

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34.

Ridge Merino

USA

Merino wool outdoor and travel apparel for men and women.

Also: wool

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35.

Ryker Clothing

USA

Men's activewear and underwear in organic cotton and merino wool.

Also: cotton

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36.

Smartwool

USA

Merino wool socks, base layers, and outdoor apparel for men, women, and kids.

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37.

Snow Peak Apparel

Japan

Japanese outdoor brand making merino wool and natural material apparel for men and women.

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38.

Thinking Mu

Spain

Spanish casual basics in hemp, organic cotton, and merino for men and women.

Also: hemp, cotton

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39.

Unbound Merino

USA

Merino wool travel clothing for men and women designed to be worn for weeks between washes.

Also: linen, wool

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40.

Wool&

USA

Women's ZQ merino wool dresses engineered to be worn for 100 days without washing.

Also: linen

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41.

Woolly Clothing

USA

Merino wool casual and activewear basics for men and women.

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42.

WoolOvers

UK

UK knitwear brand in merino, cashmere, linen, cotton, and silk for men and women.

Also: cashmere, linen

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43.

WoolX

USA

Merino wool activewear and base layers for men and women at mid-market prices.

Also: wool

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44.

Zkano

USA

Alabama-made organic cotton socks in a wide range of styles for men and women.

Also: cotton, wool

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Why merino wool?

Regulates temperature

Merino fibers crimp at a microscopic level, trapping air to warm you and releasing heat when you run hot. Works from 30°F to 80°F.

Naturally odor-resistant

Wool's protein structure binds to odor molecules and holds them until washing. You can wear merino multiple days without it smelling.

Mulesing-free options exist

Look for ZQ Merino, Responsible Wool Standard, or GOTS certifications. The brands on this list disclose their sourcing.

Biodegradable fiber

Merino wool breaks down in soil in under a year. Compare that to polyester fleece, which sheds microplastics for centuries.

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