This is the best Merino wool hoodie on Earth for everyone with an active lifestyle! Wear it as a mid-layer – or as it is during or after intense movement. This is made of thickish Merino wool, probably the best fabric ever. The cut is also designed properly to a tee. Merino wool doesn’t itch, and it is warm in chilly weather and cool in warm.

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• Our most popular upper garment: superb cut, handy pockets
• Merino wool – the best material for most uses
• Works as a top layer or under a shell jacket

Design update 2024

Särmä Merino Wool Hoodie jumps under the Varusteleka brand. At the same time, the design, measurements, materials, and manufacturer change. The first in line is the Petrol-colored Varusteleka Merino Wool Hoodie. The other colors will follow later. The essential changes are found in the bulleted list below. More detailed info plus the size chart you’ll find in the drop-down menus above.

• New size chart (check out the recommended measurements
• The fabric has even more merino wool, and it is slightly thinner but still more durable due to the polyester that’s added to the mix
• The cuff reinforcements have been left out due to the more abrasion-resistant fabric
• New hoodies are made by Utenos instead of Omniteksas, but they are still made in Lithuania in the EU

Looks good, ideal for an active lifestyle

Slim hourglass fit with a long hem. Quality zipper on the front, with a flap on the backside to prevent it from making contact with the skin if you're not wearing anything under this. The collar is so high when zipped up that you really don't need a scarf or a neck tube. The hood has a drawcord adjustment. Thumbholes on the sleeve cuffs. If you don’t use them, roll up the sleeves or if you have long arms, take the Regular-sized one instead of the Long.

The fabric is stretchy, so this hoodie won’t restrict your ninja moves in any way. The hem is long, and thanks to the snug fit, the hoodie also works as a warm mid-layer under a windproof jacket.

Smart set of pockets

The hoodie has two handwarmer pockets (volume about one wine bottle each) and a kangaroo pocket on the back that can be accessed from either side, a good place for storing gloves and other accessories. On the left sleeve, you'll find a zippered pocket, roomy enough for most modern smartphones. You could probably fit a nice assortment of combat gear in the pockets, and leave your chest rig at home.

As is customary these days, the sleeve pocket is covered with a loop panel. This means you can slap on a morale or other important patch of your choice. A good civilian choice is a reflector tab.

Use

Our Merino Wool Hoodie will keep you warm outdoors but won't get sweaty indoors either. It works well as a mid-layer, but it can also be worn on its own during or after intense movement and in the summertime. When wet, it won’t feel clammy or cold like synthetics or cotton do. Merino wool is a lot finer than regular wool, so it won’t itch even if you have sensitive skin. It is one of the nicest materials you can rub on your skin.

Made in the EU

The petrol hoodie is made in Lithuania by Utenos. The other colors are made in Lithuania by Omniteksas.

Also available as a buttoned version

We also made a buttoned version. Check it out!