Merino the Wonder Wool

We know what you’re going to say. That this Long-Sleeve T-shirt is just like the next one. Stop right there! Nothing could be further from the truth. There's nothing ordinary about this T-shirt. That’s because it's made from 100% Merino, and that changes everything.

Available from 30th July at 10 am (CET)

Like every weekly Asphalte preorder from now on, The Long-Sleeve Merino T-shirt preorder is just 6 days long. If you think you might miss it, sign up here to get notified when it goes live. We'll even hook you up with early access, an hour before the official release so you’re first in line for delivery.

A game changer

As you may have noticed, we’re not looking to shake things up in the design department. When it comes to fit and design, this T-shirt keeps it simple: a versatile fit, well-fitted sleeves, and sturdy seams – job done.

No, the magic is in the material.

You read it, you better believe it: this T-shirt is 100% wool. And not just any wool – it’s 100% Merino wool.

If you’re already familiar with our Perfect Jumper, you’ll know what wonders this material can do. If not, let's get you up to speed.

Supernatural Merino wool

First things first, this fibre gets its name from the Merino breed of sheep.

Our wool is sourced from New Zealand, a country where sheep are particularly well-protected by animal welfare regulations. We love it, and we're pretty sure you will too.

Secondly, let’s list a few of the 1,001 powers of Merino wool. It’s simple – we’re talking about the best-performing natural fibre in the world.

It's breathable: Merino wool fibres absorb moisture and release it instantly, meaning ultra-fast drying. Yep, you heard right – goodbye sweat marks.

From the steppes of Argentina to the peaks of the Alps, via New Zealand and South Africa, Merino sheep can withstand temperatures from -10°C to +40°C.

Their fleece regulates temperature perfectly, capturing heat when it’s cold and releasing it when it’s hot. Move over David Blaine.

As soft as can be: we’ve selected ultra-fine 19.5-micron fibres to create incredibly soft yarns. All without compromising on durability.

Crease-free: The natural elasticity of Merino wool makes jersey virtually crease-free. You can give your iron a break. Even if you take it out of the wash it’ll be clean and smooth after just a few hours of drying.

Wool is naturally anti-bacterial, so it doesn’t trap bacteria in the fabric. No bacteria, no bad smells. Simple.

It's self-cleaning: Thanks to its anti-bacterial properties, the Long-Sleeve Merino T-shirt doesn’t need to be washed as often as cotton or synthetics. Just lay it out in a well-ventilated place between wears and it’ll be fresh and ready to go. Sounds too good to be true but you’ll see a trip to the washing machine every 5/6 wears is more than enough.

And that’s what Merino wool can do – all the benefits of the best technical materials, 100% natural.

A 3-season ally

This T-shirt is made from pure Merino wool jersey with a density of 180 gr/m2. It’s perfect for keeping you warm in winter under a good jumper, or for those autumn evenings and spring mornings.

For summer, we recommend its short-sleeved little brother (unless you want to protect yourself from those pesky mosquitoes).

When it comes to tailoring and finishing, credit goes to the craftsmen at the Irmãos Rodrigues workshop in Portugal.

They’ve done a wizard's job, which makes sense when you’re working with such a magical fibre.

A word about the collar

Of the 4,873 responses to the co-creation questionnaire, many warned us about soft collars. And we totally get it.

There’s nothing more annoying than a neckline that stretches out after the third wash. We’ve worked on ours to make sure it holds up without sagging.

That’s why we binded it. Basically, we sew a border all around the collar, which finishes it off neatly and reinforces it.

The result? The binding prevents the neckline from stretching and keeps its lovely circular shape through wear and wash.

5 shades of Long-Sleeve Merino T-shirts

What's your pick?

We have a particularly rich mocha, somewhere between green and brown.

We also offer it in a deep navy, like the ink you used to try and rub off your hands with an eraser as a kid. Remember that smell?

While we’re on the subject of dark colours, check out that intense black.

Is charcoal a black that doesn’t dare to be black or a grey that doesn’t dare to be grey? We don’t know. But we do know that this colour is particularly stunning.

And we wrap things up with an absolutely radiant luminous off-white.

You’re up.

6 days to preorder

This Long-Sleeve Merino T-shirt will be available from 10 am CET on Tuesday for 69€. You won’t find a 100% Merino wool knit made in Portugal at this price anywhere else.

For your information, it will be delivered mid-November, so you can enjoy it all winter long.

If you miss out on the preorder for one reason or another, it's not entirely impossible that you'll come across it again at a Stock Sale, but the price will then rise to 89 € to reflect the added inventory costs.

Need to know anything else? Drop it in the comments below or check our international Instagram page for the answer. Possibly.

Thanks,

The Asphalte Team

Available from 30th July at 10 am (CET)

Like every weekly Asphalte preorder from now on, The Long-Sleeve Merino T-shirt preorder is just 6 days long. If you think you might miss it, sign up here to get notified when it goes live. We'll even hook you up with early access, an hour before the official release so you’re first in line for delivery.