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NOW AVAILABLE, TUO’s new Kinetic Merino 150 and 350 Merino Hoodies are so functional and fitted you might never take them off. |
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (July 30, 2025) – Wool is back in a big way. Not that starchy and scratchy Paul Bunyan checkerboard stuff, but rather a new class of exceptionally designed merino wool garments. And TUO is on the forefront of progressive merino-wear for hunters and general outdoor enthusiasts as evidenced by the new Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie and Kinetic Merino 350 Hoodie. |
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TUO Merino 150 (Deadfall) |
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TUO Merino 150 (Storm) |
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“Customers loved the Kinetic Merino 250 Hoodie, but asked for an even lighter version,” said TUO Marketing Director, Steve Allie, about direct input received from western big game hunters. The unimaginably comfortable TUO Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie is founded on a sophisticated fabric composition. To achieve perfection, TUO selected an 86% micron merino, 12% core-spun nylon, and 2% spandex blend. The Merino wool is spun around nylon to increase durability and elasticity, while the touch of spandex yields the ideal level of stretch. The Merino wool itself is a natural insulator yet wicks and offers natural antimicrobial properties without supplementary treatments. Construction-wise, the Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie is sewn with flatlock seams for next-to-skin comfort. You’ll also appreciate the comfortable 3-piece hood that protects against the sun and adds warmth when layering. |
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TUO Merino 350 (Deadfall) |
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TUO Merino 350 (Storm) |
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The more robust Kinetic Merino 350 Hoodie is even more likely to serve as your standalone top in the field. Wearing like your favorite everyday hooded sweatshirt, this hoodie offers a fabric blend of 95% micron Merino wool and 5% spandex for subtle stretch and the benefit of maintaining the hoodie’s original shape. Like the Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie, the warmer 350 version features the same 3-piece hood and flatlock seams, but has couple unique traits. For one, the inner fabric is brushed for extraordinary comfort. Secondly, you’ll welcome the front kangaroo-style pouch pockets for hand warming or storing items securely, as the pockets feature ultra-quiet closures. The pouch is also located above the waist so you still easily access while wearing a front pack. |
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Comfortable brushed innner fabric (Merino 350) |
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So what exactly is Merino wool? It’s a superfine natural fiber that’s sheared from Merino sheep. Originally from Spain, Merino sheep are now raised in South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. Key to Merino wool of the highest quality is the diameter of its fibers, measured in microns (one millionth of a meter). For example, routine Merino wool measures in the low to mid 20’s, whereas TUO’s new Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie comes in at 18.5 microns and the Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie, 20.5 microns. That means more of Merino wool’s beneficial properties per square inch of material. (To give you an idea of how fine that is, human hairs average between 50 and 100 microns.) So, what are those beneficial properties? Temperature Regulation Merino wool adapts to your body’s needs. It provides a degree of warmth when it’s cold and offers breathability when it’s warmer. So, in the case of TUO’s new hoodies, it can perform as a lone outer-layer if it’s warm – or – there’s a bit of a nip in the air. Additionally, the new hoodies serve as ultimate mid-layers. Sun Protection Perhaps surprising to some, Merino fibers possess natural pigments that absorb UV light. This inherent UV resistance provides some level of sun protection. Odor Resistance The fabric alone offers native antimicrobial properties. This comes from a sheep’s ability to produce a natural wax (sheep grease) that repels water and prevents the accumulation of bacteria, mold, and fungus. Moisture Wicking Merino wool naturally lifts perspiration off and away as it does for sheep. Mother Nature is amazing… |
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Pouch pocket for warmth with ultra-quiet closures to lock in essentials (Merino 350) |
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Elasticity Unlike conventional wool, Merino wool offers a degree of elasticity. Meaning, the fabric holds its shape. Comfort and Softness This is the no-brainer. Instantly feel the softness with one touch of the fabric. This softness translates into unrivaled comfort against your skin. Hypoallergenic Maybe not a requirement for hunting, but it’s factual, nonetheless. Merino wool is officially recognized as asthma and allergy friendly by the international certification body Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). Fire-Resistant Yes, it’s true. Merino wool fibers are difficult to ignite, have limited ability to sustain a flame, and can self-extinguish. Merino wool clothing is worn by firemen, police, soldiers, and rescue teams because of its natural fire protection. |
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Comfortable flatlock seams |
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Kinetic Merino 150 Hoodie FEATURES:
MSRP $99.99 |
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Kinetic Merino 350 Hoodie FEATURES:
MSRP $179.99 |
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ABOUT NEXUS OUTDOORS Nexus Outdoors, headquartered in Muskegon, MI, USA, is a leading worldwide designer, marketer and distributor of performance, hunting and casual odor-controlling apparel, footwear and equipment under the ScentLok Technologies®, OZ®, Blocker Outdoors®, TUO®, Hardcore Waterfowl, Whitewater, and Tree Spider® brands. It also owns American Range Systems, manufacturer and distributor of the world’s strongest and safest bullet traps. Nexus Outdoors is the only company with access to all scent-controlling technologies, including their patented Carbon Alloy™ and Cold Fusion Catalyst™ technologies, which provide superior success in the field. ScentLok and Blocker Outdoors are pioneers in the hunting industry, which many credit with creating a market focused on superior scent control to get closer to big game. |
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