Effective Next-to-Skin Comfort

NEW PRODUCT

Effective Next-to-Skin Comfort

ScentLok’s versatile new Merino 250 Base-Layer collection provides warmth, comfort, and breathability.

MUSKEGON, Mich. (January 21, 2025) – ScentLok has been a leader in the advancement of Merino wool for outdoor pursuits. Most recently, the pioneering company introduced the Merino 250 Hoodie to great acclaim. Its success led ScentLok to develop the new Merino 250 Base-Layers, expanding their assortment constructed with the organic, warm, and comfortable fabric.

The new ScentLok Merino 250 ¼ Zip, Hoodie and Bottom are ideal base-layers, offering outstanding thermal regulation and breathability. Designed with flatlock seam construction, they also ensure maximum durability and comfort, allowing for unrestricted movement throughout the day. Say goodbye to sweat and odor distractions—our naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial Merino wool keeps you feeling fresh and dry, even during the most intense activities.

“There are so many awesome aspects of the Merino 250 Base-Layers,” said Allie. “The first things that come to mind are its softness, durability, and how the fabric can stretch but not lose its shape. If you ever wore an older merino garment, you recall how it quickly got stretched out and kept getting looser fitting. By adding spandex, the Merino 250 Base-Layers will fit the same, hunt after hunt, washing after washing.”

Odor prevention at the skin layer is important, too. The Merino 250 Base-Layer’s natural antimicrobial properties get the scent control process underway before even adding ScentLok carbon outerwear. And you’ll be thoroughly impressed at its ability to wick moisture away from your skin.

Concealed thumbloops for optional use. (Merino 250 Hoodie)

What 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 20’s, whereas ScentLok’s Merino 250 Base-Layers come in at 18.5 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.)

Temperature Regulation

Merino wool adapts to your body’s needs. It provides warmth when it’s cold and offers breathability when required. The garment naturally regulates based on the weather conditions.

Odor Resistance

While ScentLok is famous for its carbon technology, in the case of the Merino 250 Base-Layers, the fabric alone offers native antimicrobial properties. This comes from a sheep’s ability to produce natural wax (sheep grease) that repels water and prevents the accumulation of bacteria, mold, and fungus.

Moisture Wicking

Specialty fabrics and treatments, including some of those from ScentLok, are purposed for wicking moisture off your skin. Merino wool? It naturally lifts perspiration off and away, as it does for sheep.

Elasticity

Unlike conventional wool, Merino wool offers a degree of elasticity. Meaning, the fabric holds its shape. For the objectives of the Merino 250 Base-Layers, ScentLok blended in 5% spandex to add the stretch and motion-promotion required for hunting. In the words of ScentLok Director of Marketing, Steve Allie, the base-layers “rebound well and holds its structure.”

Softness

This is the no-brainer. Instantly feel the softness with one touch of the fabric. This translates into maximum 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 resistance.

Flatlock Seams

Merino 250 ¼ Zip Top FEATURES:

• 95% 18.5-micron merino wool, 5% spandex
• Warm 250g fabric helps regulate body temperature and provides breathability
• Naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial to fight odor-causing bacteria
• 8” center-front zipper allows for quickly dumping excess heat
• Flatlock seams for next-to-skin comfort
• Concealed thumbloops for optional use
• COLOR: Canopy
• SIZES: SM – 3XL

MSRP $119.99

Merino 250 Hoodie FEATURES:

• 95% 18.5-micron merino wool, 5% spandex
• Warm 250g fabric helps regulate body temperature and provides breathability
• Naturally moisture wicking & antimicrobial to fight odor-causing bacteria
• Flatlock seams for next-to-skin comfort
• Concealed thumbloops for optional use
• 3-piece hood offers sun protection on scorching hot days to an extra layer when the temps drop
• COLOR: Canopy
• SIZES: SM – 3XL

MSRP $129.99

Merino 250 Bottom FEATURES:

• 95% 18.5-micron merino wool, 5% spandex
• Warm 250g fabric helps regulate body temperature and provides breathability
• Naturally moisture-wicking AND antimicrobial to fight odor-causing bacteria
• 8” center-front zipper allows for quickly dumping excess heat
• Flatlock seams for next-to-skin comfort
• Fabric-covered elastic waistband for a comfortable, secure next-to-skin fit & feel
• Flatlock seams for next-to-skin comfort
• Fully functional fly opening
• COLOR: Canopy
• SIZES: SM – 3XL

MSRP $109.99

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®, 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.