Merino Hoodie
It's fall again, the leaves are turning and hoodie season is on. From layering up on your morning ride to nighttime commutes home, we have some good news. The ultimate cool weather go-to garment is back. The Outlier Merino Hoodie.
The Outlier Merino Hoodie is made from superfine New Zealand Merino. Merino means it is soft, comfortable, warm and breathable, for everyday wear. We use an 18.8 micron grade of merino that most other companies use for next to skin garments, it's comfortable enough to rock naked. Merino is naturally antimicrobial so it doesn't stink after a day (or three) of wear like so many other materials will. When you start pedaling hard, the merino wicks away moisture keeping you dry and cool. Slow down or stop though and it will keep you as warm as any other good wool sweater. Head inside and it's temperature regulating properties mean you won't overheat.
From the messengers who ride all day, to the delivery guys working all night, and the commuters hitting those cold mornings trips and dark night journeys, Merino is perfect for any rider who doesn't insist on spandex. The three panel hood can fit both over and under a helmet, but looks fine without one too. The extended back of the hoodie keeps you covered and warm even when you reach down into the drops. Raglan sleeves allow for reach and motion. The thick but comfortable elastic cuff lets you push up your sleeves and know that they'll stay up and stay comfortable. The two way zipper lets you adjust the bottom opening and avoid awkward bunching as you pedal.
You know how when you look into your closet you always want to grab the same few items that just feel right? That's exactly what this is, the item that you want to wear everyday. Maybe not 365 days a year, but everyday from first cool breezes of autumn through to last cool days of spring. The go-to essential, the Outlier Merino Hoodie.
As always the production is local, made right here in NYC for quality and style. Available in Black, Mid Gray and Charcoal Blue.
OUTLIER Workwear Hoodie (SOLD OUT)
And now to wrap up the last component of our experiment, the OUTLIER Workwear Hoodie. The finale that Abe and I made sure we were to grab. Our super durable Workwear fabric for maximum abrasion resistance with a Lotus treatment. This is the one that you could take a spill without any notice. Throw some water on it and the grease and dirt will just roll off. The exterior is a tough Cordura grade nylon with a canvas like weave, and inside a soft fleece that keeps you comfortable throughout the day. It breathes great, is highly water resistant and dries fast.
The cut is clean and minimal. Raglan sleeves for a full range of action, a big hood that can go over helmets and a long back to keep you covered when riding. An elegant yet tough layer that works flawlessly as a spring jacket too.
The cut runs classic, a bit smaller than the inflated sizes of many contemporary American brands. Designed to be the second or third layer from the skin. If in doubt between two sizes, or if you want to rock it with big sweaters underneath, err towards the larger size.
Limited edition of 9 and not in full production until next fall at the soonest. Schoeller Dry Skin Extreme + Nanosphere. Available in a dark blueish gray. Ships in January.
OUTLIER Winterweight Hoodie (SOLD OUT)
Next up in our experimental drop, the first Outlier hoodie in our Winterweight fabric. The cut is clean and minimal. Raglan sleeves for a full range of action, a big hood that can go over helmets and a long back to keep you covered when riding. An elegant yet tough winter layer that works flawlessly as a spring jacket too.
The Schoeller Dryskin Extreme + 3XDry fabric is perfect for the cool and the cold months. The inside is a heat retaining fleece, soft and warm. It stretches, breathes great and wicks moisture away from your body for maximum comfort in both motion and stillness. On the outside it's highly water resistant to keep the elements from ruining your comfort. The exterior weave includes Cordura for real durability and abrasion resistance. When I first tested this fabric I crashed a bike, the bike was ruined, my body bloody and the fabric barely even scratched.
The cut runs classic, a bit smaller than the inflated sizes of many contemporary American brands. Designed to be the second or third layer from the skin. If in doubt between two sizes, or if you want to rock it with big sweaters underneath, err towards the larger size.
Limited edition of 9 and not in full production until next fall at the soonest. Ships in January.
