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Merino wool is a natural choice for base layers: it's soft, itch-free, stretchy, and its built-in moisture management buffers well against sudden temperature changes. You'll appreciate its anti-microbial properties. So will your tentmates.
We've picked a fabric weight that works well under your other layers year-round. And we've styled it so that you can wear it alone for comfort and/or retro-beatnik cool.
- Made of 100% mulesing-free New Zealand merino wool.
- Four-way mechanical stretch.
- Low-profile flat-locked seams for comfort.
- Three-inch turtleneck.
- Machine washable with about 6% total shrinkage.
Fit guide
Each year, we set goals and track our progress; here are the highlights from our most recent results. More information is available on our Transparency and Reporting page.
Products
The largest part of our environmental and social footprint – we work to reduce these impacts as much as possible.
Bluesign®-approved fabrics
In MEC clothes and sleeping bags to lessen our impact on the environment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 100%
Environmentally preferred
Products with PVC-free, or at least 50% recycled, organic cotton, or bluesign-approved content.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Fair Trade Certified™ MEC Products
MEC paid into a special fund managed by the factory workers who made them.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18: Increase
Products returned
Because they were defective (as a percentage of sales).
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: < 1% of sales
responsible sourcing
We believe our gear should be made in a way that respects the people who manufacture it.
Factories met or exceeded expectations
Based on our Code of Conduct standards for working conditions.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Factories with unacceptable violations
We’re working with them to correct these issues, or MEC will seek a new supplier.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Maintain zero
Operations
Includes product transportation and logistics, as well as the development and operations of physical and e-commerce stores.
Carbon footprint
From product transport, waste, energy use, and business travel.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Reduce
Waste diverted
Recycled, donated or composted, instead of going to the landfill.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 92%
Litres of water
Used in our buildings.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Decrease
Member experience and community engagement
MEC exists to inspire and enable everyone to live active outdoor lifestyles. We’re a member of 1% for the Planet to help support Canadian environmental causes.
Active members
Of the members who made a purchase at MEC over the past 10 years, 41.1% of them made a purchase in 2016-17.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 38.9%
Member satisfaction
Satisfied or very satisfied with service in stores.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 90%
In-stock items
On the store floor and available for purchase.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 99.5%
To community initiatives
As part of our 1% for the Planet commitment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 1% of sales (previous year)
Employee engagement
With every conversation, every piece of advice, every transaction, bike fitting, clinic or event – we bring it.
Employee engagement
Our score in a survey that tells us how well MEC supports and engages employees.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase
Financials
Our goal is to be financially viable in the short-term and the long-term, and we’ll continue on our path of measured growth.
Inventory turns
Times we sold through and replenished our inventory.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 2.29
Annual sales
Thanks for supporting MEC!
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase