Smartwool

High-tech Smartwool socks and clothing at MEC

In 1994 two New Zealand ski instructors in were looking for a better pair of socks to keep their toes warm. They started experimenting and realized that merino wool ski socks were the secret to keeping their feet toasty, dry and comfortable throughout days on the slopes. Now, decades later, you’ll find a full range of socks, base layers and clothing made of merino wool and high-tech wool blends available at MEC.

What’s the big deal about merino wool? It keeps you warm, even when it’s wet. It’s naturally odour-resistant, so you can wear it multiple days in a row. It’s natural and renewable too, one sheep can grow up to five pounds of wool a year. It’s also soft and not itchy, plus Smartwool flatlock seams eliminate chafing.

Socks for runners, skiers and hikers

They may have been born on the ski hill, but Smartwool socks now come in designs for trail running, hiking and other outdoor pursuits. Synthetic fibres improve durability, while fun patterns and colours add a little flare to time outside.

Base layers and merino wool underwear

Smartwool clothing layers for women and layers for men are available in different weights, so you can dress for varying temperatures and activity levels. Light and ultralight materials work for cool weather, either alone or layered. Heavier weight pieces are perfect for ski touring, mountaineering and backpacking as well as high-output snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. You’ll find standard sizes at MEC (Smartwool fits true to size) as well as some styles in plus sizes for women up to 4X and XXL for men.

Washing and caring for merino socks, T-shirts and underwear

To keep your socks or clothing at their best, turn them inside out before you wash them. Use cold water and a washing machine on a gentle cycle. Avoid using fabric softeners or bleach, and dry items at low heat or air dry them to prevent shrinkage.

Sustainable production and regenerative wool

Smartwool partners with New Zealand Merino Company to improve sheep-farming practices. Their partner-growers work to sequester carbon, use regenerative materials and improve the biodiversity of their farmed lands. Smartwool supports Protect Our Winters to fight climate change and is committed to lowering their carbon footprint and contributing to a healthier planet.

Smartwool guarantee

Made with attention to comfort, fit and durability, Smartwool stands behind all their products. If, for any reason, you aren’t completely happy with your Smartwool gear within two years of purchasing (through an authorized dealer in Canada and the US), you can use their return process to make a claim for replacement.

Any product purchased at MEC is, of course, backed by our Rocksolid Guarantee.