3ML Hunting Hoodie - Warmest Merino Wool Mid Layer | Synertech™

How did we create the most thermally efficient base layer on Earth?

Defined the 6 Goals:

• To develop the world's most efficient natural moisture management technology.
• To make a textile that absorbs and wicks moisture from the skin better than any other.
• To create chemical-free odor-elimination and antibacterial fabric for hunting.
• Design the coziest natural fiber clothing, crafted to be gentle, even on baby skin.
• To maximize the air-trapping capability of the textile without increasing its weight
• To deliver a durable, long-lasting material you can trust.

What is SYNERTECH?

The synergistic technology developed by Hillman combines the best functionalities of two or more materials, achieving exponentially higher results than each material used separately. For example, we use bamboo fiber as the most efficient moisture absorber and merino wool as the most efficient wicking fiber.

What happens if the clothing is made only of Merino wool?

Even when we use its best quality of 15.5 microns, the Merino wool structure is coarse and can only absorb 30% of its weight in moisture. Nevertheless, it stands out as the most effective moisture-wicking material on Earth.

Practically, if you wear Merino wool, it will effectively manage moderate sweating but may struggle to absorb excessive moisture from your skin, resulting in a wet and sticky feeling on top of your skin. For example, it won't absorb moisture when you are actively running or walking, and you will develop underarm sweat on your skin that takes a longer time to be absorbed.

Furthermore, merino will cause itching on sensitive skin, irrespective of its quality, grade, and origin.

What happens if the clothing is made only of Bamboo viscose?

Bamboo viscose is a natural antibacterial hollow fiber that absorbs moisture three times its weight, three times faster than cotton, and ten times better than wool. It can wick moisture faster than cotton but is less efficient than wool.

For use as the most efficient and technically advanced middle layer for hunting or as an outer hoodie for warmer weather.

Made to eliminate human odor through the natural anti-bacterial "self-cleaning" properties of both merino wool, bamboo viscose and anti-odor threads.

Created to provide the most comfortable climate control and to keep you warm when cold and cool when hot.

Provides perfect thermoregulation during hunting at moderately low temperatures:
from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F)
as an outer layer over the base layer from 5°C (41°F) down to -30°C(-22°F)
as mid-layer in combination with other layer

3ML Merino Wool Hunting Hoodie - World's Best Mid Layer

Key technologies and functionality:

COATS PROTECT

the power of anti-odor and anti-bacterial threads

Even if the material is antibacterial, the odor buildup in the underarm threads will always occur if the threads are not treated. This is why we used the one-of-a-kind CoatsProtect® threads to sew our hoodie and achieve the maximum level of odor elimination.

With anti-microbe treatment
(Zone of inhibition clearly seen)

Without treatment
(No zone of inhibition)

GET INTO THE SCIENCE OF MERINO WOOL - THE FIBER THAT'S WORTH IT

Before we made our own, we used to buy all other products out there, all the while wanting different, better clothes to keep us warm in winter and cool in summer. But we still got cold, wet or clammy, not to mention that we'd stink more often than not. After years of research, we were led to an old favorite of our grandparents — wool. It helped keep us warm all winter and remarkably cool in the summer, without the stink. However, that wool wasn't very comfortable. Then we discovered Merino wool and our world was changed forever.