The Tern Ultralight Merino Wool Shirt is a hot weather top (also great as a base layer in cold weather) that has excellent moisture wicking, comfort, sun protection, & quick drying abilities. It's odor and bacteria resistant, with adequate durability for the ultralight weight.
The fit should be athletic, but not tight or restrictive- this allows the merino wool blend to more effectively wick moisture from your body. There is no hardware, adding to the simplicity and decreasing weight. The Tern is a high performance piece for high activity.
The natural odor resistant & ultralight properties of merino wool make the shirt perfect for travel, running, hiking, and everyday use.
Use the Tern on warm days to shield yourself from the sun without overheating, or use it as a base layer in colder temps and take advantage of the merino wool next to skin.
We offer both a long sleeved hooded option (which works well as a sun shirt) and a short sleeved T-shirt option.
Weight:
Hoodie (Men's L): 5.4 oz
Features:
True Flat-Lock Seams
Raglan Sleeves
Minimal Clean Collar Hood
Excellent Stretch
Moisture Wicking
Bacteria/Odor Resistant
Quick Drying
UPF Rating 36+
Technology:
- Fabric: 115 GSM Merino Wool blend - 58% merino (18 micron) / 42% nylon, knit
- Fit: Close
- The Tern hoodie should fit close to skin and fit easily beneath other layers.
- Gender: Men's sizing (see product images for how the Tern fits women)
- PFAS free
Care: This product is built for ultralight performance, & was not built to withstand abrasion.
Do not wash in a machine that has an agitator. Use mild detergent on a delicate cycle with cold water. Hang dry.
Note: If used with a backpack, some pilling may occur. Pilling will not affect performance, & is not covered under warranty.
Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Layering Collection: Kinetic
Layering Category: Moving Set or Baselayers
Product Care
Your Tern Ultralight Merino Wool apparel is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.
Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:
Before Washing
- Never wash your merino wool with anything with velcro or similar hook & loop characteristics.
- Never wash your merino wool in a washing machine that has an agitator.
- If you cannot follow any of these prior instructions you should hand wash your product using the detergent and drying process described below.
The Wash & Dry Process
- Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
- Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
- Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).
- Hang dry until the product is completely dry.
For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq
Nuyarn® Technology
Outdoor vitals uses Nuyarn® Technology in all of our merino wool fabrics & apparel. Nuyarn is a spinning technology that releases the natural performance characteristics of wool fiber that are otherwise twisted out by traditional wool spinning methods.
Essentially the result is performance products made from natural fibers that can outperform synthetics.
Nuyarn® can make wook that performs as closely as possible to the way it does in nature, to rival or exceed the performance of synthetic alternatives.
Types of Spinning
Ring Spun & Traditional Core Spun techniques compress the natural air pockets in the fiber, create loops, & restrict the natural movement of the fibers -essentially creating a rope-like structure that can be itchy next to skin.
Nuyarn® does not twist the fibers. Instead it drafts merino fibers along a high performance filament, resulting in 2 ply yarns with much more volume & aeration. (This 2 ply yarn structure is 35% finer than yarns spun on a conventional ring frame. Combined with the Nuyarn® thermal advantage, this offers the capacity to engineer much lighter, high performance fabrics as a result.)
Benefit Summary
The Nuyarn® method of twist-free spinning allows us to create products that outperform traditional merino wool & synthetics, and offer a natural enhancer to athletic performance.
- 5x Faster Drying
- 85% More Elasticity
- 120% More Seam Strength
- 53% More Air Resistant
- 30% Less Resources Used
- 8.8x More Durable
- 35% More Thermal Retention
- 50% More Burst Strength
- 25% Less Energy Used
Lighter Weight, Higher Performance
Compared to traditional merino wool, Nuyarn® wool is:
- 5x Faster Drying
- 85% More Elastic
- 8x More Durable
- Uses 30% Less Resources
"I’ve found more uses for this hoodie than any other gear I’ve tested over the past year." -Scott Douglas, Outside
"Outdoor Vitals’ Tern Ultralight Merino Hoodie has been my go-to layer to see me through the ups and downs." -Believe In The Run
"Outdoor Vitals has the best all-wool clothing we've ever put on." -The Manual
"This comfortable layer is so versatile you’re able to wear it all year long in any condition." -Backcountry Skiing Canada
"Used everywhere, for all weather and conditions, the Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Merino Hoodie has become a staple for early morning trail runs, around town or as a layering piece." -Feed The Habit
"Twist-Free" Spinning
Made with Nuyarn® Spinning Technology
Nuyarn's proprietary spinning technology produces a much lighter & higher performance wool fabric
