Icebreaker Oasis Balaclava Black

The Icebreaker Oasis Balaclava is designed for full coverage. Offers medium-weight insulation and optimal breathability for very active days in the mountains or in cold climates. The overlay opening provides better protection in adverse weather conditions and slides down under the chin in softer conditions. Also included is a small ventilation flap over the mouth for improved breathability, and flat seams to eliminate chafing.The main fabric of the Oasis Balaclava is merino wool, which comes from Merino sheep. These, unlike ordinary sheep, have adapted to survive the scorching summers and icy winters of New Zealand's rugged Southern Alps. They can survive these extremes because of the incredible natural engineering of their wool. Super light and breathable in summer, it keeps them cool at temperatures up to +30ºC. In winter, they acquire an extra layer of wool on their base layer that protects them against temperatures that plummet to -10ºC.Simple, efficient, ingenious.