Thermal socks Lorpen T3MMH Midweight Hiker

The Lorpen T3MMH Midweight Hiker is a warm sock with medium thickness marino wool for trekking in cool and cold conditions.
The T3 knitting technology, which uses the best qualities of natural and man-made fibres, keeps you comfortable and warm and prevents chafing while walking
Thanks to the excellent balance between insulation and breathability, they are ideal for long hikes and walks in cold weather.
T3MMH Midweight Hiker has a full range of modern innovations, is very comfortable and has a long service life.
They are suitable for wearing with mid-height boots.

Technology of thermal socks Lorpen T3MMH Midweight Hiker
T3 is an exclusive technology with three different layers of yarn to maximise the performance of each yarn type and provide maximum benefit to athletes.
- The first layer, made of nylon, provides strength and a perfect fit to the foot, keeping the socks in place. This fibre is characterised by its durability and ability to provide cushioning. Nylon resists wear and tear better than any other fibre on the market.
- The second layer is made up of PRIMALOFT ECO yarn, which is an ultra-fine polyester fibre, even thinner than cashmere fibre. Primaloft polyester yarn is the world's leading polyester insulation for technical clothing. This soft insulating fibre is hydrophobic, which wicks moisture away from the body surface.
- The third layer is merino wool, which provides warmth all day long and wicks moisture away from your feet to keep them dry.
SLS (Selective Layering System) is a technology that allows you to combine different numbers of layers in different areas of one sock depending on the activity for which the socks are intended.
Composition of thermal socks Lorpen T3MMH Midweight Hiker
Technical composition:  43 % Merino Wool,  25 % PrimaLoft®,  22 % Nylon, 10 % Lycra®
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Features of thermal socks Lorpen T3MMH Midweight Hiker
- thickness: Middle (2/4)
- anatomical shape (universal for left and right feet)
- elastic nylon with LYCRA® over the entire surface of the sock, does not allow the sock to slip and gather "accordion"
- polyamide seals on the toe and heel prevent rubbing and callus formation
- thick shock-absorbing weave along the entire length provides a snug fit to the shoe and foot, which protects the feet from cold, irritation and abrasions
- flat toe seam does not rub toes
- wide elastic band ensures proper fit without excessive compression

Materials

Merino Wool
Merino wool is one of the most expensive types of wool.
It is thinner than wool from other breeds of sheep - for the manufacture of yarn, merino wool is sheared only from the withers, and it is in the withers that sheep have special fine wool with a thickness of less than 23 microns.
Merino wool is endowed with a unique degree of softness and elasticity, as it is 3 times softer than natural silk and 5 times more elastic than cotton.
Soft, airy, warm, and of extraordinary beauty, it has no equal in the world of natural materials.
Merino wool is perhaps the only natural material that still cannot be reproduced using synthetic materials.
Properties of merino wool:
- High medicinal properties - wool softens and soothes acute pain, treats arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, helps with fractures, in the care of patients with bedsores, and also promotes rapid recovery from viral infections that often occur in the autumn and winter.
- Antibacterial properties - creatine contained in merino wool is an unfavourable environment for the development of bacteria and microscopic insects, in addition, a water repellent is formed on the surface of each fibre, which repels insect pests.
- Hypoallergenic - merino wool is not an allergen and contains 8-10% lanolin, which, dissolving at a temperature of 35-37 °C, penetrates the skin and has a beneficial effect on joints, muscles, spine and respiratory system, as well as stimulates blood circulation.
- Excellent calming effect - products made of soft merino wool lull you to sleep better than any sleeping pill.
- Excellent thermal insulation - of all types of sheep's wool, merino wool has the finest hair, which is why merino wool is considered to be the warmest.
- Excellent moisture absorption - merino wool is hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb up to 33% of its own weight in moisture, so any products made from merino wool always remain dry.
- Reliable protection against unpleasant odours.
- Unique self-cleaning effect; from time to time, merino products just need to be aired in wet weather.
- Electrostatic properties.
- Neutralisation of toxic substances.
PrimaLoft ® ECO
A polyester yarn developed by PrimaLoft® (the world leader in artificial thermal insulation materials in high-tech clothing), which is a blend of 30% Primaloft® fibre and 70% recycled polyester from plastic bottles. It is a soft, insulating, hydrophobic fibre that repels rather than absorbs moisture.
Nylon
Nylon, or polyamide, is the world's first synthetic fibre.
Its most prominent feature is its exceptional strength, abrasion and water resistance and, as a result, high durability, 10 times that of cotton and 20 times that of wool, and it is also stronger than polyester.
In the production of socks, nylon is usually blended with other materials to give strength and elasticity.
In Lorpen socks, a nylon layer is used for extreme loads, located over the entire area, and for moderate loads - in friction zones.
The strategic placement of nylon in the outer layer of the socks guarantees a long service life.
Lycra ®
It is very important for socks to be able to take the anatomical shape of the foot of any size, without the formation of folds that lead to chafing on the feet.
Lycra is the best elastane yarn on the market, the material of Lorpen socks contains up to 10% stretch nylon with lycra.
The elasticity of Lorpen socks is provided by stretch nylon, with an inner elastane layer and a nylon coating.
The percentage and quality of stretch nylon determines the high elasticity and durability of the new sock.
That is why Lorpen socks retain their fit even after prolonged use and numerous washes.
That is why Lorpen socks retain their snugness even after prolonged use and numerous washings.

Sizes of Lorpen socks

Washing (washing instructions are indicated on the product packaging)
- Hand or machine wash in warm water Wash like coloured clothes
- Do not use softeners
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron

About the manufacturer
Lorpen is one of the world leaders who specialize in the development and production of innovative technical socks for sports and extreme sports.
The company's motto: "Create the finest technical socks for serious applications in the fresh air."
The history of the Lorpen brand began in 1985. from a small family factory from the production of sports socks in the evening of Spain near the Pyrenees.
In 2015 Lorpen introduced its exclusive T3 technology to the market, and in 2017 it introduced Anatomical Calf Support technology.
Today's commercial efforts of the company are expanded on the European and American continents.
The company's approach to business also includes efforts to conserve as much waste as possible of Lorpen vicor fibers being removed from renewable resources.
In addition, the company is constantly working on improving environmental friendliness and reducing waste.
Extreme athletes take part in this campaign, for example, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner is the first woman to climb all 14 eight-thousanders without supplemental oxygen.
The proven strength of the product is the fact that Lorpen hiking, sports and trekking socks are sold in more than 60 countries around the world in more than 1,200 stores.