Thermal socks Lorpen S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski

Lorpen S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski is a mid-weight sock for skiing.
Designed for athletes who are susceptible to cold.
They combine warmth, comfort, elasticity, and provide good cushioning and wear resistance.
The S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski is made with T3 technology, a three-layer material that provides warmth throughout the day, wicking moisture away from the feet and keeping them dry.
Suitable for wearing with high boots.
Ideal for: downhill skiing, snowboarding, outdoor activities in low temperatures.

Technology of of thermal socks Lorpen S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski
T3 is an exclusive technology with three different layers of yarn that maximizes the performance of each yarn type and provides maximum benefits for athletes.
The inner layer of Primaloft iimproves drying speed and insulating properties compared to traditional 100% merino wool socks.
The middle layer of merino wool is hypoallergenic, wicks away excess moisture and provides warmth without overheating.
The outer layer made of nylon increases wear resistance and prevents the sock from rubbing, and also helps to remove excess moisture that may appear during intense exercise.
Composition of thermal socks Lorpen S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski
32 % Primaloft,  25 % Merino,  33 % Nylon,  10 % EA. Lycra
Features of thermal socks Lorpen S3SMM T3 Midweight Ski
- thickness:  thick (3/4)
- аnatomical shape (universal for left and right feet)
- the addition of lycra allows the sock to fit snugly to the leg and not form wrinkles while skiing
- shock-absorbing design ensures a snug fit to the shoe and no rubbing or irritation
- flat horizontal seam on the front surface, also called "loop to loop" (SBS Toe Seam), does not rub the legs
- Reinforcement zones in the areas subject to the highest loads (lower leg, toes, heel) ensure a long service life of the socks

Materials
Merino Wool
Merino wool is considered one of the most expensive types of wool.
Merino wool comes from merino sheep, which live mainly in New Zealand.
It is thinner than the wool of other sheep breeds - for the manufacture of yarn, merino wool is sheared only from the withers, it is in the withers that sheep have special fine fleece with a thickness of less than 23 microns.
It has 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 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 ®
A polyester yarn developed by PrimaLoft®, a world leader in the creation of artificial thermal insulation materials for high-tech clothing.
It consists of the finest hollow fibres that resemble downy threads in structure, are light, soft and compressible, and have thermal insulation parameters similar to down, which hardly change when wet. It has the highest coefficient of thermal insulation among synthetic heaters (Clo=0.92). It is soft and insulating.
PrimaLoft® is a hydrophobic fibre that repels rather than absorbs moisture. When hiking, climbing and doing any aerobic activity, your body releases sweat and heat, which leads to evaporation, but as soon as you stop, you start to freeze due to the presence of water on the surface of the body, Primaloft® fibres wick moisture away from the skin and retain body heat.
Nylon
Nylon, or polyamide, is the world's first synthetic fibre.
Its most outstanding feature is its exceptional strength, resistance to abrasion and water 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 add strength and elasticity.
Lycra ®
It is very important for socks to be able to take the anatomical shape of any foot size, without forming 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.

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.