We’ve had 60 years of synthetic “innovation.”
Moisture-wicking plastic. Quick-drying plastic. UV-resistant plastic.
And yet, despite decades of lab coats and petroleum-based promises, nothing comes close to the real deal:
Wool.
Not just any wool, Merino Wool.
Specifically, Merino Wool grown right here in Montana.
This isn’t just a material– it’s nature’s performance fiber.
Engineered by evolution. Forged for survival. Built to perform in the harshest conditions on Earth.
And it’s been doing it for thousands of years.
Wool That Evolved for Performance
Before it was turned into textiles, Merino Wool existed as insulation for a living, breathing animal.
An animal that evolved to withstand wild temperature swings. Those cold mountain nights and blistering desert days are often experienced in the same 24-hour stretch.
Compare that to synthetics: invented in the 20th century. Or plant-based fibers like cotton: cultivated, not evolved, to cover a mammalian body.
Cotton grew to protect a seed. Wool grew to protect a sheep.
It makes a difference.
Merino Wool is the only fiber that evolved to manage moisture, regulate temperature, fight odor, resist flames, and stay warm when wet– all while moving with the body it covers.
It’s not a textile breakthrough.
It’s the original blueprint for performance.
Why Merino Outperforms the Rest
Duckworth’s Merino isn’t your average wool.
It’s 100% Montana-grown. Crimp-rich, long-staple, and ultra-fine. Here’s what sets it apart:
Breathability & Thermoregulation
Merino Wool adapts in real-time to your body’s microclimate. It traps heat when it’s cold and breathes when it’s hot, allowing vapor to escape so you never overheat.
Moisture-Wicking & Quick-Drying
Merino can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling wet. Then it releases that moisture into the air. No clamminess. No swampy fabric glued to your skin.
Odor-Resistant & Antimicrobial
Unlike synthetics (a bacteria playground), Merino is naturally antimicrobial. That means it won’t stink after a single wear—or a weeklong backcountry trip.
You can sweat in it all day and still wear it to dinner.
Warm When Wet & Flame-Resistant
Cotton chills you to the bone when it’s wet. Synthetics melt next to an open flame. Wool? Wool warms when wet and resists ignition. That’s why it’s been trusted for centuries by mountain guides, ranchers, and outdoor workers.
Durable, Soft & Sustainable
Montana Merino is incredibly soft, thanks to its fine micron count, and surprisingly strong. It doesn’t pill. It doesn’t quit. And it’s biodegradable, renewable, and traceable to the ranch it came from.
Built to Last. Designed to Perform. Forged in Montana.
At Duckworth, we don’t just source Merino.
We grow it.
From our 4th-generation ranch in Montana, through every step of spinning, knitting, and sewing we control the entire process. That’s how we ensure your gear performs exactly as it should, from base layers to outerwear.
In a world full of throwaway synthetics, we’re bringing it back to the beginning.
To a fiber that’s been performing longer than any lab-born textile ever will.
It’s not just natural. It’s not just better.
It’s proven.
Experience Merino Wool, the Way Nature Intended
