PowerWool

It’s been quite cold here lately, so comfy/cozy and warm has been the theme for how I’ve been dressing. Icy sidewalks have kept me inside, but I still need extra warmth from my clothing to feel comfortable. 

I have plenty of sweaters and warm tops, but not so much casual and warm bottom layers - especially in knit fabrics. I stumbled across a fabric that I hadn’t heard of before - PowerWool, from the Polartec folks, and decided to give it a try.

Description from their website:

PowerWool® Lightweight Heather Poly Jersey/Wool Grid By isolating a merino wool interior and a synthetic fiber exterior Polartec® developed a hybrid fabric with distinct surface features to optimize wicking, breathability, odor resistance and durability.  Wool's natural odor fighting properties are given a boost, and the unpredictability of shrinking and shape loss caused from washing is prevented through the resilience of synthetics.  Polartec® Power Wool™ adapts to such divergent conditions that it can excel during a wide variety of performance activities and diverse environmental conditions. This performance ability to balance both breathability and warmth provides consistent comfort at all times.  This soft, stretchy fabric isn't just the best technical underwear of the outdoor market, it is ideal for shirts and aerobic wear. It outperforms all next-to-skin fabrics on the market because its patented construction has two unique surfaces: the soft inner layer rapidly wicks perspiration away from the body, while the durable outer layer spreads moisture for maximum evaporation. I used a legging pattern from Kwik Sew, upsized to give more of a slim track suit fit and with added leg cuffs, and had a comfy pair of pants that I’ve been wearing quite a bit lately. It’s a lightweight fabric, so not meant for outdoor wear on its own, but works quite well on its own indoors. So quick to make, and so comfortable to wear - I call that a win!