April 2023

Alps & Meters, an alpine sportswear label, has partnered with Schoeller on a recent collection of technical skiwear. The gathering relies on the Golden Age of Alpinism within the European Alps within the late 19th century when mountaineers would climb the best peaks in wool and canvas garments. But while the gathering continues to be rooted in natural fibers, it features technically advanced materials and features that provide protection in high-exposure environments and extreme terrain. The bibs are created mainly from wool and have a water-proof membrane. A men’s or women’s Ascent Shell is a Schoeller three-layer, stretch garment with 74 percent wool content and Schoeller c_change membrane waterproof protection. There’s also an Ascent two-layer garment with 84 percent wool that features the...