If you're looking for the ultimate Merino wool base layers, these tops and bottoms from Beringia may just be it. Diomede is Beringia's proprietary fabric "that seamlessly knits multiple layers of fabric into one ultrastretchy waffle." Real-world translation: The fabric is thin, lightweight and comfortable but also warm. The only downside is that tops ($150) and bottoms ($175) are quite expensive and there's no deal if you buy both together, although you can get 15% off with your first purchase.
Designed for high performance and a broad comfort range, the waffle fabric creates a lofty air-trapping cushion. Unheard of 2:1 stretch ration. Made to be worn against-the-skin, we use a patented collagen finish (instead of chlorine), machine washable.
Incredibly light
Super Stretch 2:1
Air trapping and lofty
Softest hand – Collagen finish
Machine washable
Made in Japan by the Mo/B
DIOMEDE is our proprietary fabric that seamlessly knits multiple layers of fabric into one ultra-stretchy waffle. The collection underwent 2 years of testing and design refinement in the wettest, snowiest conditions in the Japanese Alps before release. Designed for high performance and a broad comfort range, the waffle fabric creates a lofty air-trapping cushion. Unheard of 2:1 stretch ration. Made to be worn against-the-skin, we use a patented collagen finish (instead of chlorine), machine washable. 92% fine merino. Note: The Diomede fabric is named after the Diomede Islands that are balanced between worlds, tempting you to cross the borderlands into the next dimension. AToE.
ORIGINAL FABRICS ‘DIOMEDE’ by BERINGIA
Beringia’s Masters of Bishu line features ‘Diomede’, a proprietary fabric that seamlessly knits multiple layers of fabric into one ultra-stretchy waffle. The collection underwent 2 years of testing and design refinement in the wettest, snowiest conditions in the Japanese Alps before release.
By combining different knits into one single fabric we can move excess heat and humidity into the air (active) and trap more dry air between the layers (passive). The outer waffle is resilient to the point of feeling almost spongy, providing an unheard-of 2:1 ratio of stretchable comfort, with a bold but elegant cross-hatched waffle texture.
Made with 91% Merino, Collagen finish (Chlorine Free), machine washable, this is the softest-lightest merino shirt built for high performance and a broad comfort range.