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Mesh Gaiter

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Mesh Gaiter

Dan English

Pagosa Springs, CO

Price

$30.00

About this piece

Breathable face and neck coverage that doesn't trap heat. Most gaiters are either too heavy (you overheat wearing them) or cheap synthetic that smells terrible after one use. This is mesh-weight Precision Blended Wool - breathable enough for hot days, warm enough for cool mornings, naturally odor-resistant through extended wear. Three ways to use it: Pull it up - face and neck coverage from sun, wind, or trail dust Wear it down - lightweight neck warmer when you don't need face coverage Twist...

About the artist

Dan English spent years in the outdoor industry watching brands ship production overseas and lose control of quality. In 2013 he moved to Pagosa Springs and started building a textile mill from scratch. Voormi's patented Core Construction — which weaves technical fibers directly into merino wool — was developed in-house because no existing mill could do it. The result is fabric that's warm like wool, abrasion-resistant like a softshell, and made entirely in Colorado.

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