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Materials
Updated 08.06.2026 · about 7 min read
The material decides whether a garment breathes, itches, lasts and holds its shape after washing. Once you know when to pick cotton, when merino wool and when a technical fabric, you make fewer wrong buys and the child stays comfortable both at school and outdoors.
Cotton is the everyday workhorse: soft, breathable and easy to wash, ideal for tees, underwear and anything next to the skin at home. Merino wool warms even when thin, wicks moisture away from the skin and resists odour, so it works well as an outdoor layer and for travel.
Fleece is a light, warm mid-layer that dries fast — perfect under a jacket. Polyester is hard-wearing, does not crease and suits sportswear and waterproof outerwear. The downside: pure polyester breathes less and can feel clammy against sweaty skin, so keep it as an outer layer.
A cotton blend with a little elastane (around 3–5%) holds its shape, recovers after washing and sits better at the knees and cuffs. A touch of elastane in leggings and trousers gives freedom to move without bagging out. A high synthetic share, though, makes the fabric less breathable.
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A material only sits well in the right size. Our sizes run by height from 86 to 164 cm (ages 0–14). Measure the child's height and confirm the order in the right number.
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Ordinary sheep wool can itch, but merino fibre is much finer and thinner, so most children tolerate it well directly against the skin. If a child is especially sensitive, choose a thinner merino top or wear a cotton base layer underneath it.
Usually the cause is a high synthetic share — pure polyester next to the skin breathes little and does not move moisture out, so sweat stays close to the body. Swap the base layer for cotton or merino, and keep technical fabric for the outer layer instead.
For everyday clothes, around 3–5% elastane is plenty: it gives freedom to move, holds shape and improves fit at the knees and cuffs. A higher share makes the fabric stretchier but less breathable, so natural fibres should still dominate.
