# Merino Wool Workout Shirts Outlier Launches New Flagship Workout Shirt, the 'Sprotweight Merino' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportweight-merino References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/outlier-sportweight-merino-shirts/) & [outlier.nyc](https://outlier.nyc/) Performance-focused sportswear brand Outlier has introduced the 'Sportsweight Merino' shirt, an [odor-resistant athletic shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-merino-tshirt-from-new-zealand) made from a 50/50 blend of extra-dry top-capped 16.5-micron [merino wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket) and recycled polyester. Thanks to its unique blend of fabrics, the new flagship piece boasts high levels of moisture control. This is because the two materials -- merino and recycled polyester -- work to keep wearers dry in different ways. In addition, the t-shirts use 2-ply 100s yarn, an upgrade from Outliers' previous 'Runweight' t-shirt, which was constructed from a 1-ply composition. As a result, the new t-shirt is just as hard-wearing as they are moisture-wicking. Currently, the 'Sportsweight Merino' shirt is being offered in two styles: a classic fit called 'Cut One' and a [boxy version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-boxy-heavy-tee) titled 'Cut Two.' Image Credit: Outlier ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Sportswear:** Opportunity for brands to create eco-friendly workout clothes with innovative fabric blends. - **Multi-functional Athletic Apparel:** Potential for clothing companies to develop garments that offer both moisture control and odor resistance for high intensity workouts. - **High Performance Merino Wool:** Growing trend for brands to use top-capped 16.5-micron merino wool to create workout clothes with strong moisture wicking abilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear Industry:** Innovation opportunity for companies to introduce new eco-friendly fabric blends for athletic apparel. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity to manufacture advanced fabrics that offer both moisture control and odor resistance for high intensity workouts. - **Fitness Industry:** Chance for gyms and fitness studios to offer high-performance workout clothes made with top-capped 16.5- micron merino wool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Premium Merino Wool T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [High-Performance Running Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micromesh-long-sleeve.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Wool Pullovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-power-wool-pullover.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Midweight Base Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramar-thermolator-20.md)