Milford
£69.99
The Milford is a no-thought-required Merino wool midlayer for layering in the cold or wearing alone in milder weather.
Highlights
- 260gsm ultrafine merino wool for midlayer level warmth
- Naturally breathable and temperature regulating
- Odour-resistant for days of wear without washing
Pure merino wool
The Milford is made from pure merino wool, ethically sourced from non-mulesing Australian farms. We’ve used ultrafine fibres (17.5 micron) and a 260gsm fabric for a super high warmth-to-weight ratio. This makes the Milford warm enough to wear on top of your base layer, by itself in milder conditions or under a shell when the weather whips up.
Naturally breathable
The only thing better than one layer of merino wool is two layers of merino. Double merino. Wearing the Milford on top of your merino base layer allows your body’s moisture to escape effortlessly. This stops you getting clammy and keeps you a comfy temperature when you start walking, biking, paddling or wrestling your tent up.
Odour resistant
Merino wool is naturally odour-resistant too, so you can wear the Milford for a whole day of activity – or several days of activity – and not feel self-conscious about potentially powerful scents when you walk into a pub/café to grab some tea.
Comfort built in
For the Milford we used a loop-back fabric, just like your favourite cotton sweatshirt. As well as being soft against your skin, this traps warm air and helps your base layer with the wicking process. The neck has a zip collar to keep the draughts out and we’ve used narrow merrow seams for comfort under layers and packs.
Features
Key Features
- Naturally insulating 260gsm merino wool with a high warmth to weight ratio
- Highly breathable and moisture wicking to keep you comfortable and dry
- Odour-resistant for multiple days of wear without washing
- Super soft ultrafine (17.5 micron) merino wool and a loop back fabric
- Slim fit to wear directly over a base layer
- Zip collar for venting when you overheat
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Slim
Construction
260gsm 17.5 micron ultrafine merino wool
Australian certified non-mulesing merino
Weight
333g (M)
Origin: China
Sustainability and Product Care
Product Care Information
Avoid snagging, vigorous machine washing, putting your finger through the fabric, and hungry moths. Those darn moths. Merino wool is naturally odour-resistant, requiring less washing.
When your sweater does start to whiff, hand wash it in lukewarm water or stick it on a delicates cycle at 30°C. Use a gentle soap instead of detergents if you can, and do not use conditioners or fabric softeners.
Repairs
We have dedicated Repair Stations in our stores and we're fully equipped to breathe new life into your old kit. This includes spare parts, patches, new zips and wash and reproofing of your down and waterproofs. Pop into any store or contact us online for more info.
Alpine Bond
If one of our products does not meet your expectations upon delivery, or if during its lifetime does not live up to the demands placed upon it, please return it to us for repair, replacement or refund. If the problem is our fault then we will do this to your satisfaction. If it’s your fault then we will help out the best we can. Find out more about our Alpine Bond here.
Sustainability
How It Is Made
Non-mulesed Merino
We only use merino from certified non-mulesed sources. Mulesing is a practice some farms use to guard against parasitic fly strike. We believe this practice is cruel and unnecessary and something that can be easily prevented by regular shearing.
Natural Fibre Materials
Merino wool is 100% natural, biodegradable and renewable (sheep produce new fleece and sheep produce new sheep... usually in spring... they gambol... you know all this...)
Where It Is Made
Our products are made in the best factories in the world. We know the factories personally and they have all signed up to our Code of Ethics in our supply chain. This includes the Ethical Trading Initiative base code, fair pay, safe working environments, no child labour, no modern slavery, no bribery or corruption, no materials from conflict zones and humane farming methods.
All our factories sign up to our Code of Conduct. Find out where we make our product by visiting our Factories of Alpkit factory zone.
Reducing our carbon footprint
We are carbon neutral under PAS2060 and offset our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 operations and transport emissions. We recognise that offsetting is not part of the solution but a point to pass through on a journey to Net Zero. Carbon Neutral is just a step in that journey.
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative which sets independent targets for us to achieve to do our bit to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Our targets are to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025 based on 2018 base year and reduce our total carbon intesnity by 15% every year to achieve genuine net zero by 2050.
End of life
When your partnership with this product is over send it back to us and we will pass it on to someone that needs it through our Continuum Project.
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Works Well With
Standard delivery to UK addresses is free over £30
Next Day deliveries will be shipped same day if you place your order before 2pm Monday - Friday.
If you are not happy or have changed your mind, you can return your unused product within 123 days of placing the order for a refund.
Simply return it to us, free of charge, with all the original packaging.
Men's midlayers size guide
| Size chart (inches) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 49 |
| Waist | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Sleeve | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Size chart (cm) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 86 | 94 | 102 | 109 | 117 | 124 |
| Waist | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 |
| Sleeve | 82 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 92 |
| EU | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
How to measure
This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below and use the size chart to find your size.
Chest
Measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms and be level from front to back.
Waist
Measure around your waist at the narrowest point.
Sleeve
With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist.
Fit Guide
Tight
Close fitting designed to conform to your body.
Slim
Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.
Regular
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.
Relaxed
A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.