Winner of the ISPO Award 2024: The mey PRFRMNC+ base layer from mey

With the mey PRFRMNC+ base layer, German underwear specialist mey has developed an innovative piece of sportswear that is perfect for all fall/winter sports and especially for those that require the use of a rucksack or avalanche backpack. The base layer is part of the new mey PRFRMNC+ collection.

The mey PRFRMNC+ base layer combines two different material compositions in the front and back, which fulfill different performance requirements. The so-called "backpack zone" is particularly innovative. The special knit construction of the Backpack Zone fabric contains microloops on the inside and is made from a blend of virgin wool and polyester Coolmax (48 percent virgin wool, 48 percent PES Coolmax and 4 percent elastane). The advantage of this construction is its excellent moisture management. Thanks to the capillary effect, the fabric can quickly wick moisture away from the skin and absorb 2.7 times its own weight in moisture without feeling wet. Once wrung out, the product can immediately absorb the same amount of moisture.

This effectively prevents chilling, especially during breaks. Skin always feels dry, even when sweating heavily. 

Other performance features include extra-flat seams, a sporty color selection and an anatomical cut. The functional underwear is certified according to the Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex. 

The base layer is manufactured in Europe, while the fabric developed by mey is produced at the headquarters in Germany. Assembly takes place in mey's own factory in Portugal. To save CO2, mey ensures short transport routes. 

The mey PRFRMNC+ base layer is available in men's and women's versions and is available here from October 2024. 

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• Microloops wick moisture away in the Backpack Zone 
• The special knit construction in the backpack zone can absorb 2.7 times its own weight in moisture 
• Made in Germany