{"product_id":"test-lab-batch-496-lightweight-mens-boxer-brief-100-merino-wool","title":"Test Lab: Batch 496 Lightweight Men's Boxer Brief - 100% Merino Wool","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Lab: Batch 496 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product features an experimental finishing technique. Our goal was to push the limits of the durability of the fiber surface to create a cleaner, more resistant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the process successfully increased the fabric's structural integrity, it altered the final \"hand feel\" of the wool. You will notice a slightly more rugged, textured feel than our traditional superfine jersey. It lacks our signature \"buttery\" softness, feeling more like a classic, heartier wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Lab Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Heartier\" and textured (not as soft as our standard 17.5-micron line).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle tracking lines may be visible on the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You may notice slight fabric puckering after the initial wash as the fibers relax. This stabilizes after 2–3 launderings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this technique is still in the experimental phase, we have not launched it as part of our permanent collection. We invite you to put this experiment to the test and report back on how it performs in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Merino Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSTANDARD 100 Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolmark® Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Wool Standard® (RWS) Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e170 g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLightweight Jersey Knit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e17.5 Micron Fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPF Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Easy Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine Wash and Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovered Waistband:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merino next to your skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Lock Seams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents Chafing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInseam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8in of leg coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase Layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Athletic - fits close to the skin for support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns True to Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- If you like a more regular, looser fit, try sizing up\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size Large = 3.5 oz. (100 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 702\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEveryday Wear, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Snowsports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30°F to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand up while active, 60°F and up while inactive -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Merino Wool Fabric Weight\" href=\"\/pages\/wool-fabric-weights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing and Drying Instructions -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Caring for Merino Wool - Washing and Drying - Laundry\" href=\"https:\/\/minus33.myshopify.com\/pages\/wool-care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Inside Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Wash Cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle cycle with like colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetergent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMild or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nikwax Wool Wash\" href=\"https:\/\/minus33.myshopify.com\/products\/nikwax-wool-wash-10-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool-specific\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTumble Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace in an airtight container when not in use for long periods of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo NOT Use:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFabric softener or bleach!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Story\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcadian [uh-key-dee-uh n]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Acadia National Park on Google Maps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Acadia+National+Park\/@44.3194821,-68.3668494,12z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4caea3b20ea22925:0x62df220efc555584!8m2!3d44.3385559!4d-68.2733346?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcadia\u003c\/a\u003e National park is the only National Park in the North East. Complete with ocean, mountains, forest and lakes, this is one of the most impressive places to spend a few days. Try out our Acadian Boxer Briefs while cross country mountain biking the island or hiking one of its many trails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":47972781457646,"sku":"PO496-702S","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":47972781490414,"sku":"PO496-702M","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":47972781523182,"sku":"PO496-702L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":47972781555950,"sku":"PO496-702XL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":47972781588718,"sku":"PO496-702XXL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3XL","offer_id":47972781621486,"sku":"PO496-702XXXL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/3129\/3321\/files\/merino_wool_boxer_briefs_702BK-e.jpg?v=1766507957","url":"https:\/\/minus33.com\/products\/test-lab-batch-496-lightweight-mens-boxer-brief-100-merino-wool","provider":"Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}