Loden, a traditional and sustainable material, has been attracting increasing attention in recent years. Made from virgin sheep's wool, which is spun, woven and milled, loden is considered one of the most robust outdoor fabrics with impressive properties. Already known in the 12th century, for a long time loden was mainly used in traditional costumes and hunting clothing. However, the Petromax Loden series combines tradition and innovation to meet modern demands for active wear.
Loden production: tradition meets quality
Petromax Loden fabric is manufactured in Germany using 100% milled virgin sheep's wool without any additives. In an elaborate process, the wool is first spun, then woven and finally milled. The latter is done by intensive pounding in water, resulting in a high degree of compaction. This naturally produced density makes Petromax Loden particularly spark-resistant, wind and water-repellent as well as warm, noiseless and breathable.
The hollow structure of the wool fibers also enables efficient temperature regulation and prevents the absorption of unpleasant odours. This makes loden ideal for outdoor activities such as expeditions, hiking trips and cooking projects without breaking a sweat.
Water-repellent and temperature-regulating: the strengths of loden
The waterproofness of clothing is usually measured by specifying a water column. Loden, a purely natural material made from virgin sheep's wool without any artificial additives, does not have a water column rating. Nevertheless, loden naturally has water and dirt repellent properties thanks to the lanolin it contains - natural wool fats. Loden cannot replace a rain jacket, but the clothing can absorb up to a third of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet.
Loden clothing, such as the Petromax models, is also resistant to flying sparks and wind. The crimped structure and fiber fineness of virgin sheep's wool make loden particularly comfortable to wear and temperature-regulating. In summer it transports excess heat away, in winter it retains body heat. A thicker material is recommended for particularly cold days, whereby the Waldmack Loden anorak with 700 g / lm stands out here as a particularly warming companion.
