Men's Clothing

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

The secret is in how the fibres are held together. Traditionally, fibres are twisted together for strength but in the process, the ends poke out, giving materials like wool their characteristic of the itchy Grandmas home knitted jersey feel.

Like wringing out a cloth, air pockets are squeezed out too. Cactus Merino on the other hand, lays the fibres along the same orientation as the rest of the yarn, so fabrics feel more comfortable. Because more of the insulating air is retained, Cactus merino materials are warmer and loftier than ring spun materials. 

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino crew for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

Longsleeved for those chilly NZ winters, these merino crew neck midweight tops are good for workwear, activewear or rock around town wear, they'll stop you from smuggling raisins on a cold day and keep you looking sharp with their subtle but cool homage to Cactus on the front.

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional Merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

The Cactus merino longsleeve tee is the ultimate simple but awesome midlayer top.  Designed to keep you warm under your Cactus Hoody in the depths of winter or poking out from under your Cactus mountain jacket on an epic ski day or even working hard wicking off your sweat on an autumn tramp this is a no nonsense top performing merino tee!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

Now we can say that we can dress you head to toe in good quality kit.

We're not reinventing the wheel here. A sock is a sock. But like all things Cactus, we've made sure that these ones will go the distance. We did the ultimate test and made Rob wear a pair. Cactus socks will keep your toes toasty warm, make your shoes more comfortable, last for ages and being merino - shouldn't stink.*

For all you old school people out there who think they'll be too warm for summer, Merino is not only super warm in the winter, it's also super breathable in the summer. 

The Cactus socks come in black and in three sizes. Made in New Zealand.

*depending on personal hygiene, they will stink after several days of wear without washing. 

Now we can say that we can dress you head to toe in good quality kit.

These are a lighter weight version of our Nuyarn Merino socks – perfect for summer – breathable and non-stinky.*

And they have a 'safety first' reflective Cactus logo on the back.

Now, we know we're not reinventing the wheel here. A sock is a sock. But like our other socks, and all thing Cactus, we've made sure these ones will go the distance. 

These lightweight, reflective Cactus Logo socks come in black and in three sizes. Made in New Zealand.

*We make no guarantees about stink-free feet – you will, unfortunately, still have to wash these socks. 

Made from 100% merino. The Mid-layer Merino is the ultimate four-seasons-in-one-day top.

Slip this beauty under your Cactus Mountain Jacket for a powder day in Winter, pop it over your Cactus longsleeve for removable warmth in Spring or Autumn, and over your Cactus Tee on a morning hike before the sun rocks up in Summer.

Simple and effective with an embroidered Cactus logo, a handy half zip, and subtle thumb holes designed to a Cactus-tough standard. 320 grams per square metre makes this top a bit weightier than our other merino gear - perfect for layering.

The Mid-layer Merino won't just be your favourite grab-and-go top, it also looks super sleek and is naturally odour-resistant so you can look (and smell) your best.

• Made in New Zealand from 100% merino
• Subtle but strong thumb holes
  
• A half zip 
• Embroidered Cactus logo
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Faster drying
• Retains shape
  

Looking for more of an under-layer? Check out the Merino Tee or Longsleeve Tee. Both made from a slightly lighter merino blend, perfect for wearing on their own or under another layer.