Merino wool leggings that hold their shape through a full day of active wear - and last long enough to hand down. Rib knit from 100% merino wool, these leggings stay up through running, climbing, and school days without sagging at the knee or sliding at the waist. Wool's natural crimp gives the rib knit its recovery - they stretch with movement and spring back into shape, wear after wear, season after season. Warm enough to wear alone on cold days, slim enough to layer under school trousers or snow pants without bulk. Size up and roll the cuffs - most children get two or more seasons from a single pair, and many are passed on to younger siblings still in good shape. Features Rib knit for stretch, shape retention, and growth room Stays up through running, climbing, and active school days Size up and cuff - designed for extended wear across multiple seasons Temperature regulating - warm as a standalone, low profile enough to layer Naturally anti-odour - goes days between washes Breathable against skin Easy care and quick drying OEKO-TEX® 100 certified - free from harmful chemicals 100% merino wool - mulesing free, chlorine free Composition 100% merino wool - mulesing free, chlorine free. Why do merino wool leggings hold their shape better than cotton or synthetic? Cotton stretches out with wear and doesn't recover fully - after a day of active use, cotton leggings sag at the knee and slide at the waist. Synthetic leggings recover better than cotton but don't breathe or regulate temperature. Merino wool has natural crimp at the fibre level that functions like a coiled spring - the rib knit stretches under movement and returns to its original dimensions. The result is leggings that stay in place through a full day without needing to be pulled up, and maintain their shape across multiple seasons of wear. How long do merino wool kids' leggings last? With normal care - cool machine wash, reshape while damp, air dry - merino wool leggings hold their shape and softness across multiple seasons. The rib knit construction distributes stress across the fabric rather than concentrating it at stress points, which extends the life of the garment. Many customers report passing them on to younger siblings after two or three seasons of regular wear still in good condition.
