Metawool and DownWool®: two new insulation technologies for winter 2025/26. Always synonymous with safety, comfort, and natural materials, Ortovox continues to redefine the boundaries of technical wool apparel.
With the 2025/26 winter collection, the German brand presents two new insulations that combine innovation and sustainability: Metawool and DownWool® by Grüezi Bag.
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Since 1988, Ortovox has used wool as a key element of its collections. From the first felted virgin wool garments to the merino baselayers that have now become a staple for mountain enthusiasts, the company’s focus on natural fibers has made it a pioneer of an approach that now dominates the entire outdoor sector.
Wool remains unbeatable for natural thermoregulation, breathability, and odor resistance, even after days of intense use. And with the new technologies developed by Ortovox, its potential reaches new levels of performance.
DownWool® by Grüezi Bag: lightness and warmth in any condition
The collaboration with Grüezi Bag has given rise to DownWool®, a hybrid technology that combines 70% RDS-certified down and 30% wool.
This fusion leverages wool’s ability to absorb moisture and keep down dry, improving its insulating capacity by up to 30% even in the presence of sweat or humidity.
The DownWool 270 Jacket, winner of the ISPO Award 2024, is the warmest model in the entire Ortovox collection: a garment designed for freeriding, winter mountaineering, and extreme conditions, featuring a windproof and water-repellent Pertex® Quantum Pro outer fabric.
A combination of protection and comfort, with a natural soul.
Weight
• Women: 600 g
• Men: 677 g
Colors
• Woman: green acid, lush lavender, dark chestnut
• Men: dark arctic grey, wild cumin, blue note
Materials
• Shell: 100% recycled polyamide
• Filling: 70% duck down (90/10) + 30% wool
• Inserts: 50% recycled wool + 30% recycled polyester + 20% polyester
• Lining: 100% recycled polyamide
Price: €500.00
Metawool: the new frontier of natural insulation
The Ravine Metawool 90 Jacket features the first insulation developed entirely by Ortovox: Metawool, made with 80% German merino wool and 20% bioplastic (polylactide).
The result is a lightweight, compressible, and incredibly warm jacket, perfect for freeride and backcountry outings.
The 100% recycled polyamide outer fabric offers windproof protection and weather resistance, while maintaining an ideal balance between weight and insulation.
A technical piece designed for those who love to push themselves further, with all-over quilting, a functional fit, and thoughtful details to tackle any condition at altitude.
Weight
• Women: 469 g
• Men: 506 g
Colors
• Woman: white tea, deep ocean, lush lavender
• Man: wild cumin, black raven, blue note
Materials
• Outer: 100% recycled polyamide
• Padding: 80% virgin merino wool + 20% bioplastic (PLA)
• Lining: 100% recycled polyamide
Price: €340.00
Wool, technology and sustainability
With Metawool and DownWool®, Ortovox reaffirms its leadership in high-performance natural materials.
As Christine Brien, Head of Materials at Ortovox, explains:
“We’ve been using wool since the beginning, in 1988, and we’ve never stopped innovating. With these new technologies, we confirm our commitment to creating technical and sustainable products that come from nature and return to nature.”
