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Via CoolHunting, have a look at this website for a company called SmartWool.
They've found a way to selectively breed sheep which produce a wool that has thinner fibers than ordinary sheep wool and a high concentration of keratin, then treat it with a proprietary technology (the website doesn't say exactly what, but my guess is some nanotech not unlike the stuff used in my beloved nanopants) which increases the natural insulation value of the wool so that it not only keeps you warm when it's cold, but helps keep you cool when it's hot -- a far cry from wearing regular wool in the warm weather. It also does a better job of wicking away moisture than cotton or synthetics, and doesn't promote the growth of bacteria that produce bodily odors.
There are a ton of products already available that are made from SmartWool, with an obvious bent toward outdoor activewear. Personally, I am thinking about buying some socks for my trip, as we'll be on foot a lot, and it would be a good idea not to stink up the cottage too much with my smelly feets.
As a side benefit, this company is committed to a wide range of green and sustainable practices, and (not unlike a certain Vermont-based ice cream company) they donate a portion of their profits to environmental and other earth-positive groups.
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