Royal Robbins continues its 55-year commitment to Sweater Craft, introduces collections made with 100% merino wool for Fall 2024

September 5, 2024

Rockcraft and Arch Rock Sweaters are RWS-certified, crafted to last for generations

SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 5, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rooted in adventure since 1968, Royal Robbins leans on a proud and storied 55-year heritage in Sweater Craft with the introduction of its new Fall 2024 collection. Royal Robbins new Rockcraft and Arch Rock sweaters are made with 100% merino wool and are available now at outdoor specialty retail stores and online at royalrobbins.com.

When the brand’s founders, Liz and Royal Robbins, first scaled Yosemite’s big walls, a wool sweater was an essential layer for warmth, offering natural insulation and durability for outdoor performance. Today, Royal Robbins honors its heritage with born in Yosemite sweater styles that continue to advance their sustainability commitment as the only leading brand to use Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified wool* across the entire collection. Every Rockcraft and Arch Rock sweater is made with 100% merino wool known for its comfort, durability, and natural warmth—wet or dry.

Overall, ninety-six percent of styles in the Royal Robbins Fall 2024 line meet or exceed the brand’s highest sustainability standard, which dictates a product must be made with 50% or more preferred cotton, recycled polyester, traceable wool, preferred forest materials, hemp or recycled nylon.

Key new products for Fall include:

Rockcraft Wool Crew L/S — This 100% Merino wool 5-gauge sweater is a nod to Royal Robbins brand heritage. Wool sweaters have been a standard of performance apparel for generations, and the Rockcraft Wool Crew offers performance benefits, including moisture wicking, natural insulation, and excellent durability. For women, this sweater is available in a classic Fair Isle pattern, as well as the brand’s unique solid color phantom patterns. It’s offered in solid colors for men.

Rockcraft Wool Hoodie – This lighter weight, premium 100% Merino wool hoodie is available in classic neutral colors. Up for every adventure, this unisex sweater can be worn on its own or easily layered under a jacket. The 7-gauge jersey-stitch body with a 2×2 rib cuff and hem also has a fully-fashioned saddle shoulder, meaning less friction when wearing a backpack.

Arch Rock 1/4 Zip L/S – This 1/4 zip men’s sweater is designed for all your fall and winter adventures. Its Fair Isle pattern blends classic style with the durability, odor resistance, and quick-dry performance. Merino wool is naturally thermoregulating, durable, odor resistant, and moisture-wicking. The sweater features a 5-gauge fairisle and jersey body with a 1×1 rib at the neckline, cuffs, and hem.

Arch Rock Crew L/S – The men’s Arch Rock Sweater blends classic Fair Isle patterns with modern performance. Crafted from 100% merino wool, it offers natural thermoregulation, moisture-wicking, and odor resistance for all-day comfort. With a 5-gauge knit and ribbed neckline, cuffs, and hem, it delivers timeless style and durability. Perfect for mountain town adventures and cozy evenings, it’s your go-to for comfort and confidence.

Every 100% merino wool sweater in the Fall 2024 line is made with 19.5 micron fine merino wool that does not itch.

Clouds Rest Hemp L/S – Royal Robbins use of natural materials in its Fall collection extends beyond wool, with hemp as the primary ingredient in the new men’s and women’s Clouds Rest Hemp shirts.

This heavyweight adventure shirt is a durable button-up that draws inspiration from the Royal Robbins archives. The Clouds Rest Hemp long sleeve is made from a blend of soft, durable, odor-resistant, hemp and organic cotton with recycled polyester. An oversized patch pocket on the left chest adds both style and functionality to the shirt, which can be layered over a tee or hoodie.

Desert Pucker Dry L/S – The cult-classic, relaxed fit, long-sleeve adventure shirt for over 25 years, the Desert Pucker is a Royal Robbins staple with over one million sold. This soft, ultra comfortable, breathable, and durable shirt is built for adventure. Pucker shirts are made with wood-derived TENCEL™ Modal natural performance fibers, and we mitigate our emissions for this carbon neutral style through our “avoid, reduce, compensate” approach. This adventure shirt offers UPF 40+ sun protection and features a drop-in chest pocket with a sunglass sleeve. HeiQ Smart Temp body temperature-activated thermoregulation technology keeps you cool and comfortable.

Mojave Pucker L/S – Unmatched in comfort, the Mojave Pucker L/S offers three-season versatility with a slimmer fit. Soft, breathable, and durable, the Mojave Pucker is built for everyday adventures, and made with Carbon-Zero TENCEL™ Modal fibers, that utilize responsibly sourced wood and a process that uses 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption than comparable fibers. HeiQ Smart Temp body temperature-activated thermoregulation technology provides cool comfort. This shirt also offers UPF 40+ sun protection, and has a drop-in chest pocket with a sunglass sleeve.

The new fall collection is available to consumers now at specialty retailers and online at royalrobbins.com.

About Royal Robbins®

Founded in 1968 by world-renowned climbers and adventurers Royal and Liz Robbins, Royal Robbins is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of versatile, durable, and stylish apparel for the next generation of adventurers. The brand maintains a commitment to environmental and social responsibility by prioritizing natural fibers and maintaining carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Royal Robbins gear can be found in outdoor and specialty retail partners throughout the world. We believe nature and adventure are good for the soul. To learn more, please visit royalrobbins.com.

*Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) wool, certified by Control Union cert. 895314