Kari Traa Women's Clothing

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Kari Traa different from other women's activewear brands?

  Kari Traa was founded by Olympic skier Kari Traa and centers on Scandinavian design that blends bold colors and playful patterns with performance-driven engineering. The brand emphasizes female-specific construction—targeted insulation, ventilation zones, and silhouette-conscious fits—alongside a strong focus on merino wool base layers, ski-ready outerwear, and versatile training pieces.
• What materials and construction techniques power Kari Traa base layers and thermals?

  Kari Traa relies heavily on merino wool (100% or high-percentage blends) alongside technical synthetics like polyamide, polyester, and elastane for moisture management and stretch. Construction features include flatlock or seamless seams to reduce chafe, ventilation panels and gussets for movement and breathability, warp-knitting for reduced waste, and DWR finishes on outer shells where weather resistance is needed.
• How does Kari Traa’s “female-first” design affect fit and performance?

  The brand’s female-first approach places extra insulation where women typically need more warmth, slimmer tailoring through the torso and sleeves, high-waisted pant rises, and strategically thinner panels to avoid overheating during activity. Those choices improve layering, mobility, and comfort for skiing, hiking, and high-intensity training while preserving a feminine aesthetic.
• Are Kari Traa garments sustainable and what sustainability features should I look for?

  Kari Traa incorporates sustainability through materials and manufacturing choices like non-mulesed merino, warp-knitting to reduce waste, durable blends that extend garment life, and use of recycled or low-impact synthetics in some lines. When shopping, check fiber content (merino percentage), notes about recycled fibers or low-impact finishes, and any product-level sustainability statements to understand a garment’s footprint.
• How should I care for Kari Traa merino and technical garments to keep them performing?

  Refresh merino by airing between uses to take advantage of its natural odor resistance, and wash wool on a gentle, low-temperature cycle with wool-safe detergent when needed; avoid fabric softeners and high-heat drying to prevent shrink and fabric damage. For synthetic thermals and DWR-treated shells, follow the garment care label—use mild detergent, close zippers before washing, and reapply DWR if water no longer beads on the surface.