"We begin addressing the unique challenges of trail running at the blended yarn stage. We work from the ground up with global partners to develop, design, and produce materials, then put them through rigorous on-trail testing by professional athletes before final products ever reach our community of runners.”
-- Aaron Jakson, Co-found of Outopia
At Outopia, we don’t just experience the trail — we learn from it: the sharp intake of breath on steep climbs, the wind’s bite on exposed ridgelines, the instinctive reach for a gel mid-stride. These raw moments guide our design. But to translate that visceral feedback into high‑performance trail apparel, we choose not just the best materials, but true technology partnerships.
Our partnerships aren’t transactions; they’re deep collaborations. We work closely with our yarn technology partners to innovatively apply their advancements in unexpected areas, thereby enhancing the durability, quick-drying capabilities, thickness, weight, and other properties of wool fabrics.
Our two cornerstone partners, Nuyarn® and LincSpun™, embody that ethos.
Nuyarn® — Unlocking Nature’s Performance
“Nuyarn® is not a fabric — it’s a revolution in spinning.”
What it is: A proprietary, twist‑free spinning technology that preserves wool’s natural loft by drafting fibers along a high‑performance filament, instead of twisting them. It results in a two‑ply yarn that preserves natural aeration and bounce.
Why it matters: Independent lab tests confirm Nuyarn®’s advantages over conventional ring‑spun merino: up to 5× faster drying, 8.8× greater durability, 85% more elasticity, 35% better thermal retention, and 53% increased air resistance.
What we build: With Nuyarn®, our base layers and next‑to‑skin apparel become lighter, more breathable, wool‑rich performance tools — delivering thermoregulation, comfort, and longevity without synthetic crutches.
LincSpun™ — Engineering Strength, Stability, and Versatility
“When performance demands more than a natural fiber can offer, LincSpun™ brings strength through craft.”
What it is: A patented spinning approach using two continuous filaments around a staple-fiber core — effectively combining natural materials (like merino, cellulose) with synthetics (e.g., nylon, Coolmax®) to create highly stable, customizable yarns.
Why it matters: Products made with LincSpun™ — including their TRINOMAX® and TRIPOMAX® yarns — yield lightweight, breathable fabrics boasting high burst strength, pill resistance, abrasion resistance, and durability, even under demanding use.
What we build: Our mid- and outer layers incorporate LincSpun™ for reinforced resilience — gear that withstands abrasion, maintains structure, and handles the highs and lows of trail conditions with grace.
Our Philosophy of Partnership
We bring the trail; they bring the thread. With Nuyarn®, we harness wool’s full potential — performance born in nature, refined through innovation. With LincSpun™, we fortify performance with engineered strength and endless adaptability. Together, we create gear that performs where it matters most — out there, in motion, in the elements.
Innovation needn’t be complicated — it starts with refining the essentials. Every layer works in harmony, every stitch serves a purpose, and every runner finds freedom in movement, not distraction.
Experience the difference of true technology partnerships — on your next run, summit, adventure.
