Odlo Blackcomb Bl Bottoms

The Odlo Blackcomb Bl Bottoms will keep you warm and covered for added protection when you need it.

The Odlo Blackcomb Bl Bottoms features a moisture management system that works tirelessly to wick sweat and excess moisture as it's produced. Once wicked, the system then transfers the moisture to the outer layers of the fabric where it is easily evaporated, ensuring you stay cool, dry and comfortable. In addition, the leggings feature Effect - by Odlo which is an antimicrobial technology that prevents the growth of odour causing microbes, keeping your gear smelling fresher for longer.

Furthermore, the leggings offer seamless knitting that dramatically reduces and even eliminates chafing and skin irritation, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout your chosen activity. If you're out in the snow or cold for sustained periods this superior baselayer really comes into its own with its perfect thermal insulation providing a long-lasting barrier to the elements.

About Odlo

Odlo was founded in Oslo in 1946. Its founder Odd Roar Lofterød Senior was the driving force behind the company until 1979. His favourite saying was "always make sure you're one step ahead": Lofterød had a reputation for being a creative, unconventional thinker who took off in new, previously unimagined, directions. Born in Norway in 1915, he grew up during the difficult times of war and unemployment that characterised the early 20th century. But this did not stop his unquenchable thirst for new ideas. Instead of just waiting for a job to come along, he placed an ad saying: "Worker available for 100 crowns". He soon landed a job paying 60 crowns a month working in a factory that made machinery for the clothing industry. Using the technical expertise that he gained in the area of knitting machines, he went on to set up his own company, Odlo Fabrikker A/S. To get the company up and running, Lofterød bought his first knitting and sewing machines from his former employer. He also had the foresight to trademark his brand name worldwide.

Odd Roar Junior took over the running of the company in 1979 and moved its headquarters from Norway to Switzerland in 1986. In 1987 he and his partners launched the groundbreaking Athletic Clothing System, based on the three-layer principle. The first layer, the underwear, is designed to ensure optimum moisture management. The second layer helps to regulate the wearer's temperature, while the third layer provides protection from wind and rain.

The launch of the Evolution Blackcomb underwear range for the Winter 2015 season saw the Greentec concept being revisited and integrated into the new Blackcomb range. In January 2015, this stylish, high-performance, sustainable underwear range was awarded the prestigious ISPO Gold Award in Munich. 70 years on, Odlo is still demonstrating how innovation is one of its greatest strengths.