Tilak MERA HOODED

A hooded, zip-neck base layer for high-output efforts in the cold

MERA HOODED is a midweight base layer for keeping on the move in low temperatures. Made with Teijin Deltapeak TL, it combines moisture management that resists holding sweat, moderate warmth, and stretch that doesn't restrict movement. The zip neck lets you adjust ventilation quickly, and the hood helps keep the neck and head warm. Flatlock seams and a seamless underarm design reduce contact points and chafing against the skin.

Teijin Deltapeak TL: its properties and what they mean on the move

• Soft hand feel = comfortable worn directly against bare skin
• Stretch = less pulling across the shoulders during big arm swings and deep bends
• Warmth = midweight thickness helps take the edge off the cold when you stop
• Moisture management = spreads and dries sweat more readily, helping limit sweat chill while moving

With these properties, it helps keep your core warm while limiting dampness inside the garment, even during high-output exercise when you sweat more.

Construction and patterning for comfort

The whole garment uses flatlock seams, so the seam ridges are less likely to press against the skin. The underarm has no seam at all, which improves freedom of arm swing and reduces chafing around the arms. The zip neck opens wide, so you can fine-tune ventilation as you climb, descend, or as your body temperature rises and falls.

Its role in a layering system

Worn as a midweight base layer, it is the first layer closest to the skin. It is designed to stay warm without holding moisture during sustained exercise in low temperatures. Adding a shell or mid layer on top, depending on the air temperature and your effort level, makes it easier to manage.

Tilak aftercare

Tilak products are covered by a 4-year warranty and can be repaired in the company's own workshop (lifetime service). Production takes place in the Czech Republic.