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This week’s find is a pair of merino wide-leg travel trousers: Unbound Merino’s Women’s Wide Leg Merino Travel Trouser. Per the brand, it is 95% merino wool and 5% elastane at 255 gsm, with front pleats, a zip fly and four pockets, and it is machine washable on cold. It is a tailored trouser you can wear on a plane and to dinner.
Quick answer
A pleated, wide-leg trouser in a stretch merino blend, built to resist creases and odour on trips. Wash cold on gentle, hang to dry in the shade and never tumble dry.
Key takeaways
- 95% merino, 5% elastane, 255 gsm, Woolmark certified (per the listing).
- Front pleats, zip fly, two front pockets and two back welt pockets.
- Relaxed fit that sits away from the leg.
- Care: machine wash cold gentle, hang to dry, low iron, no tumble dryer.
What is the Unbound Merino Wide Leg Travel Trouser?
Unbound Merino is a travel-focused merino brand we have covered in our Unbound Merino brand spotlight. The Women’s Wide Leg Merino Travel Trouser uses what the brand calls 3D Wool, made with Italian merino and 2-way stretch. The listing highlights four things travellers care about: packability, temperature regulation, breathability and wrinkle resistance. Fibre micron is listed as 19.5 (fine).
| Detail | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 95% merino wool, 5% elastane; Woolmark certified |
| Weight | 255 gsm |
| Fit | Relaxed, sits away from the leg; gently tapered wide leg |
| Details | Front pleats, zip fly, 2 front pockets, 2 back welt pockets |
| Care | Machine wash cold gentle; hang to dry in shade; iron low; no bleach; no tumble dry |
Why do wool trousers work for travel?
Wool trousers sound wintry, but a fine merino blend breathes, handles a change in temperature and resists odour, so you can wear the same pair several days running. The stretch helps on long-haul seats, and pleats make the trouser look intentional rather than loungey. If you already pack merino tops, the trouser makes the whole outfit match; see our merino base layer guide and our merino travel socks guide.
How would we style it?
- Flight: a merino tee, a long cardigan and clean trainers.
- City: a fitted knit and loafers, with a belt.
- Dinner: a silky shell top and a small heel or sandals.
- Summer alternative: if 255 gsm wool feels too warm, look at our linen trousers guide.
How do you care for merino trousers on a trip?
Air them overnight on a hanger between wears. Spot-clean marks with a damp cloth. When they need a wash, follow the label: cold, gentle, then hang to dry in the shade. In a hotel, hang them in the bathroom while you shower and creases drop out. Our sink-wash guide for merino covers washing on the road, and our one bag packing list shows where a trouser like this fits in a 10-day bag.
Flow Check: Unbound Merino Wide Leg Travel Trouser
- What it is: A pleated, wide-leg merino-blend trouser designed for travel.
- Who it’s for: Carry-on travellers who want one smart trouser for planes, cities and dinners.
- What to know: Relaxed fit per the brand, so check the size chart. No tumble dryer. Visit Unbound Merino
See every past pick in Find of the Week, or browse more travel pieces in our merino travel capsule.
FAQ
At 255 gsm they suit spring, autumn, air-conditioned flights and cool evenings. For hot, humid days, linen or hemp is cooler.
Unbound lists this pair as anti-wrinkle. Hanging them in a steamy bathroom helps any creases drop out.
This pair is listed as machine wash cold on gentle, hang to dry in shade, no tumble dry.
The brand describes a relaxed fit. Compare your waist and hip measurements with the size chart on the product page.
Bottom line
One smart, stretchy merino trouser can replace jeans and dress trousers on a trip. Pack it with merino tops and you have a capsule that looks polished on day ten.