100% Merino Wool Base Layer Women - Long Sleeve Thermal Shirt with Socks

I like to put wool gear to the test, wearing it for a week straight (washing if need be, at night, and letting it air dry overnight). I'm impressed at week one of wearing top and bottom under clothes. I've been warm, not hot, and although these fit closely, they are not snug. It's felt a bit like having my skin lightly massaged all day. Elbows (and knees in the matching bottoms) do show some stretching with multiple wears. I have both hand washed and machine washed on gentle cycle, tumble dry extra low. I think there will be some pilling in the future, but all in all, this feels like a solid base layer choice for multiple climates. I'm 5'2, 127lbs, medium boned with an athletic build. My husband is 5'8, 135lbs, small boned with an athletic build. The small women's fit me perfectly. The sleeves would come down a bit over my hands except for the weird cord like cuff- it would be exactly perfect with thumb holes. The shirt is close, not tight, and comes down to about mid hip, which is perfect for tucking in. The small men's fit me nearly perfectly - it was a little bit bigger, but not much, the main difference was that the mens version had a longer torso, which comes down over my bum. The mens small was a bit too tight on my husband and the sleeves were too short. The mens version also has soft, full cuffs. The women's version has almost like a cord around the end of the sleeves. Not a deal breaker, but I do find it irritating. Zoom in on the listing pics to see cuffs. Pros: Good quality Doesn't hold smells Temperature regulating Very soft - I've got super sensitive skin and this doesn't itch. The price is excellent Cons If you are tall, I'd suggest going for the mens version. This is perfect on someone short, like me. No thumb holes - I might even take it to a tailor to have thumb holes put in, as the cord makes it a bit uncomfortable to pull down over my hands. The cord like ending to the sleeves is annoying, I considered taking a star off for it, but the price and quality overall are so good that it didn't seem quite fair - more of a 1/2 star. I love that they sent a free pair of merino socks with each order (I ordered multiples for my husband and myself). The socks were much too big for me, but my husband was happy to restock his merino sock collection for free. (I'm a 6.5 - 7 shoe size, they were more appropriate for my husband's 10.5 shoe size) If I could give half stars, this would be 4.5 stars. It's a solid choice for someone transitioning to wool base layers. Honestly, the quality feels better than a lot of Smart Wool layers I've had, and it's softer.

This is a great, basic merino base layer that's perfect for my winter running in the Pacific Northwest. It doesn't make me feel obnoxiously hot even once I've racked up a couple miles (unlike my thicker or down layers, which I typically have to shed). Going by the size chart, I thought I might need to size up to a large, but Amazon recommended I go with my normal size medium, and I'm glad I did. I don't like oversized running stuff, and I hate when the shoulder and armpit seams are too large. For reference, I'm 5'9" tall, 158 pounds, athletic build, and the medium is great, with more than generous length in the arms and torso. Truthfully I would prefer a little bit less length in the torso, but I like things that hit just above my hips; after reading lots of reviews I've gathered that most women like things longer, so this longer length is likely better for most. This is what I would call a midweight layer, thin but not overly so, not something I would call ungenerous. It's exactly the right weight for the heat/insulation level advertised, and the temperatures I'm in right now (40s). I think it will also do well in the 30s. If it gets into the 20s, I think you might need to add a vest unless you're running very hard/hot. Included in the package was a pair of sweet thick wool socks. Love that unexpected bonus item! Just wish the socks were smaller; despite accompanying an order for a women's medium , the socks were large on my size 9.5 women's feet. Don't mean to be ungrateful, but dang! Matching the likely sock size range to the top size would be aces. Can't complain though, super happy with the fit and quality.

Just returned from the Scottish highlands where the temps were not above 58-60F and it was spitting rain almost everyday. I am always cold so I purchased this shirt to wear as a layer under my raincoat. I was never cold, in fact, I did get too warm and wore just the shirt with the sleeves pushed up. We did a lot of hiking however so I was moving. Had we been just walking around and not hiking, I think the combo could have been perfect. I am going to order a short sleeve one now but I figured Scotland would be cold and it was but the hiking was also intense. I am also VERY happy with the free socks that come with this shirt. I love them. They are thick and warm without being too warm and my goodness are they soft and not at all itchy. Highly recommended!

I never knew I needed this. I now know I was missing out! A recent trip to a cool climate necessitated the purchase. I am 5‘10“ tall and weigh 133 pounds. This shirt in a medium was the perfect size. It wasn’t bulky and allowed me to layer as needed. Combined with a sweat wicking sports bra, I stayed dry on my hikes every day! It’s very soft and not itchy in any way. I didn’t feel uncomfortable wearing this shirt into a restaurant/brewery after the hike was over either because it looks great. In order to keep this merino wool base layer in good shape and functioning properly, I put it in the washing machine on the gentle cycle and allowed it to air dry. I have neither the time no patience for handwashing. This long sleeved shirt was fairly expensive but a good sound purchase because it functions as it’s supposed to. I plan to take good care of it. This is a win!

Wife says: I love this. It's my cozy wear-around-the-house shirt. I even wear it in the summer because the air conditioner in some rooms of our house can be a little intense. It's soft, a nice medium thickness, and seems well made. I have become a big fan of merino wool clothing and this was an excellent addition to my wardrobe. I think my only complaints are the shiny logo on the left sleeve and the fact that it gets a little pill-y, but since I'm just wearing it around the house those things don't matter too much. Oh! And even if I forget to wash it as often as I should, it has never ever gotten smelly.

I am a BIG fan of merino wool and Merino Tech products. I own 8 different colors and styles from this company. Merino wool is the perfect travel companion, as I’ve worn it in 25 degrees and was warm and 120 degrees and was cool. I live in Florida and even wear it in our summer heat and humidity when I garden and I’m always cool as a cucumber. It washes easily - I do wash by hand and it dries quickly-always lay it flat. I can wear it 5 times and it doesn’t retain body odor. I wear it with jeans, shorts, or traveling for business, since it makes the outfit and does its magic of temperature regulation. 5 stars for Merino Tech quality. Oh and now you get a laundry bag and those great merino wool socks.

This is a medium weight wool to thicker material, more than medium weight fabric a little bit. It is very itchy and that is why I gave it three stars. I thought if I washed it, it might soften up, but it did not. So I am keeping it since I washed it. It came packaged very nicely, in its own Ziploc bag with a free pair of socks and a lingerie bag to wash the items in. They did not soften up after washing and they did not lose that itch feeling when you touched the fabric. It is very hot where I live right now so I will wait till the weather cools and wear it and I will add to this review. It was a little bit expensive I thought, $50, but they said the wool came from Australia. I think it is a lesser quality because the better companies (that are a little more expensive) are much softer feeling and probably will last longer. I don't know. The construction of the shirt is very nice. The fit is very good and true to size. I am new to buying wool shirts and I am purchasing them for hikes during the winter. The reason I gave it three stars is because the fabric is not smooth or non-itchy. I did not care for the socks at all - didn't want them. I wish they had put more effort into a better wool fabric and kept the socks and the lingerie bag it came in.

Love this shirt, I love the weight of it and am buying a second one . It tucks into jeans perfect and keeps me warm without being too thick I wish they had more colors in this weight!

Sehr gute Qualität, passt wie bestellt, 1 PUNKT Abzug weil die Socken nicht zur bestellten Größe passen

Fits well, comfortable and well made. Perfect heavy base layer for my intended use of watching sports games outdoors. The top is also comfortable to wear around the house, not too hot, not too cold, and I don't sweat. If you get cold indoors then this heavy base layer is perfect for you! I'm getting another one and I'll buy one for my mum as she feels the cold.

Molto confortevole, molto morbida, non stringe, non pizzica, non puzza. Termoregola perfettamente. Colore a mio parere bellissimo e brillante. Lavata già 3/4 volte, sempre perfetta.

Very nice material and model. it is mild and comfortable.

Calda, morbida, traspirante e bellissima: ne ho prese già 4 di colori diversi per me e per regalo ed ho sempre fatto un figurone! Rapporto qualità prezzo ineguagliabile, consiglio senza remore