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Reasonably priced but what are they like anyone?
nice build, but weird fit. too large a neck opening in comparison to other brands. looked a bit boy band.
order and have a look for yourself?
On-one merino wool ones are superb!
Tried and tested by many a STW fan over the years - [url= http://www.garrisonclothing.eleven.cc/ ]Garrison Clothing[/url]. We kicked off these products again under a different name but they are as good as they ever were 😀
I hate merino as a baselayer. Once damp it takes too long to dry.
@scotroutes can be true but unlike any other fibre on the market, being damp does nothing to its performance either when it's cold or warm; and I'd say, in the heat, the Merino actually out performs most other textiles we have used due to its ability to regulate body temperature.
I'm with Scotroutes merino is pretty useless as a baselayer due to its inability to dry quickly. And in hot conditions it's really bad as it is too hot and just absorbes sweat. Much better options out there than merino baselayers.
Merino can be fine for a mid layer mind.
Merino. The emperors new baselayer.
I cycled over the Alps in March last year on my way to Athens. I'm currently cycling around Bali. 5 years ago I worked in Abu Dhabi and cycled in the summer months. Same merino top, comfortable in the freezing Alps, tropical islands and sweltering deserts. If you don't get merino, that's fine. Other materials are probably more suitable for trail centre shredding.
@dragon I've worked fixing roofing in 35 degree sun and done ample rides in 30 degree, 60% humidity all in Superfine Merino. Nothing comes close to it in terms of performance - "If you don't get merino, that's fine."
My 2 merino tops are full of holes, need replacing.
In my use they have been poor compared to my 25 year old Belly Hansen's (polyprop) which are going strong.
I'll be trying modern synthetic...
I got suckered into the merino hype a few years ago but luckily only bought a couple of items before realising it wasn't the miracle promised. I still use it for walking but for any high energy/high sweat activity I use Patagoia Capilene. It does have a high price but can usually be found at discount somewhere, I have never bought any at list. Yes it does suffer from synth stink but not as bad as some and is easy and quick to wash and dry.
Well if by performance you mean you get too hot and it becomes absolutely saturated in sweat then yep merino does that, but synthetics work much better for active work. I'm not throwing away my merino just yet though as it is good for lounging around in.
I've stupidly used merino in 30+C heat in Spain and also in higher temps at altitude in the US.
Getting back to the OP question, I bought both the merino and synthetic t-shirts to see what they are like. The cut is definitely on the loose, short side , so much so I just use the synthetic ones as riding tops in warm weather.
I sweat too much to use merino when active, but do like the warmth when relaxing/ general day to day use, which is what I use the alpkit merino for. Again it has a more fashion cut and it doesn't look too scary if I wander around the supermarket in it