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16th June 2023
The Syncrino Base layer LS Tee is made from 53% polyester and 47% merino 125 wool. It doesn’t feel quite so warm as the tops I tested that were composed of a higher proportion of…
16th June 2023
At 135g, this LIFA Stripe Crew base layer weighs a little more than the 114g that Helly Hansen claim (according to my scales), but it is still a very lightweight option. However, I found that…
16th June 2023
Craghoppers have been active in adopting sustainable practices. This Merino Crew Neck base layer is 80% merino wool, and 20% recycled polyester – Craghoppers claim that approximately 7 bottles were recycled to make this product.…
16th June 2023
Smartwool specialise in merino wool products and have done a great job with the Classic All-Season Merino base layer. The material is 88% Merino 150 wrapped around a nylon core – the intention being that…
16th June 2023
BAM’s newest fabric, NOVEA, is a blend of bamboo and Naia™, which the brand claim is faster to dry than previous iterations and is used in the Novea Crew Neck. The heavier fabric isn’t as…
16th June 2023
The Cambia Zip Neck base layer is reversible, with two face fabrics using Nikwax directional Parameta T+ technology. One keeps water close to skin for maximum cooling while the other wicks it away. I have…
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