Mens Base Layer - 100% Merino Wool Midweight Long Sleeve Thermal Shirt

I wanted to write this review so that customers had something to go off of. I haven't yet put these to use on the backpacking trip I purchased them for, but you'll see my initial reaction and expectations for them below. I bought this along with Elementex Merino Wool leggings so I used mostly the same review as I used for that product. I am not a robot!Quality: I was skeptical about buying wool. Everyone knows wool keeps you warm best, and is the most ideal fabric for physical exertion in cold climates. These leggings feel solidly crafted. If you're concerned about the relatively low price, don't be. In fact, after looking at other wool leggings at REI, I prefer the Elementex construction. The top is solid construction.Feeling: It's pretty soft. Putting it on the first time, the elbows were the tiniest bit scratchy, but it's not a problem and I expect it to go away with the first wash. The top doesn't hug your body like the leggings, but does fit my fit figure and isn't baggy. The sleeves have extra length in case your arms are longer. Overall, it fits like a thin sweater.Takeaway: all of the other products I looked at were no less than $60, and at REI other wool base layers are no less than $90. I was worried about buying Elementex because there were no reviews, no sizes (see photos), and they were so much cheaper, but these did not let me down and I expect them to do very well.Sizing: Elementex doesn't include sizes on Amazon so I included the chart which came in the box. If you get the wrong size, note the liberal return policy.

Purchased long sleeve thermal Base layer in medium of 250 weight. After one month, it is holding up very well. Have machine washed it in cold, and hung dry and it has kept its size. It is soft and warm. A healthy, breathable fiber worth every penny. The waist is done of very high quality, wide and not scrunched, rather a fine hold within the material. Our only wish is that they came in v-neck too.

This MERIWOOL shirt is very comfortable. It fits perfectly and makes a great layer.

Purchased two Meriwool LS shirts and have worn each 10-12 times this ski season. They are comfortably soft with no itch what so ever. Warm when it is cold out and wicks perspiration so that you don’t get chilled when you are on the chair lifts. Washed in cool water, hung to dry and keeps it’s shape.Liked so well that I purchased two more as I ski 2-3 X’s per wk. Will also use for those cool fall and spring bike rides.

Excellent winter shirt. Always seems to be the right temp. Much more breathable than cotton. I can wear it during the day and overnight with no issues. Highly recommended

If I had to pit this shirt against something from Ibex or IceBreaker quality-wise, I'd say it's about 90% of those brands' workmanship, but of course at about 50% (or less) the price. So, from a value standpoint, it's absolutely worth it.What do you give up? I'd say overall softness slightly misses the mark, at least comparatively. Again, it's probably only about 10% more itchy than an Ibex (RIP) Woolies shirt - not uncomfortable in the slightest, but every now and then I notice the texture/feel with the Meriwool shirt whereas I never think about the feel of my name-brand shirts. Hardly a deal breaker, but worth knowing if you're incredibly particular about your clothing's feel.The overall fit is good, a bit trim or athletically-oriented (good for thermal performance), but not too tight. That said, you're not getting the more custom-feeling, multi-panel construction from something like the Ibex Woolies. Once again, the latter shirt is probably 10% more comfortable simply because its construction is more complex and ultimately better tailored to the chest/shoulder area without relying so much on the fabric's inherent ability to stretch over one's angles and curves (merino is known for many things, but not for being overly pliable or stretchy).Everything else is on-par: fit and finish, strength of seams, durability of fabric, quick dry capability, machine wash- and dryer-friendliness, resistance to odors, etc. - it's all up to snuff.Personally, I can live with the compromise for the price; $45 for all the performance and nearly all the comfort of what would otherwise be a 100-120 dollar shirt is hard to beat. But if you want the absolute best, maybe skip this shirt; just know that in order to get noticeably better you'll be spending double.

These Meriwool merino shirts are so soft and smooth to the touch that the sensation is just incredible. They are at least on par with, if not better than, the SmartWool equivalent 250 base layer merino in quality and feel. I'm so glad that I explored this brand. High quality merino shirts at a reasonable price are such an essential of life. Highly recommend to anyone looking for warmth from natural fiber.I wish the world can have more grasslands for more sheep and goats to live so they provide enough merino and cashmere garments for the population so we don't have to resort to synthetic fibers!

My husband really loves this mid-layer. He's climbing 14-ers and he starts as the earliest rays of dawn light the path. This merino wool mid layer is perfect for him when the high altitude mornings are cold but quickly warm with the sun and his exertion. He also loves that it stays in place when his pack rubs and causes other shirts to ride up. The prices is much better than all of the local chain sporting goods stores. We'll probably be buying more in other colors.

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Beautifully made, robust, great quality merino. I bought a set of top & bottoms for my friend because he suffers with very bad night sweats. He used to wake in the middle of the night to a soaking wet bed & have to get up & change all the linen. The merino set absorbs most of it now & he is sleeping much better as a result. Thank you Meriwool!

Shirt was rather tight as someone who is 172cm and 73kg. Additionally, the shirt had a small tear at the armpit area right after washing it once without any wears. Disappointing that the shirt tore so easily.

It pleats and shrinks dramatically after a wash without using a dryer. It’s also not very breathable unlike most wool shirts. The only good thing going for it is that it’s soft to the touch.

This is brilliant - have worn it on long bike trips and it doesn't smell! Washed it various times and it hasn't lost its shape either. Worth the money.