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Are all merino base layers itchy?

14 replies

JadeMoss · 07/11/2023 12:05

I have some mountain warehouse ones and I don’t find them very comfortable. Any suggestions for alternatives? Thanks

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mamakoukla · 07/11/2023 12:10

No. Icebreaker isn’t although it’s been a few years since I’ve had to replace

Dilbertian · 07/11/2023 12:26

It varies. Sometimes even items from the same range vary. You just have to try different ones. My Decathlon merino leggings are supremely comfortable and do not get badly baggy.

WeRateSquirrels · 07/11/2023 12:56

You might just be sensitive? I can tolerate cashmere and merino next to my skin, but other types of wool bring me out in a itchy rash.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 07/11/2023 13:01

My Sweaty Betty and Helly Hansen ones aren’t itchy

GettingStuffed · 07/11/2023 18:37

Even the thought of merino makes me itch.

ilovecherries · 07/11/2023 19:58

I find it itches till it warms up, so after an hour or do it feels comfy.

TheGander · 07/11/2023 20:04

I have sensitive skin and eczema and I went on a 4 day hike wearing Smartwool merino and was v comfortable.

JadeMoss · 07/11/2023 20:29

@VWdieselnightmare Oooh I love my heatgen leggings. Will have to try the tops.

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stargirl1701 · 07/11/2023 21:49

No. Polarn O Pyret is comfy.

dotdotdotdash · 07/11/2023 22:07

Dilling does very nice ones and I don’t find them itchy. The silk and wool ones are good.

EasterIssland · 07/11/2023 22:27

I’ve not found the mountain ones itchy when trying them on. Hope they’re not too much when I really need them in a months time 😂

larkstar · 08/11/2023 01:32

Mountain Equipment is the good make, Mountain Warehouse, IMHO, really isn't good quality. I wear merino wool base layers (long sleeved top, leggings that go under trousers/jogger bottoms) all the time in winter - they are from "isobaa" - they are excellent: definitely not itchy at all.

Britneyfan · 08/11/2023 01:33

I think yes sadly but I find all wool items itchy!

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