Are all merino base layers itchy?

[JadeMoss]

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

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

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.

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.

My Sweaty Betty and Helly Hansen ones aren’t itchy

I don't think Mountain Warehouse is known for the high quality of its merino.

Try something like this underneath. I tend to wear them under all sweaters or merino tops in the winter. They're cheap, easy to wash and quick to dry and stop any itchiness. They also keep me extra warm through the winter.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/2pk-heatgen-thermal-long-sleeve-tops/p/clp60479650?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c4

Even the thought of merino makes me itch.

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

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

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

No. Polarn O Pyret is comfy.

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

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 😂

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.

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