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"Bought these base layer tops at the very best time. It’s winter, and these are really warm and comfortable. Since this purchase, I’ve bought more. I think they’re great."
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Men's K-Merino 125 Baselayer Top - Dark Horizon
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Soft, featherweight Nuyarn® Merino wool long sleeve baselayer top.
Not built to sit still, this featherweight long sleeve top is made for movement. Naturally breathable, moisture-wicking, and odour-repellent, Merino wool offers nature-tested performance. Its temperature regulating properties keep you cool when it's hot and warm when it's not. Nuyarn's twist free spinning technique and high-performance nylon fibre enhances wool's natural performance, allowing it to rival or exceed alternatives. It helps your top keep its shape, resist holes and pilling, and maintain stretch. Part of our featherweight K-Merino 125 range. The perfect all-season baselayer for hiking, snow sports, travelling, and everyday wear.
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Fabric allows moisture vapour (like sweat) to escape, helping regulate body temperature and keep you cool and dry during physical activity.
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Breathable
This product is part of the approved range for the Coast to Coast mountain run.
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Coast to Coast gear
Moisture wicking fabric pulls moisture away from skin, to keep you dry, cool, and comfortable.
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Moisture wicking
Odour-resistant to help keep you fresh for longer by reducing unwanted smells.
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Odour resistant
Product ID: B0543/OFC
Product details
General
Weight
169.8 g (size M)
Product ID
B0543-OFC
Activity
Hike
Design Features
Performance
- Made with Nuyarn, a twist-free spinning technology that enhances the natural performance qualities of Merino wool enabling it to dry faster, maintain thermal retention, and hold its shape.
Comfortable
- Smooth, flatlock seams for extra comfort and anti-chafe.
Our materials
- A naturally breathable, moisture wicking, odour-repellent, and temperature regulating fibre.
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- Next to skin fit.
- Merino wool drafted along nylon fibres for a high-performance yarn.
- Raglan sleeves for mobility.
- Machine washable.
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.523256 / 5 from 86 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Men's K-Merino 125 Baselayer Top is praised for its excellent quality, lightweight design, and comfortable fit. It is naturally breathable, moisture-wicking, and odor-repellent, making it suitable for various activities. While some customers have mixed opinions about the sizing, the overall consensus is positive regarding its value and performance.
Summary topics
- Product Quality: 15%
- Base Layer Performance: 18%
- Product Fit: 17%
- Product Price: 11%
Review topics: ["fit","size","fabric","length","quality","feel","layer","colour","top","husband","sleeves","price","moss","thermals","value"].
Review highlights
- "Great base layer, good quality, live natural fibres" —
- "Good quality product for a reasonable price." —
- "excellent my partner loves the texture, great sizing" —
Reviews
Light fabric but good fit and feel.
"The fabric is thinner than expected but at the sale price, it is very good value. The sleeves and body are generous (useful and rare for a 2 metre tall person!)"
Great length!
"I am slim with long limbs- very happy to find a top that fits."
Warm for Winter
"Just what I wanted, great fit and very warm."
Great
"very warm and comfortable"
all good
"all good"
Pilling
"Pilling really badly after one wear with a back pack on. Would be amazing otherwise but makes me think the longevity will be pretty poor"
Excellent quality. Very warm.
"Excellent quality. Very warm."
Excellent for winter in warmer regions
"Great weight for warmer regions, appreciate the long body length."
Warm and comfortable
"Warm and comfortable"
Q&A
Material and care
Materials
Composition
- 85% Merino Wool 15% Nylon
Merino GSM
- 125gsm
Care instructions
- Cold machine wash separately, wool cycle
- Use wool detergent
- Line dry in shade
Delivery and returns
Delivery
Rates
We offer free standard shipping for all members within New Zealand. Simply sign in or create an account to access free delivery.
If you are not a member, a flat rate of $12 is charged for orders.
NZ Delivery
Standard delivery is typically:
- 1-2 business days for the South Island
- 2-4 business days for the South Island (Rural)
- 1-3 business days for the North Island
- 2-5 business days for the North Island (Rural)
We use NZ Post as our delivery partner, and you can read more in our help centre.
Returns
Returning an item
We offer 60-day returns in New Zealand for change of mind as long as all items are unused, in original packaging (with tags attached), and you have proof of purchase.
Underwear cannot be returned for change of mind due to hygiene reasons. This exclusion does not apply to faulty underwear.
Either pop into your local store or post it back to us.
Read more about returns in our help centre.
Out there with Gear
Your Guide to Layering Right
Staying protected from the elements is as easy as 1, 2, 3: baselayer, midlayer, and outer layer. Stay warm, dry, and comfortable on your next adventure by following our simple layering guide.