The Patagonia Men's Merino 2 Lightweight Zip-Neck. Our Merino 2 polyester blend keeps you dry and comfortable in cool to cold conditions.
DECENT FEATURES of the Patagonia Men's Merino 2 LW Zip - Neck
Merino wool/polyester blend keeps you dry and comfortable even when wet, is stronger and more durable than 100% wool, has a softer hand, naturally controls odor, and wicks perspiration
18.9 micron-gauge yarn and jersey-knit construction
Top and bottom of zipper covered for next-to-skin comfort
Raglan sleeve seams won't chafe beneath pack straps; wide cuff band helps keep sleeves in place when pulled up
Side seams offset to eliminate irritation
Slow-washed without chlorine to prevent shrinkage; bluesign approved
The Patagonia Men's Merino 2 Lightweight Zip-Neck. Our Merino 2 polyester blend keeps you dry and comfortable in cool to cold conditions.
DECENT FEATURES of the Patagonia Men's Merino 2 LW Zip - Neck
Merino wool/polyester blend keeps you dry and comfortable even when wet, is stronger and more durable than 100% wool, has a softer hand, naturally controls odor, and wicks perspiration
18.9 micron-gauge yarn and jersey-knit construction
Top and bottom of zipper covered for next-to-skin comfort
Raglan sleeve seams won't chafe beneath pack straps; wide cuff band helps keep sleeves in place when pulled up
Side seams offset to eliminate irritation
Slow-washed without chlorine to prevent shrinkage; bluesign approved
Nota bene: Merino is costly and demands an investment, so I bought the Merino 2 on a ridiculous sale. That said, if you're willing to pay up, this will pay off. The merino/polyester blend is isn't quite as soft as pure merino, but it wicks sweat and holds up better over time (especially if you're planning to run it through the wash). I usually wear a S in Patagonia, but I got an XS as a close-fitting baselayer. I wouldn't recommend this as an independent 1/4-zip unless you have a substantial tee under it (the material is pretty thin). But it captures body heat, and the zipper is really lightweight, so I layer it under an R1 or softshell for cold weather hiking.
I bought this as a cold weather running base layer. It is very form fitting so I would hesitate to wear it as an actual shirt but it is odorless, warm, and comfortable as a running layer.