Merino Protect100% Merino Wool T Shirts for Men Odor Resistance Base Layer Hiking Travel T-Shirt Soft Undershirt

I've been a long-time fan of Merino wool clothing, especially when it comes to using them as winter base layers and for cool-weather travel. My experience with Merino wool has always been positive in terms of its benefits and comfort. Recently, I decided to expand my travel wardrobe and purchased the Merino Protect 100% Merino Wool T Shirt, as well as a slightly less expensive option from MERINNOVATION.Though I haven't had the opportunity to put these shirts to the test during my travels yet, I couldn't resist trying them out during scorching 100-degree weather. The results were impressive! Among the Merino Wool Protect, MERINNOVATION, and regular cotton t-shirts, the Merino Wool Protect shirt stood out. Its design seemed to prioritize ventilation, allowing me to feel surprisingly cool despite the intense heat. In contrast, the MERINNOVATION shirt felt notably hotter than even the regular cotton tee, which was quite unexpected.I can't help but wonder if the variance in merino wool blends between these two shirts contributed to the significant difference in comfort levels. Regardless, the Merino Wool Protect shirt unquestionably emerged as the winner in this comparison. The superior cooling effect it provided was a game-changer, making it an obvious choice for my upcoming travels.Unfortunately, the MERINNOVATION shirt didn't live up to expectations and was promptly returned. It's clear to me that the Merino Wool Protect shirt is the real deal, offering both the benefits of merino wool and a thoughtfully engineered design for ventilation.While I'm eagerly awaiting the chance to put these shirts through their paces during actual travel scenarios, my initial experience with the Merino Wool Protect shirt leaves me optimistic and impressed. Its cooling performance and comfortable fit have already won me over. I can't wait to see how it performs on my next adventure!Pros:Impressive cooling performance even in extreme heatComfortable fit and designClear distinction from less effective alternatives like MERINNOVATIONCons:Limited testing opportunity so farOverall, highly recommended for anyone seeking quality merino wool clothing that truly delivers on comfort and cooling capabilities!

The right size fits perfectly and its light and comfortable Love it.

I purchased this as a gift, because I had purchased myself Merino Protect items previously and was very pleased with the quality and wear over time. This item was just as expected, however the gift recipient found the wool scratchy. In my and my spouse's opinion, for a 100% wool item the material is very soft and smooth. However, the gift recipient stated they always find wool items a little scratchy, so I think it is more about wool tolerance, which varies from person to person. If you like wearing wool against your skin, you will probably like the texture of this shirt. This particular shirt is a thinner, lighter fabric, more like an undershirt base layer, which you can select when ordering versus a heavier weight fabric based on what you plan to use it for.

I don't know many people who want to or can afford to pay $50-60+ for a T-shirt that is likely going to be an under shirt but such is the price of merino wool. I have several merino wool long sleeve base layer shirts that I love for outdoors activities in winter (costing $80-120) but wanted short sleeve merino wool shirts for warmer weather and specifically for travel as they are light, soft & comfortable and don't hold body odor. But check the prices of several top name brands. So for $34 I took a chance and this is a solid shirt. Merino wool T-shirts are not meant to be 'heavy'. And 100% merino is not that strong and often is blended w polyester for strength. So some care is required. I purchased an XL, which is a bit tight. There is some mild shrinkage if you don't wash in cold water and if you put it in a dryer, low heat for just a few minutes then lay flat to finish. I liked the shirt so much I purchased 2 more in XXL and they are perfect at this price point. Packaging was on point and no tears, holes or design flaws in the shirts. I have washed these a couple of times now and they are wearing great.

Good merino wool t-shirts like this are worth every penny. Beware of cheap ones that say "merino wool" and are actually spandex with a percentage of Merino that needs more than one digit of accuracy to show up.This was a well-made t-shirt at a very competitive price-point, that feels like wool. It's slightly scratchy to the touch compared to cotton, yet not "rough". You could not be faulted for thinking it's going to be itchy when you first feel it with your hands. But once it's on your body, it feels great: it regulates temperature beautifully without ever feeling suffocating, and coddles you unobtrusively. It stretches a surprising amount. And surprisingly for the weight, it does not collect body odor, and dries quite quickly when you wash it.As I mentioned in the title, I guffawed at the price, but once I tried it, I went back and bought some more, and since I bought them, I have worn no other t-shirts. I have thrown on a cotton t-shirt now & again, but every time, the entire time I'm wearing cotton I'm wondering "why am I not wearing the nice t-shirts?"Update: a few months later, after these were not available for a while, I was so happy to see them back that decided to go all-in and buy 4 more. Sadly, their sizing and the thickness of the material have changed and not for the better.I will give them credit for feeling OK otherwise, but the L that fit perfectly before now feels thinner and sort of sloppy, esp. around the neck. Basically, they must be subcontracting the actual manufacturer, and the new maker went looser on the pattern. Not at all happy to have spent over $200 on 4 t-shirts that are lower quality, and not what I bought before, and they really *should* have announced in bold that the fit is completely different now, but still for someone in the 210/5'10 to 250-6'3 range the L should be a good fit now.