I was recently traveling in New Zealand, and while I have tons of Icebreaker merino clothing items at home, I couldn’t resist my regular visit to the Icebreaker store in the Auckland airport to see if I couldn’t add just one more. When I go, I already know I’ll be walking out with something. In this case, I bought the Women’s Merino 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half Zip Thermal Top.
The versatile top is ideal for layering, whether your adventures take you hiking, biking, skiing, sailing, or on a plane bound for vacation. It’s easy to pack into my personal bag for those occasions when the airplane’s cooling system goes into overdrive and I need an extra layer.
Made of 100% merino wool, the lightweight top has gusseted arms for mobility and offset shoulder seams (as well as flatlock seams) to help reduce friction. I appreciate the drop tail hem for its additional cove rage, so I don’t have to worry about tugging the hem down when I reach up to put my bag into the overhead bin.
I love merino wool products because it’s a natural, plastic-free material. It’s unbelievably soft, yet resilient, and neutralizes unpleasant smells by absorbing odor molecules into its fibers. That means I can wear a piece a few times before washing, which is always a plus when traveling. Merino fibers also efficiently manage moisture, absorbing it from your skin and releasing it into the atmosphere. Thermo-regulation properties of the same fibers adapt to your b osy and external conditions, so you can stay warm in the cold and cool in the heat.
The Women’s Merino 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Half Zip Thermal Top lists for $115 and comes in topaz (pictured), summit, gritstone heather, and black. Get yours on the Icebreaker site.