Patagonia Capilene Cool Merino Shirt – Past Season Colours

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This is such a nice, next-to-skin base layer that doesn’t irritate you no matter how hard you exert yourself.

Patagonia says: 

A breathable merino technical top, designed to naturally regulate your temperature, control odor and keep you comfortable when you’re working hard in the widest range of conditions. Made from a blend of 65% RWS-certified merino wool and 35% recycled polyester. All of the virgin wool Patagonia sources is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) from farm to fiber to help ensure protection both for the animals that supply it and the land they graze. Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

Our Verdict

This is such a nice, next-to-skin base layer that doesn’t irritate you no matter how hard you exert yourself. The merino-polyester blend is soft, supple and durable, with a rapid wicking technology that moves moisture off the skin to keep you dry and comfortable. The polyester helps the t-shirt keep its shape which is often a complaint we hear with 100% merino wool items.

The fabric has a little give and stretch to it, so it’s a good choice for a range of activities, but it’s a stylish enough piece to be worn away from the hills in your day-to-day life so that you will get a lot of use out of this tee.  

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK))

Features

• Soft, comfortable, next-to-skin blended fabric wicks moisture, dries fast, naturally regulates your temperature and resists odor 
• Set-in sleeves for enhanced movement and fit 
• Side vents with slight drop tail 
• All of the virgin wool Patagonia sources is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) from farm to fiber to help ensure protection both for the animals that supply it and the land they graze 
• Back-neck yoke with hanger loop 
• Woven P-6 logo at left hem 
• Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor
• 68% of our fabrics this season are made with recycled materials. Less than 10% of fibers produced globally are made with recycled materials.

Specifications

• Small weighs: 115g
• Medium weighs: 118g
• Large weighs: 127g
• XLarge weighs: 135g

Material & Construction

• 3.5-oz 65% RWS-certified merino wool/35% recycled polyester jersey 
• Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved 
• Fair Trade Certified™ sewn 
• All of the virgin wool Patagonia sources is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) from farm to fiber to help ensure protection both for the animals that supply it and the land they graze

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Baselayers
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• The Benefits of Merino Wool
• Ethically Sourced Wool
• What is Bluesign?
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear