Iksplor Grown Up Long Sleeve Merino Wool Top

Noah Eckhouse: I’ve been quite content with my synthetic baselayers all these years, so I’m a bit of a merino-wool newbie, but I’m quickly becoming a big fan. What has surprised me is that I very rarely feel too hot in it, regardless of my exertion level. And while it doesn’t feel overly warm when I put it on, I rarely seem to get very cold. I’ve also been very pleased with how it handles perspiration, which can pour off me like a waterfall at times. I’m really looking forward to using it throughout ski season, both downhill and uphill.

Iksplor is a Jackson-Hole-based company run by two sisters who are building high-quality wool layers for the whole family. I was pleased with the fit of the unisex XL crewneck long-sleeve top on my “definitely not unisex” frame. It was snug on my torso where I wanted it, but had longer sleeves and more of a cycling cut in the back, meaning that it stays tucked in. It washes well and I haven’t seen any pilling or loss of shape overall. And best of all, it doesn’t stink!