Kids Merino Wool Base Layer Legging
Named Outside Magazine's Best Kids Baselayer of 2024. Soft, breathable merino your kids will wear on the mountain, at forest school, and straight to bed.
Kids Merino Wool Base Layer Legging
Named Outside Magazine's Best Kids Baselayer of 2024. Soft, breathable merino your kids will wear on the mountain, at forest school, and straight to bed.
100% lightweight merino, soft enough for sensitive skin, warm enough for cold mornings, and breathable enough to wear all day without a second thought.
Why They'll Love it
- Outside Magazine's Best Kids Baselayer 2024. The only recognition that matters: tested in the real world
- Temperature-regulating. Comfortable from morning hike to afternoon nap, no layer swap needed
- Naturally UPF 50. Chemical-free sun protection built into every fibre
- Flat-lock stitching. No seams to scratch, no bunching on active days
- Naturally odor-resistant. Wears fresh through multi-day adventures
- Machine washable. Simple care for busy families
Kids grow fast! When they need to size up, send it back through our Iksplor More Program, giving it a second life with another adventurer.
Best For: Outdoor school adventures, travel days, family camping, and ski trips—your go-to set for all seasons.
Warmth: Lightweight and breathable—perfect for warmer months or layering during cooler weather. Pro Tip: layer under the midlayer joggers for extra cold days.
Softness: Made from superfine merino wool—silky smooth and gentle on even the most sensitive skin.
Durability: flat-lock stitching provides increased durability and flexibility for long play hours
Award-Winning Quality: Voted best kids gear in the 2024 Outside Magazine Winter Gear Guide.
Sustainable Style: 100% natural merino wool—renewable, biodegradable, and machine washable for easy care.
Fabric: 100% Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) Merino Wool
Weight: 200 gsm, 18.9 micron—lightweight, breathable, and perfect for year-round use
Where it's Made: Our merino wool zippies are thoughtfully crafted in Vietnam by skilled artisans following RWS guidelines. We use only non-mulesed wool—gentle on animals, gentle on your little one. We believe in producing responsibly and sustainably, ensuring fair working conditions for the people behind our products.
How to Care:
- Machine Wash: Use the gentle cycle with cool water and a mild or wool-specific detergent.
- Drying: Tumble dry on low with similar items.
- Refreshing Without Washing: Merino wool naturally resists odors and bacteria—air out between wears to refresh.
For more tips on keeping your merino happy, check out our How to Care Page.
Free Exchanges: Initiate a return or exchange here
Ships within 24 hours: Mon.-Thurs. (excluding holidays)
adventures well with
the magic of merino
better adventures
Your kid's next-to-skin layer is the most important! Designed with extra length to keep up with growth spurts, it keeps kids comfy through sun, snow, and everything in between, so adventures last longer.
better for the planet
Merino comes from our wooly friends, the merino sheep. Unlike polyester and synthetic fabrics that sit in landfills for hundreds of years, this nursing hoodie composts in six months instead. It's 100% natural merino wool, renewable and biodegradable from sheep to soil.
what parents are saying
Yes, 100% Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified merino wool. No blends, no synthetic fillers, just the real thing.
Not with this merino. Superfine fibers are soft enough for sensitive skin, with none of the itch people associate with old wool sweaters.
Both. Merino regulates temperature naturally, so it works on cold mountain mornings and warm summer nights alike. Plenty of Iksplor kids wear theirs as pajamas all year round.
Yes, that's exactly what they're built for. Soft, non-bulky, and warm enough to wear on their own or layered under snow pants on the mountain.
True to size, though they run a little long in length, so there's a bit of extra room to grow into through a growth spurt.
Yes. Send them back through Iksplor More for cash or credit, giving them a second life with another adventurer.