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Patagonia merino itchy?

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Pete M BPL Member
PostedAug 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm

Can anyone tell me if Patagonia merino baselayers are itchy/scratchy? I find Icebreaker does irritate my skin a bit when I warm up from exertion. Looking for an alternative that also doesn't smell too bad after a few days wearing…Maybe Patagonia Capaline instead?

PostedAug 22, 2015 at 6:54 pm

Patagonia merino (actually a merino/polyester blend) is not itchy to me, but then Icebreaker hasn't been either.

PostedAug 22, 2015 at 8:42 pm

Itch is a function of the "fineness" of the wool and YOUR skin.

I don't tolerate anyone's superfine merino wool. But that's me.

If you react to Icebreaker you will most likely react to Patagonia – of the same caliber. If the Icebreaker was a larger caliber than the Patagonia option, you may do OK.

Buy it, try it, flip it.

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