I/O Bio Merino Contact Crib Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Women's - 2010 BCS

I own several merino wool items. So I know the lightweight stuff can run a bit thin. But even by merino wool standards, I was a bit concerned by how flimsy this fabric appeared - throw a pack or a purse on too rough and it's all over.Furthermore, although I liked the overall color (eggplant), cut and fit of the shirt, it was barely long enough for my torso and arms (I got a medium). Granted, I'm tall (5'11, 145 lbs) so finding a sweet spot fit with shirts is never easy. Perhaps a large would have been better but after seeing how thin the fabric was, I didn't want to cough up the money to find out.It did perform well on a wet and stinky hike - gotta love wool's odor squelching abilities. But, I knew that if it shrank even the slightest, it would go to the bottom of the closet. So in the end, durability and fit concerns trumped wool's smell subduing powers.

Very versatile shirt. I wear it year-round. This top works well as a base layer or over a camisole. It's the first thing I reach for when I'm going on a hike. I also wear it to the beach, work, and when I'm going out. I even take this shirt backpacking because it's lightweight and comfortable. The fit is true to size, according to the I/O size chart. I purchased the "Nightshade" color and love it. I'm definitely going to buy this top in another color because I wear it so frequently. Great purchase.