How does this compare to Smartwool? I absolutely love wool, but am hesitant to buy without feeling it first? Not all wool products are manufactured equally! Thanks

Really, REALLY superior to SmartWool in terms of styling and cut. Not sure about durability, as Icebreaker tends to use somewhat thinner fabrics on their same-purpose garments (comparing base layers to base layers, for instance). Not dissing SmartWool, though--they make great socks.

I think Icebreaker is superior to Smartwool - they have very high quality products. I am addicted to it and have a lot of tops and bottoms of all different weights. All of them are soft, non itchy and last for years with machine wash and air dry. I think of it as an investment as will wear each garment for years.Shona