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Our fan-favorite base made from 100% ZQ Merino wool.

ClassicThermal

Made for cool to cold weather outdoor activities
  • Slim Fit + Plus Size
  • Midweight: 250g/m
  • Versatile use for colder seasons
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Most Versatile
Our year-round base made with a Merino blend to maximize durability.

ClassicAll-Season

Warm to cool weather activities
  • Slim fit
  • Lightweight: 150g/m
  • Worn alone on warm days. A layering foundation on cooler days.
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Highest-Performing
Our most advanced performance base is 3D-knit to maximize articulation and ventilation.

Intraknit™Thermal

High-energy activities in cool to cold weather.
  • Slim fit
  • Midweight
  • Designed for warmth and an enhanced performance
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Plays hard. Stays cool.
Our newest 3D-knit base designed to help keep you cool.

Intraknit™Active

Year-round high-aerobic activities
  • Slim Fit
  • Midweight
  • Features the natural cooling properties of TENCEL™ fibers
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Made to help you stay comfortable, confident,
and outside longer doing what you love.

Responsibly Sourced WoolWe only put our softest, ZQ-certified Merino wool next to your skin.
Wide-Ranging CollectionWe offer comfort for every adventurer, season, and activity—with women’s plus sizes in our classic base layer styles.
Knit ExpertiseOur apparel technologies offer a high degree of comfort, perfect fit, and durability.
Go Far Feel Good™ GuaranteeIf within two years, you don’t love your base layer, we’ll make it right.
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No matter how you get outside, it’s easy to find your best Merino wool base layer with Smartwool. Whether you need a lightweight Merino wool base layer for year-round adventures or our warmest Smartwool® base layer for every winter outing, we have the comfort you need to go farther. Shop Smartwool® women’s base layers, men’s base layers, kid’s base layers and the entire Smartwool® Intraknit™ base layer collection today and explore forever.

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