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From €39.90
Merino base layers for men and women
Lasting is a Czech merino brand, and the Lasting pieces here are 93–100% merino. MATALA is a women's cut. We also carry Profline ATS unisex long underpants and Woolpower 200 wool terry base layers. Every product has at least one size in stock now.
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From €93.91
Mesh base layers: Brynje and Aclima WoolNet
Brynje Wool Thermo and Aclima WoolNet are merino mesh. When you stop, the mesh holds warm air next to your skin, and when you move it carries moisture and excess heat away. Brynje is a Norwegian brand founded in 1887 and Aclima a Norwegian wool brand since 1939. Brynje is a unisex cut, and Aclima WoolNet also comes in women's models.
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See also: Aclima
From €21.99
Synthetic base layers
Polyester base layers move moisture away from your skin and dry fast. Helikon-Tex US LVL 1 is the thinner layer (130 g/m²) and US LVL 2 the thicker one (220 g/m²). The Profline ALGOT-1 top is unisex and the ANGELA long underpants are a women's cut. M-Tac and Pentagon Tactical base layers come from our supplier's warehouse: M-Tac usually arrives in 4–5 working days, Pentagon Tactical in 1–3 weeks.
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See also: Helikon-Tex Profline M-Tac Pentagon Tactical
From €8.00
Wool socks: thick and light
Wool socks help keep your feet warm even when your boots get damp inside. Lasting and Helikon-Tex merino socks work for hiking and everyday wear. Thicker socks such as Point6 Heavy and Woolpower 400 are made for cold days and boots. Light socks such as Point6 Light and Pentagon Alpine Merino Light are thinner and breathable. Lorpen wool socks come from our supplier's warehouse in 4–5 working days.
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Waterproof socks: Sealskinz
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See also: Lasting Helikon-Tex Point6 Woolpower Lorpen Sealskinz Pentagon Tactical
Winter gloves and hats
Helikon-Tex merino beanies and winter gloves, each with at least one size or colour in stock now. The full range is in the categories below.
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Brands
Each brand shows how many products we carry and how many are in stock now.
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How to choose a base layer
Pick the material by how much you move and how long you'll be out.
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Woolpower weights: Lite is a thin layer for milder weather and high activity, 200 is a terry base layer for cold weather, and Woolpower recommends 400 over a thinner base layer in extreme cold.
Who it's for: Hikers, Defence League members and conscripts, and anyone who spends winter days out in the cold.
What goes over your base layer?
Your base layer is the first layer. Over it goes an insulated mid layer, then an outer layer that keeps out wind and rain. Our layering page shows how the three work together.
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Our showroom in Tallinn
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Delivery and payment
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Common questions
Should I choose merino or synthetic?
If you're out for long days or several days in a row, choose merino: Woolpower says wool keeps you warm even when damp, unlike synthetics and cotton. If you move a lot and want a base layer that dries fast, synthetic works well, and it costs less. Merino costs more and needs gentler care.
What do Woolpower Lite, 200 and 400 mean?
They're Woolpower's fabric weights. Lite is a thin rib knit without terry loops. 200 is the classic terry base layer, worn directly against the skin. 400 is a thicker terry that goes over a thinner base layer. For socks Woolpower puts it simply: the higher the number, the thicker and warmer the sock. We carry Woolpower Lite and 200 base layers and Liner and 400 socks.
How should a base layer fit?
Close to the body. Aclima recommends something soft that fits snugly next to the skin, and Brynje recommends snug-fitting wool or synthetic garments. Wear a close-fitting layer over mesh. Size charts differ between brands, so check the product page or try them on at our showroom.
Do wool socks work in boots?
Yes. Woolpower 400 socks are made to be worn with boots, and Woolpower says wool keeps you warm even when damp. Woolpower recommends boots that are big enough, room to wiggle your toes and laces that aren't too tight. In the cold you can wear a thin sock next to your foot and a thicker one over it. If your boots are tight, choose a thinner sock.
How do I wash merino?
Use a wool programme and wool detergent, no fabric softener, and dry it flat. Aclima and Lasting say not to tumble dry. Wash temperatures differ by brand (Lasting 30 °C, Aclima 40 °C), so check the care label. Often an overnight airing is enough.
Answers from the Steelcore team in Tallinn.
Ask us about sizes
A base layer should sit close to your body, and sizes differ between brands. Send us your height and chest measurement or give us a call, and we'll help you pick the right size. We usually reply within a few hours on working days.
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