Men's Alpaca Wool Base Layer Half-Zip

The 300 gsm half zip base layer worked perfectly in the Canadian mountains. It stayed warm, didn't get heavy with sweat, and dried out odor free overnight ready for the next day. Time will tell how it holds up, but my other Arms of Andes pieces have all proven durable enough, so I have no reason to expect this will be any different. Great stuff!

Very warm and it fits well

The actual alpaca material is very soft and warm. The thread used to stitch it together is very scratchy even after washing. I can’t wear it against my skin.

Bought for my son for Christmas. It was a huge hit, base later that looks nice off the slopes!

Really great shirt. Not itchy at all and seems to temperature regulate. Also classy enough to wear around town as a regular shirt. Highly recommended!

Love my new top. Good fit and exceptional comfort. This was my first purchase and certainly not my last. Great for travel or everyday use.

I just bought this last month and we're heading into warmer weather so I've only worn it once. It's very warm and fits well so I think it will be great next fall and winter. I've always worn wool (scratchy whatever before merino). This is really soft and should be warmer than my 300 weight merino. I'm enjoying spring right now, but will be looking forward to winter after July. I can't attest to the longevity; that will have to wait until this time next year.

Just finished skiing with my beautiful base layer in Fernie British Columbia & Mammoth California where temps were -12c to -5c. Product is quality made that keeps me warm and breathes respectably.
This product is of great value- I’m buying more product from this family company before they get main stream….,,and bang ‼️ they will be more $.
Fits as represented large for my 43/43.5 inch chest.

I wish I’d found this stuff sooner! Now I’m not freezing when biking back down the mountain

I bought one for my significant other because he's always cold now and normally has to wear several layers. He wore it a few times and didn't need as many layers. He asked about the cost because he is interested in getting more. As far as I'm concerned, it's worth it!

I was surprised how soft it was. It work as advertised !! Very good at wicking and warmth. Fit is as noted. No binding or pinching. Would highly recommend!

Excellent in every way. I will definitely be a lifelong customer

I use this shirt as an intermediate layer while winter fishing and this has exceeded every expectation. Having this shirt as 100% Alpaca versus a small percentage is a big bonus. Given the quality, I’ll be looking at additional clothing.

The 300 quarter zip is a nice addition to my layering system. Lightweight and warm.

So glad I decided on this for my first alpaca sweater. It is extremely warm. This shirt and a fleece were almost too much for a 40 degree day. I wear it for casual wear not for outdoor activities. I wear it as a baselayer and it does not itch. It is soft but not like a fleece or cotton obviously. The fit is good. (XL) I am 5’10”, 210lbs, 44R. It is form fitting in the chest, plenty of room in the shoulders. The sleeves are long, like a shirt with thumb holes but there are no holes.

I've been in the process of removing synthetic fibers from my life and have been a merino wool wearer for a long time. In more recent time I've picked up a few alpaca items and I have to say, I love it more than merino wool! I started with one hoodie and added a qtr zip and another half zip hoodie. I rotate these three and my wife says I just need to get more colors ;)

I bought this for my husband for Christmas. It is perfect, he absolutely loves it and I think he has wore it every single day since we recieved it. It took a while to ship with the holidays, but I just ordered a second one for myself! It is so soft and buttery, I can not wait to wear it. I tried my husbands on and I did t want to take it off either!

I use this hiking/backpacking along with an alpaca hoodie. My jacket is an Outdoor Vitals Down Jacket. To backpack, I've found that just using this zip-up is all you need and store the hoodie. Also, I have pit zips on my jacket and must open them. This zip-up is super warm when sitting around the campsite in winter, 20 degrees when layered with a hoodie and jacket. It does have a little bit of a wool itch feel, but after wearing it more, it seems to subside. I also appreciate it zipping further down so you can regulate your temperature.

Love the top super soft feel and keeps you warm. I wear for hunting and like the fit not bulky

Alpaca is my new fabric of choice. Love the base layer and thank you for sending it along so quickly. I also love your mission and commitment supporting both the environment and people of Peru. Please consider adding three back pockets to the base layer to create a cycling jersey.

Purchased the warmest alpaca top mainly for sitting at winter football matches ( directly facing cold winds from the North Sea).

Very pleased with the warmth, quality and style. The length is also excellent for keeping the midriff warm and tucking securely in trousers.

I am wearing it most of the time. A plaudit on its own.

The company are small, ethical, reliable and look after their customers.

The overall costs to the UK are higher than local options. However, I still selected Arms of Andes. I have reordered a number of their products.

Beautiful garment. Loved the fit (L). Well tailored and warm. Missing a star as I found it itchy against the skin. Not too much of n issue for me, as I don't wear as a base layer, but would find it uncomfortable if I did. If Arms of Andes addresses this one concern, I'll happily order another-

It's quickly become my favorite piece of clothing. Even wearing this without an additional layer has proven quite effective in some of the warmer winter days, but as a base layer it's been a really effective workhorse. Great quality, very soft, and as best I can tell all that's advertised about odor resistance is definitely true.

Important (?) Note: The first time I wore this it felt fairly itchy. They advertise as itch free so I was concerned, as I've heard some people have bad reactions to 100% wool. However, it seems it was just a "new garment" problem. After wearing it out on a run, whatever itch I felt went away completely and now only the softness remains. I haven't read anyone else mention anything like it, but if you've never worn 100% wool before I figured I'd share my experience with it. I'm really glad I forced myself to give it a try.

This is a handsome, warm, and luxurious top. Besides the expected property of alpaca, I am impressed with how comfortable and lush the top feels. The neck is a close fit, no gaps - at least for my neck size - which makes it comfortable and warm. Although not recommended by Arms of Andes, I laundered mine in warm water and tumble dry low. - no problem. no shrinkage, no bleeding of color. Laundered twice so far and it fits and feels the same as new.

GREAR GEAR Eddie Reid one of the best pice of clothing I have ever bought at 85 years old bow hunter I have had a lot of gear the only problem was it itched I would half to where Marino wool under your shirt I hunted 7 days in a tree stand and my UPPER body was never cold at 23 ton 30n degrees you guys hav a great product thank you EDDIE REID

This is a gorgeous and comfortable garment! Wore it basically 4 strait days traveling with a little light hiking mixed in; worked great in all situations. Based on my experience with AoA t-shirts and other alpaca brands, I was expecting this to be a lightweight layer, but this sucker is relatively heavy! Clearly a denser and finer weave than other alpaca products. To be clear- I love it and will wear it often, but it is not a lightweight 'just in case' layer. As with all alpaca and merinos, it breathes well, stretches nicely and works in a range of temps. Also should note that the fit of all AoA garments is very, very athletic. This one more so even than the Ts. In most outdoor brands I am a gently snug large or loose XL. In this the 2XL is still snug around the midsection and very long (as expected with this large of a size). Also worth noting that the fabric is very streamlined yet soft out of the box, but I did start to notice some tiny pilling in many places right away. Still looks and feels great. Loves it so much I went back and bought the )even heavier 420) full zip jacket!