The women's merino long-sleeve shirt by Alpin Loacker is the most versatile companion for hiking, ski touring, and traveling. Made from the finest, mulesing-free merino wool: temperature-regulating, odor-resistant, and soft on the skin. Whether worn as a merino long-sleeve base layer on cold autumn tours or as a women's long-sleeve merino shirt for spring excursions – this shirt combines natural performance with a comfortable fit. Free shipping on orders over 99 €.
Women's Merino Long-Sleeve Hiking Shirt: Why Long Sleeves?
A women's long-sleeve merino shirt offers decisive advantages on the trail compared to a t-shirt: It protects your arms from the sun, wind, and insects, serves perfectly as a base layer under a jacket, and keeps you warm during breaks. The women's merino long-sleeve hiking shirt is the ideal entry piece into the merino layering system – worn as a first layer directly on the skin, it can be combined with all Alpin Loacker merino mid-layers and outdoor jackets.
- 150 g/m² Women's Merino Long-Sleeve Shirt: Lightweight and breathable for sports and warm hiking tours
- 230 g/m² Women's Long-Sleeve Merino Shirt: Warm as a base layer in autumn and winter
- Odor-resistant: Stays fresh for days – ideal for multi-day tours without washing facilities
- Women's cut: Tailored fit for female contours – no unisex compromises
- Mulesing-free: Sustainable merino wool from ethical, ZQ-certified sources
Women's Long-Sleeve Merino Shirt: Choosing the Right Weight
150 g/m² is the lightest and most breathable option – ideal for sports, summer, and as a thin base layer during high-intensity activities. 200–230 g/m² is warmer and works perfectly as a base layer in autumn/winter or as a standalone shirt in moderate temperatures. For spring and autumn hikes, the 200 g/m² women's merino long-sleeve shirt is the most versatile choice – warm enough for chilly mornings, yet breathable enough for active ascents.
Women's Merino Hiking Shirt: Which Tours Is It Suitable For?
The women's merino long-sleeve hiking shirt is suitable for day hikes, multi-day hut-to-hut tours, ski touring, climbing, and traveling. Thanks to the natural odor resistance of merino wool, it is especially ideal for trips without access to a washing machine: it can be worn for several days without any unpleasant odors. As a travel shirt for multi-week long-distance trips, you only need 2–3 merino shirts in your luggage.
How often do you need to wash a women's merino long-sleeve shirt?
Merino wool is antibacterial – a women's merino long-sleeve shirt can be worn for 3–5 days in a row and then simply aired out. Wash at 30 °C on a wool cycle, do not use fabric softener, and dry flat.
Which women's merino long-sleeve shirt is best for winter?
For a winter base layer, we recommend the 230 g/m² model – it insulates better and is ideal as a first layer for skiing, winter hiking, and cold everyday wear. Combined with a merino hoodie, it creates a complete, odor-free winter layering system.
Is a women's merino long-sleeve shirt also suitable for sports?
Yes – lightweight 150 g/m² merino long-sleeve shirts are ideal for sports. They wick away moisture, remain odor-neutral, and dry quickly. For intensive sports, we recommend models with flatlock seams for maximum comfort without skin irritation.
Matches perfectly: Merino Polo Shirt
For warmer days and everyday wear: Our women's merino wool polo shirt combines classic polo design with the same odor-neutral merino properties – from the trail to the office.