Icebreaker mens merino 560 Realfleece Elemental II long sleeve zip jacket in blue

The Realfleece 560 is a heavy-duty, Merino wool, mid-layer jacket. Now there is nothing like merino when it comes to layering. Merino is particularly unbeatable when it comes down to a ratio of insulation to bulk. This jacket will be as warm as a duck-down jacket, but it wears like a super-light cardigan. It is also incredibly comfortable. The top feels as though it contains Elastane, but it doesn’t; it’s 100% Merino.

 

The beauty of this top is that you could wear it through the winter months for commuting. It would be incredibly effective, but it is smart enough to wear to the fanciest restaurant. This really is an exquisite bit of kit. In fact, some might think that it’s simply too nice to wear on the bike.

 

Of course, it also does all the stuff you would expect of Merino. Wick moisture away from the skin to aid sweating. But at the same time it can hold a huge amount of moisture without the wearer feeling wet. It’s these qualities, in addition to its ability to retain heat, that make Merino so effective for layering. Oh, and you can wear merino time and time again before it becomes smelly. perfect for commuting!