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Winter Base Layer
A 100% merino roll neck for optimum winter insulation. Essential layering for extremely cold conditions.
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Versatile merino layer for winter cycling
The latest addition to the Rapha base layer system has been created for extended rides in cold conditions. The Winter Base Layer is made from 100% New Zealand merino and uses an 18.9 micron yarn for exceptional softness against the skin. The natural fibre is also itch-free, high-wicking and odour resistant. Made from a heavier weight yarn than Rapha's regular base layers, the roll neck can be worn as normal for standard insulation, or with the neck pulled up over the face to work in the same way as the Rapha Winter Collar. The Winter Base Layer has raglan sleeves so bag straps won't rub, while flatlock seams ensure it won't chafe.
Key features:
- Soft, versatile roll neck
- 100% merino (18.9 micron)
- Raglan sleeves
- Shaped rear hem for improved insulation
- Flatlock seams
Also available:
- Merino wash »
A gentle cleaning solution specially created to clean and freshen all 100% merino Rapha products.
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Tech spec
Fabric
- 100% merino wool
Features
- Itch-free
- Naturally anti-bacterial
- High wicking
- Odour resistant
- Raglan sleeves
- Dropped tail for improved insulation
- Flatlock seams
- Fabric weight: 150g/m2
Care instructions
- Hand or machine wash cool: 40°
- Wash dark colours separately
- Use Rapha Merino Wash or mild detergent
- Cold rinse well
- Do not leave wet
- Do not tumble dry
- Hang to dry naturally
- Do not bleach
- Do not dry clean
- Cool iron: 1 dot
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Availability
Style Size Stock Black, Long Sleeve XX-Small Good X-Small Good Small Good Medium Good Large Good X-Large Good XX-Large Out Grey, Long Sleeve XX-Small Good X-Small Good Small Good Medium Good Large Good X-Large Good XX-Large Out -
Sizing
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CM
XS S M L XL XXL Neck < 31 31-36 36-41 41-46 46-51 51+ Chest < 85 86-92 93-99 100-106 107-113 114+ Back length 51-56 57-62 63-68 69-74 75-80 81+ Arm length < 60 60-62 63-64 65-66 67-68 69+ -
Inches
XS S M L XL XXL Neck < 12 12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20 20+ Chest < 33.5 34-36 36.5-39 39.5-41.5 42-44.5 45+ Back length 20-22 22-24 24-27 27-29 29-31 31+ Arm length < 23.6 23.6-24.4 24.4-25.2 25.2-26 26-26.6 26.6+
Sizing Guide
NECK: measure the circumference around the base of the neck.
CHEST: measure underneath the armpits with the tape measure straight around.
BACK LENGTH: measure from the bottom of where your collar sits/base of the neck to the bottom of your spine.
ARM LENGTH: measure from where the seam would start at shoulder to bottom of the wrist. -