Anyone using the Planet X Merino Base Layers??

Sammyw23

They are in their sale for £12.99 (sleevelss)/£14.99(shortsleeve)/£19.99(longsleeve) so very tempted to invest but just interested to get any feedback first.

Thanks

GyatsoLa

I got two pairs of the lightweight short sleeved baselayers a few weeks ago. They are absolutely superb quality for the price - every bit as good as the premium merino brands. I found the sizing a bit on the large side - I usually go for an 'L', but the 'M' fits me perfectly, so if in doubt, I'd suggest going for the smaller option.

springtide9

+1 for the quality. Got the 4 top bundle, but have only used the one tee so far,
Really seem to work with regards to wicking away the sweat.

GyatsoLa wrote:

I got two pairs of the lightweight short sleeved baselayers a few weeks ago. They are absolutely superb quality for the price - every bit as good as the premium merino brands. I found the sizing a bit on the large side - I usually go for an 'L', but the 'M' fits me perfectly, so if in doubt, I'd suggest going for the smaller option.

You must be really skinny! Or I'm really chunky! lol

I am usually a Large / 42" chest... but found them pretty tight! They sent me an XL in the long sleeve base by accident... but I decided to keep it!

Sammyw23

Any other feedback on sizing - I am a 40-42" chest and was going to go for large but not sure now based on the above....... :? :? :?

dbb

large will be fine for you.
i wear a 44 suit and the xl is good for me

gmb

I have the lightweight short sleeve. It's very good. Go for your normal size.

tri-sexual

i always buy a bigger size from px, their sizing tend to be on the small side

GyatsoLa

springtide9 wrote:

+1 for the quality. Got the 4 top bundle, but have only used the one tee so far,
Really seem to work with regards to wicking away the sweat.

GyatsoLa wrote:

I got two pairs of the lightweight short sleeved baselayers a few weeks ago. They are absolutely superb quality for the price - every bit as good as the premium merino brands. I found the sizing a bit on the large side - I usually go for an 'L', but the 'M' fits me perfectly, so if in doubt, I'd suggest going for the smaller option.

You must be really skinny! Or I'm really chunky! lol

I am usually a Large / 42" chest... but found them pretty tight! They sent me an XL in the long sleeve base by accident... but I decided to keep it!

Apologies, I got my posting mixed up!

Its entirely the opposite - I went for 'L', not 'M' - and they are still a little bit tight. I'm somewhere between 38 and 40 chest.

So sorry if I misled anyone (but Planet X are pretty cool about returns). If in doubt, i'd suggest going up a size.

Sammyw23

This is annoying - I asked PX yesterday and they said to order a medium, from what you guys are saying I should have stuck with the Large....... :evil:

jswba

I wouldn't worry about it -- PX are pretty good with returns if your tops don't fit, even for sale items. I've sent a couple of jerseys back that were too small; replacements arrived within a couple of days.

Sammyw23

Medium arrived today - tight but ok, think because its sleeveless that its ok so no issues about fitting on the shoulder.

Am I right in thinking you need to be VERY careful when washing these otherwise they can shrink massively?

springtide9

Sammyw23 wrote:

Medium arrived today - tight but ok, think because its sleeveless that its ok so no issues about fitting on the shoulder.

Am I right in thinking you need to be VERY careful when washing these otherwise they can shrink massively?

I will let you know in a few days! The label just stated 40degC.. so let the wife put it in our standard wash cycle!! But I haven't seen the result yet!

GyatsoLa

springtide9 wrote:

Sammyw23 wrote:

Medium arrived today - tight but ok, think because its sleeveless that its ok so no issues about fitting on the shoulder.

Am I right in thinking you need to be VERY careful when washing these otherwise they can shrink massively?

I will let you know in a few days! The label just stated 40degC.. so let the wife put it in our standard wash cycle!! But I haven't seen the result yet!

Its best to wash them on a 'quick and cool' cycle, and if you have some put them in washbags, because they damage very easily if they snag on velcro or zips in the wash. Dry them flat - if you hang them up with pegs, they will stretch and lose their shape. Of course, one great thing about them is that you don't have to wash them very often - just let them air out when you can, preferably in the sun.

And be careful eating! Stains are almost impossible to get off merino.