Icebreaker  Merino 260 Tech Long-Sleeve Half-Zip Base Layer Top - Women's

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A warm merino wool base layer top for skiing, snowshoeing and other cold-weather pursuits, the women's Icebreaker Merino 260 Tech Long-Sleeve Half-Zip is a go-to piece for winter layering.

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Features

  • Classic half-zip design allows for easy layering and quick temperature regulation
  • Odor-resistant, 100% merino wool jersey fabric for premium softness, insulation and breathability
  • Merino wool is an annually renewable fiber that naturally resists odors, keeps you cool when it's hot and warm when it's not, and lets your skin breathe
  • Flatlock stitching and offset seams throughout help reduce friction and make for a soft next-to-skin feel
  • Gusseted underarms for mobility and comfort
  • Backward set side seams to prevent friction
  • Inspired by nature, Icebreaker harnesses the performance qualities of natural fibers to offer an alternative to clothing based on petrochemical synthetics
  • The Merino 260 Tech is a warmer version of the Icebreaker Oasis
  • Icebreaker will replace your garment within 1 year of purchase if it has been damaged by faulty fabric, stitching or manufacturing; see Icebreaker website for details

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Multisport

Shirt Type

T-shirt

Fabric

100% wool, exclusive of decoration

Moisture Wicking

Yes

Quick Drying

Yes

Underwear Weight

Midweight

Sleeve Length

Long Sleeve

Gender

Women's

Size Chart

Icebreaker Clothing - Women's
2X3XXSSMLXL
Numerical Size0-24-68-1012-1416-18
Bust42 - 4646 - 49.530 - 32.2532.5 - 34.5 34.5 - 3737 - 39.539.5 - 42
Waist36 - 4040 - 4424 - 2626 - 2828 - 30.530.5 - 3333 - 36
Hip45 - 48.548.5 - 5233 - 35.535.5 - 3838 - 4040 - 42.542.5 - 45

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.



CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE: If your body measurements are midway between two sizes, select the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your body measurements result in different sizes, we recommend using your chest measurement for tops and your hip measurement for pants.

Buying Advice

How to Choose Base Layers

What material is best?

Wool is moisture-wicking and odor-resistant, while synthetic fabrics are more durable and less expensive.

Match the temp to the trek

Lightweight layers are best for moderate to cool temperatures. Midweight layers are best for cold temperatures. Heavyweight layers are best for below-freezing temperatures.

Find your fit

To be able to wick sweat efficiently, your next-to-skin layer needs to actually be next to your skin. A comfortably snug fit everywhere is your goal.

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Reviews
25 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

4.6
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GRT
Hilton Head, SC
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Product!

6 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had one of the 260 Long-Sleeve, quarter-zip tops for about five years and absolutely love it. (I used it on a trek to Mt. Everest base Camp.) I purchased this one for my partner, who plays "winter golf" (temps can be in the low 40's for early tee times), and like me, she thinks it's absolutely perfect. It's breathable, and she can move (i.e., swing the golf club) freely. She has remarked more than a few times about how warm this top keeps her. We are now both big fans of this great product.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
Vicky77
Upper Penninsula Michigan
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Soft but substantial

4 months ago

Substantial feel but soft this has been a great base layer for xc skiing in the very cold. Some wool base layers are like tissue paper. This quarter zip is substantial. Came back to order another icebreaker.

Age:65–74
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product

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Phoebe
Connecticut
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I can't stop wearing this top!

7 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I already owned this top in black, so I knew that the weight is excellent for layering and staying warm, yet not looking bulky. The midnight navy color is gorgeous and I love it even more than the black. It's great that the wool doesn't get stinky because I've been wearing this almost every day since it arrived (either with the Merino 150 Siren tank or the Merino 260 Long Sleeve crewneck underneath, both also in Midnight Navy).

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
Anne
Nee Hampshire
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Very itchy and stiff

1 year ago

I've been wearing Icebreaker since they first came to the US in the early 2000's, and the sis the first time I've had an issue. I've literally worn out the majority of my pieces but this was different. Within a month it became stiff, itchy, and extremely uncomfortable. Absolutely not what I would expect from Icebreaker. Perhaps there was a fiber treatment that went wrong? Or the quality has just declined that much?

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
HyggeHoney
Albuquerque, New
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

This is my sixth Merino 260 tech long sleeve half zip therma

1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this Icebreaker top ... I buy a new one every year, they stay in excellent condition year after year I wear them every single day in the fall & winter hiking in New Mexico or traveling too far off lands like New Zealand, Iceland, Norway There's nothing better for comfort and warmth whether you're wearing it during the day out having fun in the winter Wonderland or at night sleeping in your camper van

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
Grandma M
Ann Arbor, MI
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I have several of these shirts

3 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wear this shirt or the ones I have like it in other colors almost every day except in the summer. They layer when it's cold, and are comfortable on their own in spring and fall. Because they're 100% merino they don't smell even after a week of wear. They do have to be cold water washed and hung to dry. My others are black, gray and navy, so I like having one that's more colorful, but not at all garish.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
Madge
Marin County CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The BEST, most comfortable turtleneck.

5 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this product so much....I have given 4 to friends for presents and purchased one for each of my sisters. Along with that I have purchased 3 for myself which i rotate through. They are amazingly comfortable. easy to wash and look great. I play golf in them, hike in them and wear them out to dinner with a scarf at add bit of jazz. One of my all-time favorite products!

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
NCR
Connecticut
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Solid addition for winter warmth

7 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a half zip from the brand in the lighter 200 series. This one is thicker and warmer1 it is also much longer which was unexpected and isn't as functional for me but it is fine. I also sized up to a medium so I can wear a layer beneath it as well. Very well made; my other one has lasted a long time and I expect this one will too.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Lolal
Richmond, VA
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Thermal top as expected, color is off

3 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You can never go wrong with this thermal top. I own several and find them to be both functional and look good. The color on this one however is terrible. It's closer to a rust brown. I'll keep it since it was a sale item, but had I paid full price for this I would returned without a second thought.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
Happy dog walker
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

My Everyday Survival Essential

3 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I look forward to putting on my survival essential merino wool baselayer every morning... Not to climb mountains... To enjoy every day keeping cosy... If I was a cat, I would purr! Thank you Icebreaker from Sue aged 74. PS I add another Icebreaker layer plus hat and neck warmer to walk with dog.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on icebreaker.com
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