How to Choose Base Layers

With a balaclava hood that wraps around your neck, ears and face, the women's Helly Hansen LIFA Merino Midweight Balaclava hoodie is an ideal base layer for cold days in the backcountry.
Imported.
View all Helly Hansen Women's Base Layer TopsBest Use | Multisport |
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Shirt Type | T-shirt |
Fabric | 57% merino wool/43% polypropylene |
Moisture Wicking | Yes |
Underwear Weight | Midweight |
Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
Thumbholes | Yes |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains ZQ merino wool |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 4XL | 5XL | |
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Chest | 32-34 | 34-35.5 | 35.5-38 | 38-40 | 40-43.5 | 43.5-45.5 | 46.5-49.5 | 49.5-53 | 53-56 |
Sleeve Length | 29-30 | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34-34.5 | 34-35 | 34-35 | 34-35 |
Waist | 26-27.5 | 27.5-29 | 29-31.5 | 31.5-34 | 34-37 | 37-40 | 40-43.5 | 43.5-46.5 | 46.5-49.5 |
Hip | 35.5-37 | 37-38.5 | 38.5-41 | 41-43.5 | 43.5-46.5 | 46.5-49 | 49-52 | 52-55 | 55-58 |
Inseam | 29.5-30.5 | 30.5-31 | 31-32 | 32-32.5 | 32.5-33.5 | 33.5-34 | 33.5-34 | 33.5-34 | 33.5-34 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I wanted something that wouldn't fall off my head in my sleep, and we found a winner. The openings are well placed and flexible enough to accommodate various shapes and sizes. I love the overlap design, so if you dont use the thumb or ponytail slots, its not a cold spot. Toward the end of a week and a half without wash, the face covering started losing some stretch. Even if the band doesn't hold up, I'd tailor it to keep the rest. We'll see how it holds up throughout the season, but I have high hopes.