This is my second purchase. Love the feel and fit of these shirts. The fabric is lightweight, but not sheer. And very soft and stretchy. And the colors are rich and flattering.
It is a lovely wine or raspberry shade of red. Very pretty! I ordered a size up so that it has room to shrink. The fit is promising for when/if it does end up in a dryer by accident. For its initial wear, I washed it in a washing mschine but nested inside a mesh laundry bag to protect it. It came out just fine. I plan to hand wash it the majority of the time, as I do with all my merino wool. I bought this for the anti stink factor (compared to synthetic fabrics) and will be wearing it a lot on an upcoming adventure. All of my merino wool clothing is blue or black or gray. So this beautiful red is a treat!
I’ve been reading lots of reviews about merino wool, and it’s versatility for travel. It packs light, can be washed and dries quickly, and it’s microbial properties allow it to be worn a few times before it even needs to be washed. I got the burgundy color, which is just perfect for my dark complexion.