After several weeks in the mountains of the Alps, I would like to give a detailed review of the Isobaa Zip Neck Hoodie and the Short Sleeve Crew. But first of all, some general information to my person: My hight is 182cm and I am around 78kg in weight. As a mountain guide, I expose my clothes to the harsh conditions in the Alps. Usually I can only wash my clothes every 5-6 days.
Packaging and shipping:
The shipment to Germany went very quickly and without any problems. Isobaa's clothing is packet in completely plastic-free packaging. The main Packaging, labels and envelopes are made of paper or cardboard.
Fit:
I couldn't try the fit of Isobaa's clothing in before, so I had to rely on the size chart. From experience this often goes wrong ... after I had measured everything, I determined the size M for myself. To my delight, you can very well rely on the size chart. Size M fits extremely well, not too loose. The sleeves of the sweater are long enough so that the thumb loops fit well. And the hood closes very well around the head without stretching.
Quality:
The first thing I noticed is the good quality of the merino fabric. It just feels very soft and smooth. For some time now I've only been wearing Merino clothing from all sorts of well-known brands. The quality of Isobaa's fabric is definitely in the top league here. A fabric to feel good. The seams are well made both inside and outside. No threads are sticking out. The fabric is also woven straight.
The zipper runs well and a chin guard has not been forgotten either.
Merino properties:
Merino is said to have many good properties and all of them are justified. The most important one for me is the antibacterial effect to prevent the smell of sweat. I usually wear my clothes up to 5 days without being able to wash them. I can only ventilate them. Isobaa emphasizes this point again and again: "Wash less, ventilate more". I can say with a clear conscience that the clothes can be worn for up to 5 days without smelling badly of sweat by ventilating them daily in the evening and through the night.
Conclusion:
Overall, I am very happy with Isobaa's clothing. I can recommend the ZIP Neck Hoodie and the Short Sleeve Crew. I would be happy to write another review on the robustness and UV resistance of the garments in a few months'