Kepler Men's Short Sleeve Pure Merino Baselayer

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Description
Features
Care & Environmental Advice
Size Guide
Kudos
Reviews

Description

Pure merino wool makes the Kepler Short Sleeve an ideal base layer for hiking a GR route on the continent, biking through Scotland or trail running on cool mornings.

Breathable and temperature-regulating for all-day comfort
Pure merino wool has a high warmth-to-weight ratio
Naturally odour-resistant for wearing on multiple days

The 160gsm Kepler base layer performs over a vast range of conditions. Naturally breathable, wicking and fast drying, merino wool keeps you comfortable in both hot and cold weather, controlling your temperature throughout the day.

We’ve used pure merino wool from non-mulesed sources and ultrafine fibres (17.2 microns). As well as being soft against the skin, these ultrafine fibres have an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio.

Merino wool is also naturally odour-resistant, so you can wear it day after day without stinking your mates out of the tent. For comfort under layers and rucksack straps, the Kepler has articulated sleeves with low-profile flat lock seams.

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Features

Key Features

Breathable, wicking and temperature-regulating for all-day comfort
Pure merino wool has a high warmth-to-weight ratio
Naturally odour-resistant for wearing on multiple days without washing
Ultrafine merino wool fibres are soft and fast-drying
Anatomical cut and flatlock seams layer well and are comfy under straps
3 Year Alpine Bond

Vital stats

Fit

Slim

Construction

Fabric: 100% merino, 160 gsm, 17.2 microns
Seams: Flatlock stitching

Weight

S: 140g; M: 160g; L: 170g; XL:175g; XXL: 195g

Origin: China

Care & Environmental Advice

Product Care Information

The better you look after this merino garment, the better it will look after you. Give your Kepler a long, happy life with these tips: Hand wash your merino in lukewarm water, or gentle machine wash. Darn any holes as soon as possible so they don’t grow. Avoid snagging, vigorous machine washing, putting your finger through the fabric, and hungry moths.

Environmental considerations

Non-Mulesed Merino
We only use merino from certified non-mulesed sources. Mulesing is a practice some farms use to guard against parasitic fly strike. We believe this practice is cruel and unnecessary and something that can be easily prevented by regular shearing.

Sustainable Materials
Merino wool is 100% natural, biodegradable and renewable (sheep produce new fleece and sheep produce new sheep... usually in spring... they gambol... you know all this...)

Size Guide

Men's Base Layer Sizing
UK	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest Inches CMs	37" 94	40" 102	43" 109	46" 117	49" 124
Waist Inches CMs	30" 76	32" 81	34" 86	36" 91	38" 97
Sleeve Inches CMs	33" 84	34" 86.5	35" 89	36" 91.5	36.5" 92.5
EU USA	46 36	48 38	50 40	52 42	54 44
		How to Measure This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size: Chest - measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms, and be level from front to back. Waist - measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Sleeve - With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist.

How to Measure This size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size: Chest - measure around your chest at the widest part. The tape measure should pass under your arms, and be level from front to back. Waist - measure around your waist at the narrowest part. Sleeve - With your arms relaxed by your side, tilt your head down and ask a friend to measure from the bone at the base of your neck, over your shoulder and down your arm to the fold at your wrist.

Fit Guide

Tight	Slim	Regular	Relaxed
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.	Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.	A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.	A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.
Fit Guide

Tight	Slim
Close fitting designed to conform to your body shape.	Slim and slightly contoured but not form fitting.

Regular	Relaxed
A comfortable fit that's not too tight, nor too loose.	A looser fit with a bit more space but not too baggy.

Kudos

Kepler Merino Review in Velome

The top is really lightweight, soft and totally breathable which is ideal for a day's riding as I felt both warm and "airy"|my Alpkit Merino wool layer whist riding was really comfortable|Great quality, fit and features

Author: Jessica Strange Read More: here

Second Summit Kepler Review

Hard to beat for the money. Well made, warm, dries well, comfortable and stays odour free. Great product from Alpkit, and one that would be well used on multiday trips. Order a size down if you like athletic fit.

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Wild Running Alpkit Kepler Top Kit

The Alpkit Kepler (RRP £29) comes in both short- and long-sleeved versions and provides a toasty base for any layering system

Author: Jen Benson Read More: here

Wild Running Top Men's Winter Running Gear

Merino wool base layers are normally the warmest, and as long as they are ethically produced you can feel happy wearing a natural fibre. I wear either my Alpkit Kepler (RRP £29) or my Howies short-sleeve base layer (RRP £45) pretty much all the time. They look great as well as performing brilliantly in all but the warmest weather. Synthetic base layers dry faster than Merino, but Merino retains its warmth even when wet

Author: Sim Benson Read More: here

Women Climb Kepler Merino Top Review

I love the design of this women specific base layer top. It looks as good on its own after a hard day of climbing as it does at the crag under all your layers. The people at Alpkit have clearly thought about every aspect of this garment and tested it out to create a beautifully designed and functional garment that is perfectly fit for purpose

Author: Emily Pitts Read More: here