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The Merino pieces we took a close look at. Every answer narrows it down.
Faded ones no longer match your answers. At the end we show you up to six matching models.
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MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Short Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Short Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Long Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Long Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Long Pants MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Long Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Zip Neck MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Zip Neck WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a first layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable then.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for use all year round.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Short Pants MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a base layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a year-round base layer
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% Merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for year-round use.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Short Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a base layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a year-round base layer
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% Merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for year-round use.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Rock’n’wool Boxer MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (merino)100% merino- you’re looking for a base layer for autumn, winter and spring
- you’re looking for a year-round base layer
Not ideal if you move very quickly in midsummer: 120 is more breathable.
The 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% Merino. At 185 g/m², it covers a broad temperature range according to Ortovox, including cold days, and is suitable for year-round use.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (merino)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Comp Light Short Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Comp Light Short Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Comp Light Long Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Comp Light Long Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Comp Light Hoody MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Comp Light Hoody WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Comp Light Short Pants MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Comp Light Short Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Comp Light Boxer MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideMesh zones in high-heat areas- you move quickly and sweat a lot
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you get cold quickly during breaks: 185 or 230 is the warmer choice.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Competition Light is its most performance-focused line for warm days: 120 g/m² Merino with Polyamide, knitted in the round with almost no seams, and a mesh structure where you sweat most. Ortovox recommends it for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 70% virgin wool (merino) + 30% polyamideH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Short Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Short Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Long Sleeve MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Long Sleeve WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Long Pants MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Long Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Zip Neck MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Zip Neck WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you’re ski touring or freeriding in deep winter
- you’re looking for a base layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: it’s too warm then.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most performance-focused line for winter: Merino with Polyamide and a little Elastane, with a mesh structure in the areas where you sweat and thicker wool in the zones most sensitive to cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Boxer MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you go ski touring or freeriding in midwinter
- you’re looking for a first layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: then it’s too warm.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most technical winter line: merino with polyamide and a little elastane, with a mesh structure where you sweat and thicker wool in areas sensitive to the cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Boxer WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you go ski touring or freeriding in midwinter
- you’re looking for a first layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: then it’s too warm.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most technical winter line: merino with polyamide and a little elastane, with a mesh structure where you sweat and thicker wool in areas sensitive to the cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox230 Competition Short Pants MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you go ski touring or freeriding in midwinter
- you’re looking for a first layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: then it’s too warm.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most technical winter line: merino with polyamide and a little elastane, with a mesh structure where you sweat and thicker wool in areas sensitive to the cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox230 Competition Short Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL230 g/m²57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneMesh zones in high-heat areas- you go ski touring or freeriding in midwinter
- you’re looking for a first layer for cold days
Not ideal if you’re out in summer: then it’s too warm.
According to Ortovox, the 230 Competition is its most technical winter line: merino with polyamide and a little elastane, with a mesh structure where you sweat and thicker wool in areas sensitive to the cold.
- Fabric weight
- 230 g/m²H
- Material
- 57% virgin wool (merino) + 41% polyamide + 2% elastaneH
- Construction
- Mesh zones in high-heat areasH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox150 Cool Clean TS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Cool Clean TS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox150 Cool Clean LS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Cool Clean LS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox150 Cool Mountain LS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Cool Mountain LS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a robust shirt for long tours
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you need a warm first layer in cold conditions.
The 150 Cool combines merino, TENCEL™ Lyocell and polyamide for intensive tours and dries quickly, according to Ortovox.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- 44% virgin wool (Merino) + 43% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 13% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Merino Patch TS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- loose fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Merino Patch TS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- loose fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Merino Patch LS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- loose fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Merino Patch LS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- loose fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox185 Merino Sunrise LS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox185 Merino Sunrise LS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL185 g/m²100% virgin wool (MERINO)100% merino- you want a merino shirt for freeride days
- you’re looking for a first layer for year-round use
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting baselayer: the 185 Merino has a relaxed fit.
The 185 Merino is made from 100% merino. According to Ortovox, its medium weight makes it suitable as a baselayer or as a first layer on warm freeride days.
- Fabric weight
- 185 g/m²H
- Material
- 100% virgin wool (MERINO)H
- Construction
- 100% merinoH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox150 Essential TOP MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL150 g/m²athletic fit- you want merino directly under your baselayer too
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a shirt to wear as your only layer.
The 150 Essential is Ortovox’s underwear line, worn under the first layer. According to Ortovox, the fine 150 g/m² merino makes it ideal for warm days.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- not stated
- Construction
- not stated
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Essential TOP WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²athletic fit- you want merino directly under your baselayer too
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a shirt to wear as your only layer.
The 150 Essential is Ortovox’s underwear line, worn under the first layer. According to Ortovox, the fine 150 g/m² merino makes it ideal for warm days.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- not stated
- Construction
- not stated
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox150 Essential Boxer Briefs MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL150 g/m²athletic fit- you want merino directly under your baselayer too
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a shirt to wear as your only layer.
The 150 Essential is Ortovox’s underwear line, worn under the first layer. According to Ortovox, the fine 150 g/m² merino makes it ideal for warm days.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- not stated
- Construction
- not stated
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Essential Sports TOP WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²athletic fit- you want merino directly under your baselayer too
- you’re looking for a first layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a shirt to wear as your only layer.
The 150 Essential is Ortovox’s underwear line, worn under the first layer. According to Ortovox, the fine 150 g/m² merino makes it ideal for warm days.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- not stated
- Construction
- not stated
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox150 Essential HOT Pants WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL150 g/m²athletic fit- you want merino directly under your base layer too
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a shirt as your only layer.
The 150 Essential is Ortovox's underwear line, worn under the base layer. According to Ortovox, its fine 150 g/m² merino makes it ideal for warm days.
- Fabric weight
- 150 g/m²H
- Material
- not stated
- Construction
- not stated
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Freeride, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox140 Cool 140 Cool Landscape TS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL140 g/m²50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)Merino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a shirt for the valley and summit
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting base layer under your jacket.
The 140 Cool is made from half merino and half TENCEL™ lyocell. According to Ortovox, the blend absorbs sweat and works from the valley to the summit.
- Fabric weight
- 140 g/m²H
- Material
- 50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)H
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- relaxed fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox140 Cool 140 Cool Triangle TS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL140 g/m²50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)Merino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a shirt for the valley and summit
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting base layer under your jacket.
The 140 Cool is made from half merino and half TENCEL™ lyocell. According to Ortovox, the blend absorbs sweat and works from the valley to the summit.
- Fabric weight
- 140 g/m²H
- Material
- 50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)H
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox140 Cool 140 Cool Triangle TS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL140 g/m²50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)Merino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you want a shirt for the valley and summit
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a close-fitting base layer under your jacket.
The 140 Cool is made from half merino and half TENCEL™ lyocell. According to Ortovox, the blend absorbs sweat and works from the valley to the summit.
- Fabric weight
- 140 g/m²H
- Material
- 50% virgin wool (Merino) + 50% Lyocell (TENCEL™)H
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Ski touring, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
MenOrtovox120 Cool Tec Cool Tec Fast Upward LS MSizes S · M · L · XL · XXL120 g/m²52% virgin wool (MERINO) + 33% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 15% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you’re out in the mountains in summer
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a pure merino shirt: 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino.
The 120 Cool Tec combines merino with TENCEL™ lyocell, which according to Ortovox absorbs sweat and thus reduces moisture and odour. Ortovox describes it as a companion for warm days in the mountains.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 52% virgin wool (MERINO) + 33% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 15% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- regular fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Cool Tec Cool Tec Fast Upward LS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²52% virgin wool (MERINO) + 33% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 15% polyamideMerino with TENCEL™ Lyocell- you’re out in the mountains in summer
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a pure merino shirt: 185 Rock'n'wool is made from 100% merino.
The 120 Cool Tec combines merino with TENCEL™ lyocell, which according to Ortovox absorbs sweat and thus reduces moisture and odour. Ortovox describes it as a companion for warm days in the mountains.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 52% virgin wool (MERINO) + 33% Lyocell (TENCEL™) + 15% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with TENCEL™ LyocellH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
WomenOrtovox120 Tec 120 Tec Fast Mountain TS WSizes XS · S · M · L · XL120 g/m²85% virgin wool (OWP-MERINO) + 15% polyamideMerino with polyamide- you climb or spend time on rock
- you’re looking for a base layer for warm days
Not ideal if you’re looking for a warming shirt for winter.
According to Ortovox, the 120 Tec is a hard-wearing, stretchy merino shirt with 15% polyamide, made for climbing and mountaineering.
- Fabric weight
- 120 g/m²H
- Material
- 85% virgin wool (OWP-MERINO) + 15% polyamideH
- Construction
- Merino with polyamideH
- Fit
- athletic fitH
- Suits
- Mountaineering, Climbing, Alpine mountaineering
as of 5 November 2026
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Four weights
How thick should your merino be?
The number in the name is the fabric weight. This is what 120, 150, 185 and 230 g/m² look like on average.
SkinMerino fabricWarmthwarm days
warm days, high pace
120 g/m²
- Light and airy: according to Ortovox, for high-intensity tours and warm days.
- The 120 Competition Light has mesh zones where you sweat the most.
At this weight, for example
Ortovox 120 Comp Light Short Sleeve M
Ortovox 120 Comp Light Long Sleeve M
Ortovox 120 Comp Light Hoody MSkinMerino fabricWarmthwarm days
summer, base layer
150 g/m²
- According to Ortovox, wear 150 Essential as a base layer under your first layer, while 150 Cool works as a robust shirt.
At this weight, for example
Ortovox 150 Cool Clean TS M
Ortovox 150 Cool Clean LS M
Ortovox 150 Cool Mountain LS MSkinMerino fabricWarmthall year round
all year round
185 g/m²
- According to Ortovox, 185 covers a broad temperature range and works all year round.
- Rock'n'wool and 185 Merino are made from 100% merino.
SkinMerino fabricWarmthcold days
cold days
230 g/m²
- The warmest line: according to Ortovox, ideal for cold days, with thicker wool in areas that are more sensitive to the cold.
Schematic illustration. The higher the fabric weight, the heavier and warmer the fabric (Ortovox, Baselayer Guide). Warmth class without temperature rating.
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Which weight for what
| Weight | Ortovox lines | According to Ortovox |
|---|---|---|
| 120 to 150 g/m² | 120 Competition Light, 120 Cool Tec, 140 and 150 Cool, 150 Essential | warm days, lots of movement |
| 185 g/m² | 185 Rock'n'wool, 185 Merino | wide temperature range, year-round |
| 230 g/m² | 230 Competition | cold days, midwinter |
Pace and sweating
If you climb quickly, you generate plenty of heat and sweat. A lightweight fabric is then more comfortable, even in winter: Ortovox specifically recommends the 120 Competition Light for high-intensity tours in summer and winter.
If you take it easy or get cold quickly during breaks, 185 or 230 is the better choice.
Merino, TENCEL and polyamide
- According to Ortovox, 185 Rock'n'wool and 185 Merino are made from 100% merino.
- 120 Cool Tec, 140 and 150 Cool contain TENCEL™ lyocell, which according to Ortovox absorbs sweat.
- Polyamide makes 120 Competition Light, 120 Tec and 230 Competition more hard-wearing.
Frequently asked questions
What do 120, 185 or 230 mean?
The number is the fabric weight in grams per square metre. According to Ortovox, the higher the value, the heavier and warmer the baselayer.
Is Merino itchy?
Ortovox describes its Merino wool as soft and itch-free against the skin. How a fabric feels is still personal; lighter weights like 120 and 230 sit directly against your skin.
Can I wear a Merino shirt for several days?
Ortovox says Merino wool helps prevent odours, especially on long days in the mountains. How long it stays comfortable depends on you and the tour.
As of 5 November 2026. Product details from the product pages on sportfits.eu.



