Merino Jerseys

[simon.r]

I have one of Aldi's merino jerseys and love the feel / weight of it, but a major drawback is that it only has one pocket. I often need to carry a few bits and bobs (enough to fit in 3 pockets but not enough to justify a rucksack), so...any recommendations for a merino jersey with 3 pockets?

 

[ianrauk]

Shutt VR's Classic jersey.

It's the mutt's nuts.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

TBH the Aldi Merino's are the one thing that disappoint me from there, they're always itchy however washed & softened. No recommendations for a pocketed one as I tend to use my decathlon ones as a base layer but you'll definitely notice a difference when you try different brands and pure merino ones - necessity makes me a bit of a cheapskate but a 100% merino jersey is an investment worth making.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Planet X list one, but is it all merino? It says it has a coolmax back. They used to sell a 100% merino cycling jersey, with 3 rear pockets. I have one and it is superb - would buy another like a shot if they restocked them.

 

[tigger]

Most merino jerseys are sportswool, which is a mix of merino and polyester. This gives a better fit, stretch and improved wind resistance to pure Merino. It's never cheap but the best value ones come from Torm. Rapha are masters and their clothes are amazing but not everyone can justify the cost...

http://www.torm.cc/products.html

http://www.rapha.cc/long-sleeve-jersey-1/

 

[outlash]

I've been looking into merino jerseys also, and these turned up with a bit of searching: http://colomba.cc/products.php & http://www.alpedeux.com/products/jersey


Tony.

 

[rb58]

I can vouch for the Torm stuff. Really good value if you're after Sportswool mix. I haven't seen many pure Merino shirts, with rear pockets - they're mostly base layers. I don't think the Aldi ones are pure Merino - I could be wrong - but they are good under a jacket.

 

[stumpy66]

+1 Torm jerseys are v. good