The merino is genuinely soft — my son usually complains about wool against his skin but he wore this all day without a peep. The 1/4 zip is handy for letting him cool off without wrestling the whole shirt off.
Brian V.★★★★★
My kid practically lives in this thing now—the interlocking merino knit is soft enough that she forgets she's wearing a base layer. It's been great for cool mornings at the park, and the 1/4 zip makes layering over it a breeze when the temperature shifts.
Elizabeth★★★★☆
Bought this for my daughter's ski lessons and the 1/4 zip is handy since she can vent heat on the lift without taking her helmet off. Only gripe is it runs a bit long in the sleeves for her, but the midweight knit keeps her warm without bulk.