• Woman wearing a merino red sweater and blue jeans against a beige background
  • Woman wearing a merino navy blue turtleneck sweater and light blue jeans with a long necklace.
  • Woman wearing a merino dark blue turtleneck sweater against a gray background
Woman wearing a merino red sweater and blue jeans against a beige background
Woman wearing a merino navy blue turtleneck sweater and light blue jeans with a long necklace.
Woman wearing a merino dark blue turtleneck sweater against a gray background
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Merino Turtleneck Top

$89.95
$89.95

A turtle neck top in a soft, stretchy rib.

Under a jacket or a heavier sweater when it's cold outside, or on its own indoors.

100% merino wool, 200gsm, 19 micron.

Low turtle neckline with a close fit.
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About Merino Wool

One of nature's most versatile fibres, merino is a natural insulator and temperature regulator, keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the heat. With ultra fine fibres, it's incredibly soft not at all scratchy like traditional wool can be.

Insulating
Antimicrobial
Lightweight
Temperature regulating
Moisture wicking
Non-irritating
Quick drying
Details
  • Made from 100% merino wool
  • Machine washable for everyday wear
  • Knitted and made in Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Designed for effortless layering

Naturally breathable and comfortable against the skin, merino helps regulate temperature across changing seasons while remaining lightweight and easy to wear.
Care Instructions

Merino wool is naturally temperature regulating, breathable and soft against the skin. Its odour-resistant fibres often require less frequent washing than synthetic alternatives.

Cool water and a gentle wool wash will help maintain the softness and performance of the fibre. Always refer to the care label attached to your garment.
Size & Fit

Designed to sit close to the body for a streamlined fit that layers easily under other garments.
Shipping & Local Taxes
  • Orders are dispatched from New Zealand with tracked and insured delivery, with USPS completing delivery within the United States.
  • US tariffs and import taxes are included in our prices, so the price you see is the price you pay. You shouldn't receive a further bill on delivery.
  • Orders within New Zealand are sent by trusted courier services with full tracking and insurance included. We'll send tracking details as soon as your order leaves us, so you can keep an eye on its progress.
  • GST is included in all New Zealand prices. If your parcel is genuinely lost in transit, we'll replace or refund it.
Returns, Exchanges & Refunds

If your purchase isn't quite right, you can return it within six months for an exchange, replacement or refund. Simply return it in as-new condition with its original tags and packaging.
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    The measure of merino

    The softness of merino wool comes down to the fineness of its fibres. That fineness is measured in microns one thousandth of a millimetre. The lower the micron count, the finer and softer the fibre. Standard wool typically measures between 30 and 40 microns. By contrast, merino measures between 15 and 24 microns.

    Coarser fibres are rigid enough to prick the skin rather than bend against it, causing an itchy sensation. Finer fibres, like merino, are soft enough to flex on contact, so they sit gently against the skin without irritation.

    Within merino, there's even more variation. Our superfine merino sits between 17 and 18.5 microns. It's exceptionally soft and well suited to everyday wear. Our ultrafine merino measures below 17 microns. It's rarer, more expensive and closer in feel to cashmere.

    FAQs

    Everything you need to know about choosing, wearing and caring for natural fibres, plus our sizing, exchanges and delivery.

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    What makes merino wool so soft?

    The softness of merino wool comes down to the fineness of its fibres. That fineness is measured in microns one thousandth of a millimetre. The lower the micron count, the finer and softer the fibre. Standard wool typically measures between 30 and 40 microns. By contrast, merino measures between 15 and 24 microns.

    Coarser fibres are rigid enough to prick the skin rather than bend against it, causing an itchy sensation. Finer fibres, like merino, are soft enough to flex on contact, so they sit gently against the skin without irritation.

    Within merino, there's even more variation. Our superfine merino sits between 17 and 18.5 microns. It's exceptionally soft and well suited to everyday wear. Our ultrafine merino measures below 17 microns. It's rarer, more expensive and closer in feel to cashmere.
    Is Merino itchy?

    Not ours. The prickle people associate with wool comes from coarse fibres — the thicker the fibre, the more it irritates the skin. Our superfine Merino is 18 microns and our ultrafine is 16.9 microns, both comfortably below the threshold at which most people feel any prickle at all. The result is a fabric that feels soft next to the skin, which is why our Merino base layers suit people with sensitive skin. If wool has bothered you in the past, it was almost certainly a far coarser fibre than this.
    Which base layer should I choose: silk, merino or bamboo?

    It comes down to what you want the layer to do.

    Silk is the lightest option and close to invisible under clothing. It adds genuine thermal warmth without any bulk, which makes it ideal under work clothes, under a shirt, or for travel. Choose silk when you want warmth nobody can see.

    Merino is the warmest and most hard-wearing. Our superfine and ultrafine Merino sits between 16.9 and 18 microns, so it feels soft rather than scratchy, and it's naturally odour-resistant and machine washable. It's the right choice for hiking, genuinely cold days, and everyday wear.

    Bamboo is soft, stretchy and breathable, and it's our most affordable range. It's better suited to everyday comfort and sleepwear than to serious warmth.

    Still unsure? Email sales@nznature.co.nz and tell us what you'll be wearing it for.
    What makes your wool sustainable?

    Our wool is sourced from New Zealand farms committed to ethical animal welfare and sustainable land management. Merino wool is a natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibre. Combined with possum fibre—a byproduct of pest control efforts protecting native ecosystems—our fabrics support both environmental conservation and responsible production.
    I ordered the wrong size, can I exchange it?

    Yes. You can return an item for exchange within six months of the order date, provided it's unworn, unwashed and in its original condition with tags attached. Fill in the returns form enclosed with your order and send it back to us. Return postage is at your own cost, but we don't charge you postage to send the exchange item out. If the replacement is the same price, it's a straightforward swap. If the values differ, we refund your original payment method and recharge for the new item. If you're not sure which size to go for, email sales@nznature.co.nz with your order number and we'll help you work it out first.
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