REEL MERINO 120 LT SS Crew Tee in Black, front view
REEL MERINO 120 LT SS Crew Tee in Black, back view

REEL COAST GEAR - Base Layer

REEL MERINO 120 LT SS Crew Tee

$79.00

The base layer for days that start cold and end hot. Spun with Nuyarn®, it dries roughly 5x faster than conventional merino, is up to 8.8x more durable than conventional merino, and blocks sun at UPF 50+ — so it wicks, fights odor naturally, and takes a full season on the water without quitting.

Color
Color: Black
Color
Color: Black
Size
Size: M

REEL MERINO 120 LT SS Crew Tee — Size Guide

REEL MERINO 120 LT SS Crew Tee size guide
Features
  • Ultra-lightweight and feather-soft for long days on the water.
  • 5x faster drying than conventional merino, so you stay comfortable through splashes and perspiration.
  • Naturally odor-resistant, perfect for multi-day fishing trips.
  • UPF 50+ sun protection to shield you from harmful UV rays.
  • 8.8x more durable than conventional merino under fishing vests and tackle bags.
The Full Story

Most merino is soft or durable — rarely both. Nuyarn® changes that by stretch-spinning the wool around a performance filament instead of twisting it tight, which preserves the fiber's natural loft while making the yarn dramatically stronger and faster-drying. The result is an ultra-fine 17.5-micron layer that's warm for its weight, stretches and recovers without elastane, and resists odor so you can wear it hard between washes. It's the short-sleeve base layer for anyone who runs hot, moves fast, and doesn't want to think about their shirt again until the day's done.

Specifications
  • Layering Position: Base Layer
  • Best Conditions: Warm and cool fishing days
  • Weight: 4.3 oz / 122 g
  • Material: Nuyarn® Merino 120 g/m² (70% Merino Wool / 30% Nylon)
  • Thickness: 17.5 micron
  • Sun Protection: UPF 50+ Rating
  • Odor Protection: Naturally odor-resistant and antimicrobial

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The fabric, up close

Why this doesn't feel – or behave – like normal wool

Twist-free Nuyarn® spin

Twist-free spun instead of being twisted tight, so the wool keeps its natural loft and traps warmth without the weight.

17.5-micron merino

Ultra-fine fibers sit below the itch threshold. Next-to-skin comfort with none of the scratch people expect from wool.

Open, breathable structure

The relaxed yarn moves moisture out fast and dries roughly 5x quicker than conventional merino, so you stay dry through the run-and-gun.

Up to 8.8x more durable

The loft-preserving spin makes the yarn dramatically more durable than conventional merino, so a base layer survives seasons, not weeks.

35% natural stretch & recovery

Mechanical stretch built into the yarn, with no elastane, for a layer that moves with you and springs back into shape.

Nuyarn® Performance

5x faster drying and 8.8x more durable than conventional merino, for all-day comfort.

All-Day Comfort

Ultra-fine 17.5-micron fibers provide lightweight, itch-free comfort all day.

Odor-Free Freshness

Natural antimicrobial properties keep you smelling fresh longer.

Why we built this

Made by two guys who actually fish.

We got tired of gear that quit before the day did — base layers that stank by noon, shells that soaked through, "performance" that was mostly marketing. So we built our own, tested it on the water we love, and give 5% of proceeds back to protecting it. If it doesn't survive our worst days on the water, it doesn't get our name.

The Details

Specifications

Fabric
Nuyarn® twist-free spun merino jersey
Fiber
100% RWS-certified merino wool
Fiber Diameter
17.5 micron (ultra-fine, non-itch)
Weight Class
120 g/m² — lightweight base layer
Stretch
~35% mechanical stretch, no elastane

Built Right, Backed Right.

Nuyarn®

Twist-free spun instead of twisted — the process that makes REEL Merino dry faster, last longer, and holds its natural loft.

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RWS — Responsible Wool Standard

Certified, traceable, non-mulesed wool. Comfort you don't have to feel conflicted about.

About RWS

The Five Whole Foundation

5% of proceeds goes to protecting sustainable fisheries and the waters we all fish. Every layer helps.

Meet the Foundation