Earlier this 12 months, Seniq launched its first baselayers, bringing contemporary pops of colour to the women-owned model’s assortment of outdoor-focused gear for women. The Wool Sculpt Baselayers are available in 4 totally different colour choices mixing hues of purple and blue, orange and pink, purple and pink, and black and gray. And their wavy aesthetic is not like every other baselayer I’ve examined.
The sizes vary from extra-small to extra-large, with a contoured match to maximise insulation. However, in truth, it’s a bit robust to search out the precise measurement in these layers. The shirt is designed to be barely cropped, however it runs vast. So, both you find yourself with a high that rides up while you bend over, or a saggy shirt that forfeits a few of its insulative properties so as to add protection to your torso.
Seniq’s baselayer bottoms are extra simple, that includes a thick, high-rise elastic waist band. I nonetheless sized up to make sure that I’d have the ability to keep freedom of movement whereas within the backcountry. And a few athletes beforehand discovered that the ankle cuff runs brief, which will be problematic for tall ladies. With the larger measurement, I had no points with ankle protection as a 5’7” girl.
I wore these whereas snowboarding and snowshoeing in California, and anticipated them to journey up throughout dynamic strikes, however they didn’t. As an alternative, they hugged my physique in all the precise locations whereas staying mounted in place.
Wool is called top-of-the-line supplies for mountain sports activities athletes, because it has moisture-wicking properties and supplies temperature regulation. And Seniq’s baselayers—a 63% merino, 32% polyester, and 5% spandex mix—delivered, retaining me snug whereas on the chair carry and whereas ripping down the mountain.
With a $128 price ticket per piece, these base layers are priced competitively with Smartwool and Icebreaker layers. I do have some considerations in regards to the sturdiness of the supplies since I seen mild pilling after a single wash, however it hasn’t additional deteriorated over the course of the previous three months of testing.
Nonetheless, when it got here all the way down to offering heat and assist whereas navigating unstable circumstances whereas snowboarding and snowshoeing on my journey to California, these baselayers carried out extraordinarily properly all through the journey.
