100% pure merino wool makes our Kepler short-sleeve top ideal for a smorgasboard of mountain activities.
Whether you’re hiking a GR route on the continent, biking through Scotland, running on cool mornings, or heading out for the Alpine summer, your base layer should keep you dry and comfortable.
..Read moreThe lightweight baselayer top is a staple piece of most peoples layering systems. Kepler fits right in there with its excellent performance over a vast range of conditions. Quite simply it is a garment that does many things really rather well.
Breathable, wicking, fast drying and famously odour resistant, merino can be worn in the hot, in the cold, in the wet and in the dry. For all round comfort over extended durations merino is our baselayer of choice.
The short sleeves leave your arms exposed, increasing breathability and articulation, but be sure to cover up in the sun! Kepler is designed to be worn snug, but doesn’t need to be so skin tight that you feel self conscious in the pub at the end of the day.
Flatlock seams and an anatomical cut enhance the natural next-to-skin comfort of merino.
MERINO
With thermoregulatory and anti-microbial properties, merino wool is more than a match for day-in, day-out use across the temperatures in changeable mountain conditions, help you to stay fresh, comfortable and protected.
Kepler is made using only the finest sustainably sourced non-mulesed merino.
Merino wool is a natural material with properties that make it ideal for the changeable conditions you will experience during mountain activities, maybe that’s why Merino sheep look so content strutting around their hillsides.
Read lessKey Features
- Short-sleeved ultrafine merino base layer
- Shorter sleeves improve ventilation and articulation
- Ultrafine merino for softness and comfort
- Anatomical cut and flatlock seams feel great next to the skin
- Merino wool minimises odours
- High warmth-to-weight ratio
- Merino from 100% non-museling farms
- 3 Year Alpine Bond
Vital stats
Fit
Slim
Construction
Fabric: 100% merino, 160 gsm, 17.2 microns
Seams: Flatlock stitching
Weight
S: 140g; M: 160g; L: 170g; XL:175g; XXL: 195g
Origin: China
Product Care Information
The better you look after this merino garment, the better it will look after you. Give your Kepler a long, happy life with these tips: Hand wash your merino in lukewarm water, or gentle machine wash. Darn any holes as soon as possible so they don’t grow. Avoid snagging, vigorous machine washing, putting your finger through the fabric, and hungry moths.
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Chest Inches CMs |
37" 94 |
40" 102 |
43" 109 |
46" 117 |
49" 124 |
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Waist Inches CMs |
30" 76 |
32" 81 |
34" 86 |
36" 91 |
38" 97 |
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Sleeve Inches CMs |
33" 84 |
34" 86.5 |
35" 89 |
36" 91.5 |
36.5" 92.5 |
| EU USA |
46 36 |
48 38 |
50 40 |
52 42 |
54 44 |
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How to MeasureThis size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size: |
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How to MeasureThis size chart indicates the body measurements our garments are designed to fit. Measure yourself as described below, and use the size chart to find your size: |
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The top is really lightweight, soft and totally breathable which is ideal for a day's riding as I felt both warm and "airy"|my Alpkit Merino wool layer whist riding was really comfortable|Great quality, fit and features
Hard to beat for the money. Well made, warm, dries well, comfortable and stays odour free. Great product from Alpkit, and one that would be well used on multiday trips. Order a size down if you like athletic fit.
The Alpkit Kepler (RRP £29) comes in both short- and long-sleeved versions and provides a toasty base for any layering system
Merino wool base layers are normally the warmest, and as long as they are ethically produced you can feel happy wearing a natural fibre. I wear either my Alpkit Kepler (RRP £29) or my Howies short-sleeve base layer (RRP £45) pretty much all the time. They look great as well as performing brilliantly in all but the warmest weather. Synthetic base layers dry faster than Merino, but Merino retains its warmth even when wet
I love the design of this women specific base layer top. It looks as good on its own after a hard day of climbing as it does at the crag under all your layers. The people at Alpkit have clearly thought about every aspect of this garment and tested it out to create a beautifully designed and functional garment that is perfectly fit for purpose
The Details
Kepler Short Sleeve in action
Consider these alternatives
Kepler Short Sleeve [Mens]
Kepler Velo Short Sleeve [Mens]
Works Well With
Teleki [Mens]
