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Taranaki 190 Merino Base Layers &

TeMata 260 Merino Mid Layers

Viv Scott, in his Review in UK Climbing, said of our Taranaki 190 Merino Base Layers:

“The best base layers I've ever used by miles and already up there with my favourite take everywhere, everytime kit... Superb.”

And who are we to disagree 

Kitakama couloir, Japan, courtesy of Chris

Tim & Simon of Polarice Kite-skiing in Greenland

Somewhere in the Sahara courtesy of Simon

Port Lockroy Antarctica courtesy of Nikki

Taranaki 190 Merino Baselayer

Our gear gets about a bit!  Trans-seasonal and multi-functional our merino wool base layer insulation will work for you in all seasons and climates.  And our simple, sleek, uncluttered, unisex styles suit women as well as men, and as good for summer as for winter.

Combine our superfine NZ merino wool base layer with another 190 merino wool base layer, or a 260 merino wool midweight layer, or wear solo.  

And just in case you’re in the Sahara, our Taranaki merino wool base layer has a UPF of 40+.

So whether you’re into hiking, biking, snow sports, water sports, backpacking, travelling, or just work in the great outdoors, your Taranaki 190 Merino wool baselayer  T-shirt, Crew or Zipneck will take you out in comfort.

Merino-Possum!  

We also stock merino-possum sweaters, beanies, socks, gloves and scarves as well as merino beanies, socks, and neckgaiters

So what do others say about our New Zealand Merino base layers?

Andy, writing in Summit-up Mountaineering says:

“The Chocolate Fish brand has been forcing the outdoor world to stop and take notice... their products are manufactured from quality New Zealand merino, in NZ. Couple this with the outstanding quality control that leaves certain rivals standing still, and you’ve got a sure fire winner.”

Chris in Japan wrote to us:

“Your gear was a real life saver on that climb [Kitakama]. Thanks a lot!”

For great mountaineering adventures in Japan (and elsewhere), read his blog.

Round the World yachtswoman Katya Fearnley-Whittingstall told us:

“I …would rather wear an extra merino layer than a nasty smelly fleece. I really wish more yachties would wear merino; after a week without washing, the smells below deck from synthetics are plain horrid...!  Your company produces the best merino ever - I sailed across the north pacific in winter whilst wearing it, would have frozen to death without it!”           

Mike Dann of PolarIce and Team ATP, winners of the 2006 Sony Polar Challenge, Review in Outdoors Magic, said:

“The first time I tried Chocolate Fish merino base layers was on an expedition to the Magnetic North Pole .... - they are fantastic!”

Markus in Germany emailed to say:

“Your stuff really great. A convinced Merino-Fan, I've tested a lot (Icebreaker, Lundhags, Ortovox, Devold, Buff) and yours is Fantastic stuff !! Thanks a lot!”                                                                         

TeMata 260 Merino Midweight layer  

Our TeMata 260 NZ merino midlayer crews, zipnecks also provide a multi-functional heavier-weight option for layering, or wearing solo.  

And how’s this for über-cool!  Carrig, at over 5300m somewhere in the Himalayas, wearing one of our TeMata 260 Hoodies under a Taranaki 190 T-shirt!

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Natural, eco-friendly, and sustainable

New Zealand Merino Base Layers, Mid Layers and Accessories from a supply chain that's ethically, socially, & environmentally responsible and transparent.

With our multi-functional versatile gear, you can hike, walk, ride, run, ski - and go to work in it!