GEAR | The Royal Robbins Merinolux Plaid Shirt in Raspberry Crush

September 13, 2017 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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What is it?

Ladies Merinolux Plaid Shirt, Autumn/Winter 2017
Available in Raspberry Crush (as shown) as well as Poseidon and Green Gables
£80 Royal Robbins
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What did I think?

Though the inclusion of Merino wool always commands a premium, my first thought when I saw the £80 price tag of the Royal Robbins Merinolux Plaid Shirt, was that it needed to be one seriously special shirt to warrant the cost….and since putting it on, I’ve been reluctant to take it off again, in fact the moment it’s dry, it’s straight back on me.

I recently traveled to to Denmark in the shirt and it was brilliant!

Before I’d even put the shirt on for the first time, It was clear that this wasn’t just any old checked shirt. The Merinolux material consists of a blend of Sorona® Fibres and Merino wool, which enhances durability and provides breathability but also makes for an incredibly tactile and soft material that’s thick without the bulk.

I tend to be quite warm-blooded and dislike very thick layers, and whilst the quality of the material does make it thicker than your average brushed cotton shirt, it’s not at all heavy or bulky.

Great at regulating temperature even when worn on a warm day in summer

The verdict

I’ve been lucky enough to test some great products over the years, but the Royal Robbins Merinolux Plaid Shirt is hands down one of the very best and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

One my favourite items in my wardrobe, this shirt is exceptionally high quality and I wear it every chance I get. Despite the hefty price tag, I am seriously considering buying another one in a different colour – the comfort and fit is superb and its quality makes this a true ‘buy well, buy once’ investment.

The shirt after being packed in a bag for more than 24 hours

The best bits

Exceptionally high quality material which includes Merino wool as well as a small amount of stretch so there’s no restriction in mobility
I found the shirt to be excellent at maintaining temperature; I’ve stayed cool whilst wearing the shirt on hot summers days, and snug during chilly early Autumn evenings
True to size fit and a flattering cut and langth, with concealed poppers instead of buttons and a clever concealed zip pocket on the right hip
Excellent for travel as it washes easily, dries quickly and remains crease free

Thank you to Royal Robbins for supplying this shirt for us to review.

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Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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