Merino Tees

Merino wool is naturally temperature-regulating — cools against skin in warm weather, retains body warmth in cool — while cotton has a fixed thermal profile. Merino also resists odor, so you can wear merino tees 3-5 times between washes vs. cotton's one-wear cycle. Merino wicks moisture better than cotton and dries faster. The trade-off: merino requires more careful washing and is typically a higher price point per piece.

Not when knit at fine-gauge for tee construction. Quince merino tees use a fine-gauge knit that's soft against skin — no scratch, no itch. The scratchy reputation of wool comes from coarser-gauge knits (sweaters, rugs); fine-gauge merino is designed for direct-against-skin wear.

Travel — merino handles multiple wears between washes, wrinkles less, and packs lighter. Active days — merino wicks moisture better than cotton and dries faster. Cool weather — merino retains warmth without bulk. Layering — fine-gauge merino layers cleanly under button-downs without bunching. For everyday warm-weather wear without these specific use cases, cotton tees remain the simpler everyday pick.

Hand wash cool with mild wool detergent, or machine wash on a dedicated wool/gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag. Lay flat to dry — never tumble dry merino (heat shrinks and breaks down the fiber). With proper care, merino tees hold shape across many wash cycles. The natural odor resistance means you can wear merino tees 3-5 times between washes.