Merino wool shirts without holes: it is possible!!!
I have purchased a number of Merion Tech tee shirts and love them. However, as many note, they develop holes, especially on the stomach. I've learned not to tuck them in, and this helps---some. Interestingly, the first and best Merion shirt I bought from the company has lasted the longest without any holes. It had a distinctive knit, orange on the outside and a mix of brown and orange on the inside. It has lasted ten years--not one or two--without holes in front though is wearing thin in other ways. I once took a photo of it, and sent it to Merino Tech asking how I could purchase more. They said it had been a test sample and was no longer available. I cannot help but believe that it is no longer available because it lasts forever without getting holes in it (yes, it is 100% merino wool according to the label). I also purchased two REI-label 100% merino wool shirts years ago and today after much wearing and camping still no holes.
Thus, it is possible of manufacture durable merino shits that do not develop holes within a few months. Why don't companies do this?
Mac Feeley Berkeley CA