Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer – Fashionable and Functional

This year’s Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer doesn’t miss a beat.

Kate Agathon

As a Krimson Klover devotee for years, I look forward to seeing what new designs the Boulder-based brand unveils each winter.

 

Featuring a modern take on classic Nordic prints, the well-placed graphics feature crossed skis (along mid-calf on the bottoms and along the forearms on the top), and accentuated throughout with stripes, mini checker print, and stylish snowflake wintery detail.

 

Constructed of a soft, recycled polyester/spandex blend, the Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer is ideal for someone who dislikes the feel of wool, but requires a baselayer that performs well.

Specifically, the Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer offers four-way stretch, UPF 50+ material, odor control, and moisture-wicking fabric that allows you to enjoy your favorite winter sport in comfort.

 

The leggings are seamless, so they offer maximum flexibility and do not restrict movement. The quarter zip on the top allows for airflow. The Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer’s brushed interior offers warmth with a silky soft feel.

 

Unlike many polyester/spandex blend baselayers, the Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer is not a compression fit.

I would describe it as a standard fit (avoiding the dreaded chafing that sometimes comes with compression fit) that comfortably moves with you without constriction. For someone middle aged and not in top shape, I welcome this fit.

 

Note that they are not available in tall or short sizes, so if you’re petite like me, you will need to either cuff or alter the sleeves and pant legs.

 

Based on past experience with Krimson Klover baselayers, I know that I will wear these frequently (I LOVE the classic Krimson Klover red, black, and white colors), both outdoors and indoors.

 

The Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer is so cute, I hate to cover it up for skiing or snowshoeing. I expect to get the most use out of them during spring skiing when I don’t require heavier baselayers, or can wear them right underneath my ski jacket so I can wear the top for apres ski.

 

Overall, the Krimson Klover Folklore baselayer is a winter favorite for its style, comfort and functionality; especially for those who find wool uncomfortable and compression fit baselayers too restrictive.

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Kate Agathon

Dr. Of Stoke

Freelance writer, bicyclist, outdoor recreation enthusiast, social justice advocate, and mom to her furbaby, Utah the Adventure Dog.

 

A Colorado native, Kate considers the outdoors her mother ship. She brings her passion for bicycling, the environment, and issues of diversity to her writing. Her primary outdoor recreation activities are mountain biking, fat biking, snowshoeing, camping, peak bagging Colorado’s 14ers, road cycling, and Nordic skiing. After suffering two major knee injuries within four years, Kate hopes to return to alpine skiing next season.

 

Kate earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Colorado State University and later an MSEd and Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. In addition to her education, Kate’s background serving on the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee and experience working for non-profits and bicycle sales well position her to bring depth and understanding to the complex changes currently taking place in the outdoor recreation industry.

We also heard she has a (slight) obsession for blue heelers.