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The Carhartt Base Force Heavyweight Poly-Wool Quarter-Zip is a cold-weather base layer built on a 6.5-ounce face of 81% polyester and 19% wool, backed with a polyester-cotton knit. Wool regulates temperature and resists odor, while FastDry moves sweat off the skin and Rugged Flex adds stretch for bending and reaching. A mock-neck collar with a quarter zip, a zippered chest pocket and thumb loops make it a working layer rather than a plain thermal. It suits people who work or spend long hours outdoors in the cold and want one layer that handles sweat and smell; against pure synthetic thermals it adds wool's warmth-to-weight and odor control, and against all-wool base layers it is cheaper-feeling, less breathable and more prone to pilling. Buyers rate it well overall, with fit and warmth drawing the most praise and sizing running large for some.
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Lowest price we've seen: $54.99 on Nov 3 at Great Lakes Work Wear. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.
Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 and mostly praise its warmth, sweat handling and odor resistance as a working base layer. Complaints center on sizing and on the synthetic feel of the fabric.
This is a heavyweight base layer quarter-zip top from Carhartt's Force line. The fabric is a 6.5-ounce blend of polyester and wool on the face, with a polyester and cotton back. The wool-poly blend regulates temperature, and FastDry technology wicks away sweat. The fabric also fights odor.
The top has a mock-neck collar with a quarter-length zipper and a zip pocket on the chest. A concealed thumb loop is built into the sleeves. Rugged Flex technology allows ease of movement. Flatlock seams and a tagless label add comfort.
