If you are looking for a comfortable and versatile underlayer for winter riding, look no further than the Ariat Lowell ¼ Zip - available in six attractive colours: Black, White, Navy, Malbec, Molten Lava (a bright orange), and Navy Colour Block (a navy body with red details on the arms).

Our sample arrived in Black and with the soft brushed material, it provides a clean glossy finish. It is super stretchy, which hugs in all the right places without being restrictive and is so soft against your skin, you can comfortably wear it with a vest underneath or without. Featuring the ‘AriatTEK Cold Series’ technology, this means it has a dual-layer construction to trap a layer of air in between for insulation against the cold and wicks away any moisture from the skin to help keep you warm and dry. The other technology at work here is Ariat’s ‘Moisture Movement Technology’, which also helps to pull moisture away from the skin and pushes it to the fabric's outer layer for evaporation, making it suitable to cold weather but also warmer weather as a single piece instead of a base layer.

Other features include the ¼ length zip to provide a little extra ventilation when needed and a comfortable warm mock collar when fully zipped up. There are thumbholes to provide a little bit of protection on the hands, reduce airflow up with sleeves and make it easier to get in and out of top layers and gloves. The only addition I would like to see would be a slim chin guard on the collar just to prevent the cold metal of the zip from touching the skin when done up. Other than that, it is a high quality, versatile piece that will become a staple in your active wardrobe. £44.99

4.6 out of 5

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Pros

Lightweight

Soft

Stretchy

Wicking

Insulating

Thumbholes

¼ zip

Wear as a base, mid or single layer

Cons

Needs a chin guard on zip