SMARTWOOL'S CLASSIC THERMAL MERINO BASE LAYER CREW SELECTED AS ONE OF OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS 2026

Celebrating 30 Years, Items are Available to Shop Through 'Oprah's Favorite Things' Storefront on Amazon

Special Holiday Episode of 'The Oprah Podcast' Surprises Audience of Caregivers, Available Today on Prime Video, Amazon Live and the Amazon Live FAST Channel for Audiences to Watch and Shop the Episode

Oprah Daily's Special Print 2026 Holiday Edition Features Full List, on Newsstands Nationwide November 17

DENVER, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartwool® announced today that its Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew has been included in the 2026 'Oprah's Favorite Things' list, featuring 79 unique gifts, including little luxuries, cozy comforts and clever finds for friends, family, and everyone in between. Celebrating the 30^th anniversary of 'Favorite Things', items are available for purchase on the new 'Oprah's Favorite Things' storefront on Amazon at http://amazon.com/oprahsfavoritethings. Select products in the storefront are available through Shop Direct, allowing Amazon customers to discover and buy products from stores across the web.

Also available today is a very special holiday episode of 'The Oprah Podcast,' which features Oprah surprising an unsuspecting audience full of caregivers with her 'Oprah's Favorite Things.' The episode also includes a live holiday performance from Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier. The 'Oprah's Favorite Things' podcast episode is available on Prime Video, Fire TV channels, Oprah's YouTube channel, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you enjoy podcasts. Customers can also watch and shop the episode on Amazon Live, or the Amazon Live FAST channel, as well as through Prime Video's 'Shop the Show', where customers can seamlessly shop the featured products.

The full list, including Smartwool's Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew, will be featured in Oprah Daily's special print 2026 Holiday Edition, on newsstands nationwide on November 17 and online at OprahDaily.com now. To shop the full list, please visit HERE.

The Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew is available for purchase at www.smartwool.com and on Amazon.

As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, "I'm wearing my Smartwool shirt right now as I write. To say I live in them would not be an exaggeration. It wicks moisture, and stays comfortable, especially when there's a chill in the air."

'Oprah's Favorite Things' list is a must-have holiday shopping guide that features the most ingenious gadgets, fashionable sustainable goods, decadent desserts and the finest finds in home, fashion, and beauty. For 30 years, the iconic gifting list has showcased must-give gifts for the holidays, often serving as a launch pad for small businesses and highlighting the inspiring stories of the owners behind the products. 

Smartwool's Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew is the brand's go-to cold-weather layer, made from 100% merino wool in a midweight 250 g/m² knit. Merino naturally helps regulate body temperature, manages moisture and resists odor, so the Classic Thermal Crew keeps you comfortable from a bluebird powder day to a frosty morning walk. Flatlock seams minimize chafing, and a slim, layer-friendly fit slides easily under a sweater, fleece or ski jacket. Recently updated with a refined fit and fresh colors, the Classic Thermal Crew is available in men's and women's styles for $125.

About Smartwool
Founded in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Smartwool® was the first outdoor company to create performance merino wool ski socks, revolutionizing the category and forever changing the way outdoor enthusiasts viewed their feet. Today, Smartwool continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible with merino wool, specializing in socks and apparel designed to maximize benefits of merino wool and bring comfort, confidence, and community to a joyful life lived outside. Smartwool, a division of VF Outdoor, LLC, is a brand of VF Corporation. For information on the full range of Smartwool products or to find a retailer near you, please visit www.smartwool.com.

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