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Layered under ski pants, the polyester-­spandex Centennial (men’s pictured) kicks ass. “Felt great against my skin, and excellent tempera­ture regulation kept it from getting too hot,” one tester said. On top of that, the three-quarter-length leg and wide waistband didn’t bunch.

Introducing the new favorite item in your closet: the Corbeaux Mission Hoody. Made from recycled polyester, this hoody is equally breathable, quick-drying and warm, making it perfect for summiting before sunrise, running errands and everything in between.

In addition to Corbeaux’s high performance, I was impressed by the feel of their fabrics. Every product we tested was exceptionally soft, comfortable to wear, and had a good cut. Forget the itchiness of even the finest merino wool. Corbeaux’s synthetic blends might win you over.

Conover and her husband, Corbeaux cofounder Adam Moszynski, had worked as sponsored athletes for nearly a decade when they formed the idea for the company while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on their honeymoon in 2012. The couple spent the next two years preparing for the launch of their first line, drawing upon their past experience as professional gear testers for inspiration.

Then there are the base-layer onesies, which beg to be worn from first chair to fireplace. The most stylish of the lot is the Shandoka 1Z 2.0 from Corbeaux Clothing, which doesn’t require you to look like a toddler at a sleep­over. The Aspen-based brand simultaneously delivers cushy comfort and a roomy, athletic fit with the backcountry-ready piece. The Shandoka has plenty of performance chops, too, including a stretchy spandex-and-recycled-polyester fabric, an over-the-boot cut, and thumb loops for more hand coverage.

“It really felt exactly like silk,” said one tester who wore the recycled polyester Silkyway almost exclusively last season. The gossamer top was perfectly warm on its own but still wicked moisture underneath layers.

Darcy Conover, co-founder of Corbeaux Clothing, knows what is important to her and ensures that her company embodies her values from source materials, through production and distribution. She has the sort of quiet confidence that tells you she will set the world on fire. Not through force or the sheer power of will, but through grace.