When it comes time to really dial down and take on winter’s worst, it helps to go back to basics — back to sturdy staples, like the trusty waffle henley — that are meant for warmth and rugged appeal.

For example, take the humble and hard-working henley. Plenty of brands have taken their shot in recent years at making one of the best henleys for men, but very few are doing it quite like American Giant, especially when it comes to the American Giant Waffle Long-Sleeve Henley.

The American-made menswear manufacturer has been crafting distinct, limited-edition runs of clothing beyond just the fan-favorite American Giant Classic Full-Zip Hoodie, and these “drops” are very much worth checking out, at least in my experience. The American Giant Waffle Long-Sleeve Henley is the latest among those limited-time selections, with all the utility you could ever want in a durable long-sleeve henley.

Those specs start with a blend of cotton and spandex for crucial comfort and stretch, while the thick waffle knit is ideal for use as a thermal base layer. Raglan sleeves amp up the mobility factor on the American Giant Waffle Long-Sleeve Henley, which comes in both a distinct Pageant Blue and an eye-catching, old-school shade of red.

Its metal buttons even boast an antique finish, another careful touch that elevates the American Giant Waffle Long-Sleeve Henley from the pack (perhaps another reason it’s selling so quickly at the moment). Your new favorite henley is sewn together, finishing touches and all in Los Angeles, another rarity in the menswear world these days, and it’s practically tailor-made for layering underneath a shirt jacket, a trucker jacket or even a shawl cardigan.

To say you’d do well to add the American-made, fast-selling American Giant Waffle Long-Sleeve Henley is an understatement right now, my friends. Shop accordingly this holiday season.