Revisiting the wool bra

[fatbottomedgurl]

Just bringing this thread back to life because if you did not know how amazing a wool bra can be, you should. I own two of these and have worn them exclusively on the bike since I started riding again in January. I got the small and the medium and they both fit- I am just a 34A so don't need much support. They are great for both cold and hot weather. They do get wet. I mean really wet with sweat, but I never notice until I take it off. They are so soft and comfortable, they don't give you a "uniboob", and they wash well with no pilling. They are not itchy- at all! And wool doesn't get smelly. My only complaint is the straps come too close to my neck- they show with a regular t-shirt but not so much with jerseys. Buy one and you will never go back.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodIB_240_0.html

[sarahspins]

I *so* wish I could find a wool bra that was supportive enough, but as I'm a 36F I doubt that will happen anytime soon! :o

I adore wool :D

[OakLeaf]

I have two and I love them, but when they get wet (including sweaty) they do smell like wool.

They don't get any BO smell like synthetics can. But they smell strongly of wet wool.

[merlin]

Wool wins every time!
I've been lurking here for a while...not sure that I had anything particular to offer the forum, while appreciating the wisdom and inspiration of like-minded folks. But the wooly thing is the catalyst that prompted me to post. Ibex wool products are wonderful; I should have figured the bras would be great. I live in a most northern state and have a small collection of Smartwool garments. In one of my other lives, I am a feltmaker. I have been contemplating/designing a felted biking cap of merino wool. Presumably, cold weather riders are willing to adjust their helmets to accommodate winter caps. I do, but I don't do a ton of cold weather riding. What's the prevailing thought on hats in cold weather?

[Biciclista]

Merlin,
welcome to TE
the trouble with a felted cap is that it might be TOO thick. Although I do wear a little wool cap in the winter, it is lightweight and loose (and covers my ears; these are hard to find!!)

[merlin]

Too thick--that's my concern. I guess I'll just have to make one and see.
I will let you know!