My acupuncturist is an Ibex fan. He notices every piece of wool I wear to an appointment. Well, he's a former racer, so he is versed in all things wicking. It's funny, every medical professional I go to is a cyclist in one way or another.
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My acupuncturist is an Ibex fan. He notices every piece of wool I wear to an appointment. Well, he's a former racer, so he is versed in all things wicking. It's funny, every medical professional I go to is a cyclist in one way or another.
Just a little inside scoop during the autumn Ibex buying season....
The "Indie Crew" long sleeve tops that are on sale at Ibex in the women's outlet are not as soft as all my other Ibex merino tops....in fact they are a bit itchy. :cool:
great...i just ordered one (they had the color and size I wanted, same price) at backcountry...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
The 2 Ibex short sleeved shirts I bought at the Arcadia shop last month are kind of itchy, too.
I am bummed.
betcha could sell them here :cool: or can you layer something underneath?
Uh-oh....is this a trend? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
I think the Norgie long sleeves on sale are plenty soft though- can someone confirm that?
My Indie shirts are too slim to wear a softer base layer under. I didn't notice they were itchy until I had cut off the tags and started wearing them. :( I never figured anything Ibex would not be soft and dreamy.
I have 3 Ibex Norgie crews and they are very soft. I do not find them itchy at all. They are not a real slim fit. I wear them a lot in colder weather.
I have a solid color Norgie crew (last year's maybe?) and it's nice and soft. It's a bit heavier than I had thought it would be, too - kind of like a thick t-shirt weight. I really like it!
Well, they are tight, but I like shirts that way. I guess I could wear a camisole underneath, but that would sort of eliminate the wicking properties, if I wore it while riding or hiking.
I am going to keep washing them.
My Indies have softened a little bit after several washes and fabric softener. Just enough to keep them and wear them. But they are still not as soft as my other merino things.
my indie crew came...i tried it on with all my sensors on itch? but it seemed quite soft.
My Norgie is also soft. I think my favorite is the sleevless T though...which is roomy AND soft!
Just scored a lightweight pink very soft merino turtleneck at a thrift sale. Will make a wonderful first layer for cold winter commutes!
Ibex fall line is out!
I forsee the purchase of a cranberry colored full zip shak in my future. Luckily, it's not available until Oct 8th...so I have time to save up! :p
I also really like the scroll sweater but it's not as useful as the shak so I'm restraining myself for once. :rolleyes:
I think I'll get that cranberry Shak too. I am drooling over the long jacket... but I'm afraid that at $250 it's a bit over my budget.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
i'm giving in...even thought I have a brown one, and 3 OTHER wool sweaters in black...I gotta have that black FZ Shak... I looked for one everywhere last winter with no luck....
they won't charge your card until it ships....:cool: