Aw heck, I've been sleeping in my wool base layers all winter long....
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Aw heck, I've been sleeping in my wool base layers all winter long....
I've lost 3 wool sweaters to the moths this winter. :mad: I thought I had layered plenty of cedar and anti-moth stuff in my closet but it hasn't held them back.
I wish I could find a good re-weaver around here.
Ack, I have a hole in a pair of my Ibex boy shorts. I will sew it up (not pretty, since I can barely thread a needle), but since they are underwear, I just want it to last more than a year. I wash them in a lingerie bag, too.
Does anyone here have any personal feedback on SmartWool cycling jerseys? Sierra Trading Post has them on sale right now for $38...which seems like a steal for a merino wool (75%) jersey. Can anyone tell me about sizing? The description says "classic fit", so can I assume that this is NOT a traditional snug-fitting jersey?
Oooh, I just saw this: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSM_7572.html
Temptation, temptation... for someone else, cuz my size is sold out!
NSCR- I'd assume "classic fit" was a "traditional fit" jersey. I've not had good luck with durability with Smartwool clothing, but I love their socks.
I dunno, it says "dry clean only" ;) so you'd be giving someone else a dry cleaning bill? :p
A "Dry Clean Only" label for a wool garment is a bit of CYA for the manufacturer. You should be able to wash gently and dry flat. Just don't agitate when hot (that's good advice for many of us!)
I have 2 Smartwool cycling jerseys, but they are probably different from those. Mine were "salesman specials" or some such thing - maybe limited production that was never sold in quantity. For what it's worth, the ones I have are not overly snug, but they are rather long and the pockets have pleated bottoms, which means that when I put things in the pockets, they hang way down over my butt. But from the STP pictures, Smartwool has fixed the pocket situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by nscrbug
I got a long sleeve "Ramazing" jersey for Brewer. It's really nice; slightly lighter weight than the Swobo ones.
I also just figured out Smartwool's "Ram..." & "Ewe..." designations.
I recently got a Ewenison long sleeve jersey from STP. Wore it yesterday in 25-40 degree gray wet weather and it felt great. I had them ship both a small and a medium and ended up keeping the small. I am always on the "cusp" of these two sizes,and the small had a little less fabric in the arms and was a little shorter. Both are quite long, which I appreciated on my ride yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by nscrbug
I have never had any complaints with durability of my Smartwool sweaters/jerseys. Washer-dryer and put 'em back on!
I was thinking about spring/summer biking attire today and wondered if a Smartwool microweight crew would work when I need something under my jacket for evening chill. I can't ride very fast near home, and wind off the river after sunset can be brisk. I know people wear wool in summer -- I've read about it here, but I've never done it. I don't do real bike clothes -- usually just wear T shirts in summer.
This is all in aid of rationalizing additional purchases, of course.
Well, we're certainly not going to stop you ;). I'm going to get a short sleeve Ibex jersey for summer (or two).Quote:
Originally Posted by PamNY
I use a Smartwool microweight crew under a short sleeve jersey when a summer day starts out cool. As the day warms up I can shed the wool crew if needed. Wool is so good at thermo-regulating that it works well in a wide range of temps.
A thin merino top feels so good in the Spring sun when a playful cool breeze tries to dance with you. :p
Ah, you're an enabler and a poet!Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl