poor raleighdon loves wool but can't wear it next to his skin. so he wears these capilene things that stink upon contact underneath the wool.
phew!
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poor raleighdon loves wool but can't wear it next to his skin. so he wears these capilene things that stink upon contact underneath the wool.
phew!
I really don't get all that much smell with wool or with capilene (although, I do have vast quantities of capilene underwear and I always wonder if a fabric that is supposed to hold scents is really the best thing for me to be wearing for underwear.... but I digress)...
But how does the new capilene or the synthetics that have silver impregnated in them to stop microbial growth do in comparison to the old stuff? It's been a while since I've bought nonwool to try.
thanks Deb, i'm thinking of spending money on an undershirt for my sweetie to see if maybe he CAN wear wool.Quote:
Originally Posted by DebW
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Originally Posted by RTW
I have a zip zip in EXP and it is great. I usually find some use for it year round although it really shines in the winter. I wore it to inauguration and subsequent parade with my fleece. I also wore my thin biking jacket for the extra back pockets (no bags!) that way I could pack my sandwiches.
Does anyone here have the Ibex Balance sports top?:
sports top
If so, has it shrunk at all if put in gentle washer and gentle dryer?
Any other comments?
I did read the 4 reviews.
I am an A cup so it wouldn't be too small there for me.
REIoutlet is running a 20% off your entire order coupon.... They have the ibex serrano women's jersey for $90, so it ends up being about $71 after the coupon.
http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/787622
I checked out both TJ Maxx and Marshall's on the 22nd. I got a nice black merino wool sweater at TJM with a trendy grey and maroon argyle pattern on it that looks great! I also got a few pieces of Under Armour Heat Gear base layer - my husband swears by them, so I thought I'd try them out. I wore the sweater to work today, but haven't had a chance to try out the UA since it's been raining constantly since then and I couldn't bike commute.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
Jenn
Yesterday when I went snow shoeing, it was much warmer than it has been, so I experimented with some of my new wool. I didn't have to wear a jacket, so I went with my Smartwool base layer and Shak hoodie in bright red. I had on a light fleece vest over it for awhile, but it got way too hot for that. On the bottom, I had my Ibex boy shorts undies and the backcountry pants, with wool ski socks. Oh, and Smartwool glove liners, no regular gloves. No hat, either!
I felt so stylish being out there with no one to see me...
Ugh, we are generally having such a miserable cold winter this year, with lots of messy ice and sleet. No biking, and having to force myself out to do fitness walks most of the time. I would be enjoying the cold more if there was lots of fluffy snow to snowshoe in...but noooooo. :(
I am just so thankful for my merino wool clothing items- they keep me cozy and comfy no matter what. Have I mentioned how I love sleeping in my yummy Ibex wool tights and merino woolie or ribbie tops? mmmm.....
And thick wool socks slipping into shearling-lined boots....oooooh.....
My wool is making this winter more bearable for sure. And to think just a few years ago I had little clue about the wonders of wool- I used to layer up bulky acrylic sweaters and then wonder why I was still freezing. :rolleyes:
just got my women's balance boy short from Arcadian.com. they're awesome!
on sale!
and men's el fito's for only 84 bucks a pair!
Going to the Arcadian Shop is like you died and went to heaven. Just looking at everything takes a couple of hours. They have bikes and snow sports stuff, in addition to clothing, and a great cup of expresso...
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Originally Posted by jennrod12
Be forewarned - the "heat gear" UA is the stuff meant to keep you cool in the heat! "cold gear" is their winter stuff - yeah its confusing....
Ibex is having their winter sale - good prices on lots of things!
Oh, and I just downloaded photos from my camera and found this one. I'd forgotten that I took it last week to post and then never did! Here's me in my black full zip shak (with a violet haze t underneath):
http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/ga...4-IMG_0565.JPG
Cute! :p
Can't wait to receive mine!!!! (It is at my parents' in Florida, so it will wait until mid-March. :( )
I'm going to heaven this Saturday. Arcadian still has woolies crews in warm green. Since Ibex seem to have discontinued that color, I may have to get myself another green woolie while I can. Robyn, can I pick up anything for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
No, thanks, Deb. I am banning myself from any more Ibex until next season. I have gone from last year at this time with one Ibex hoodie to 2 hoodies, 2 full zip Shaks, 2 Kates, one Icebreaker 1/4 zip, another Icebreaker full zip with a hood, and 2 Smart Wool base layers. I'd really like some woolies, but I don't *need* them.
Have fun, though.
Yeah, I knew that, but had never worn it. My husband wears "heat gear" year 'round, so I thought it would be good. Of course, in the winter, he wears at least 3 undershirts (one heat gear) under his wool jersey.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eden
Anyway, I did a ride with one of the UA heat gear shirts and... it was like wearing an air conditioner! I immediately returned the unworn long-sleeved black UA undershirt. Now I'm looking for a white one to take it's place, since I like to wear long sleeves in the summer to block the sun. I kept the tank and SS heat gear, but put them away for summer.
Jenn
How can you resist a woolie? They are my favorite Ibex pieces! I have to admit, I was tempted to get a that Juliet sweater now that it's on sale (argyle) but like you, I don't need it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
I bought a pair of Ibex Roaster Boxers and a Woolies Zip T-neck, both black. The boxers were a good find, as I think they've been discontinued and replaced with the Balance Runner Short.
they messed up my online order (Arcadian) and they are all over themselves apologizing for it. It was obvious to me that they're not used to making mistakes and that they really value their customers.
My husband didn't like his woolie so my son will profit :D
I need a wool singlet. Any recommendations? Sleeveless base layer for days like today, but also a fairly low cut neckline for wearing under this 'n that.
Arcadian JUST started doing online orders, so guess they're getting their system ironed out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Mimi, I used to think I couldn't wear wool directly on my skin. I started with the ibex 17.5 products, which are the softest (in womens that is kate and razel, in mens the nelson 17.5 which is on sale now but still pricey). I noticed the men's zepher is also on sale, and I would say my women's zepher is also quite soft compared to a woolie. Sometimes its the texture , that is the woolie or ribbie have ribs that can irritate some people, whereas pieces like the zepher or norgie are very smooth which gives a softer feeling on the skin, even though they aren't the 17.5. The smooth 17.5 products are definitely the softest though.
I actually find that my SmartWool crews are softer than the Ibex Zephers I just got. But the SW's are made in China. :(
I noticed that I am a little itchy after I wear my Kates. I can't easily wear the Kate and put my Shak over it, as it causes the itching to be worse. Then it goes away. Of course, I will keep wearing my Kates, but I think I still have a slight sensitivity to wool. On the other hand, the Ibex boy shorts cause no difficulty.
I'm definitely OK with wool as an outer layer.
The ribbies have tiny ribs which do give a textured feeling when on bare skin. I actually love the feeling from the ribbies- I wear them to sleep in because the teeny ribs feel like I'm getting a skin massage. Some people hate them because of that. I actually got an extra ribbie cheap from a girlfriend who couldn't deal with the texture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
To me it's like those shoes that have little rubber nubbies on the soles that are supposed to massage your feet as you walk....or like drying off with a rough towel after a shower- same kind of thing. Love my night time ribbie massage combined with my Ibex heavy wool tights at night too! :D
Yes Lisa, that is my point. I own one ribbie, and while I love the color, its my least favorite ibex piece due to the ribs. I have woolie bottoms which are great when its really cold, but I wouldn't buy a woolie top due to the ribs. SO, I am just throwing out there that Mimi shouldn't give up if the only product she bought has ribs.
FYI, I own both a smartwool mideweight zip T and the ibex zepher zip T and norgie crew, and I find them all very similar in terms of weight and softness. To me, the problem has been more ribs than whether its 17.5 vs 18 wool. I will say though, that both the kate and razzel are great as dressy pieces that look more like regular dress tops than sportswear.
Oakleaf, I have two of the smartwool microweight tanks, bought here from TE. The neckline is not for a plunging neckline shirt, but it is pretty low (like a tank top, not like a crew neck) I really like them, cozy in cold weather - I really don't even feel them when I have them on. tokie
Oakleaf, I have 3 of the ibex tanks I got on sale from their outlet last year. The neckline is low and they work great as a layer under blouses. Sometimes I even wish the neckline were higher so they would show they are so pretty, very vibrant colors. It is that slightly ribbed fabric, light to mid weight, but still very comfortable.
believe me, if he could, he would be wearing wool next to his skin. it drives him crazy that he can't. we've tried the softest stuff and it didn't work.
he also breaks out in a rash if he leaves his keys in his pocket too long
and he can't wear a metal watch band.
solid gold or nothing for him!
Ditto this. I don't know if Ibex still has any of these left, but they are great for this purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
I also have two of the lighter, flimsier, pointelle tanks that I wear under my cotton clothing to keep me warm. They seem too flimsy to wear for athletics, but they are great for layering underneath things. They are also low cut, so would not show under other items.
Lastly, Ibex has this balance sport top. I haven't tried it, but it might work for your purposes.
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...nce-Sports-Top
smartwool microweight shirt on tramdock:
http://www.tramdock.com/?avad=11193_0_cl_0
Finally!
my husband wore his woolie today (after it was washed) and now he loves it.
this is quite a big deal for us. That Ibex woolie has a new convert.
I'm not having any luck doing a search, so could someone compare the Ibex 405 to the Shak? Someone (Lisa?) said they like their 405 and wear it often. Thanks.
405 is more like a thin felted wool jacket. Looks more 'tailored' like a wool jacket. Has two roomy jacket-like pockets. Someone had one shrink in the wash, so you should dry clean it like you would any wool coat thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
Shak is stretchier, moves more like a zip sweater. Drapes on you more like a sweater. Only one tiny inconvenient chest pocket in the full zip. Washes very well in the machine (on gentle of course, and gentle temps) and doesn't shrink with this care.
Because the felted wool on the 405 is a tighter density (not thicker, but just denser felted wool), it keeps wind out a bit more than the shak, but the shaks stretch and let you move around better.
The 405 has a more formal look to it and has jacket-like shoulder tailoring.
Well even though it's high cut, I got a Woolie and just got under the wire on the TE New Year's sale. Got it two days ago, wore it yesterday, slept in it, wore it to yoga today. :D
Now I still need a low cut tank.
Will it stop after I've replaced my entire wardrobe with wool? :o
If anyone wants an icebreaker allstar, size large (full zip) for $40, backcountryoutlet has 1 left. discounted from $200
http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...ve-Womens.html
It slows down.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
I'm hoping it doesn't mean that I'm going to end up replacing my entire wardrobe with alpaca in another few years.