have you tried shaving it?Quote:
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have you tried shaving it?Quote:
Originally Posted by DebW
The masking tape should work. I use those roller things to get hair and fuzz off of stuff; it's essentially a roll of pieces of tear off masking tape. Pretty much the only thing that works to get lint off.
+1 on tape; Scotch tape is more effective but also runs a higher risk of damaging the wool fibers, so be advised.
No different from pet hair, really. :rolleyes:
Ibex is having a moving sale right now--they're moving their headquarters and so are trying to sell off a bunch of stuff. There are some good deals on their website--I ordered a Shak vest and a neck gaiter yesterday morning and they got here this afternoon. The vest fits great! A little more fitted than the full-zip Shak (which means it fits nicely under the full zip). And I was shocked that the "one size" neck gaiter actually fits me and isn't ridiculously huge! The only problem is that they goofed up my order. I had ordered the blue neck gaiter and they sent me a black one; I'm debating whether to exchange it or just keep the black since there's really nothing wrong with black, I just happened to like that shade of blue.
Ibex woolies on sale! at Mountain Gear.com, regularly 60 some bucks each,
they are selling in both men's and women's sizes for $24.00.
Since DH started wearing these, he no longer comes home stinky. they are light enough that you can wear them all day (and protect your skin somewhat)
I'm still sleeping in my Ibex merino. It's cool at night and I love the feeling. :p
Thank you, Mimi. I couldn't resist another Ibex Woolie at that price. That makes 3 long-sleeve and 2 sleeveless. I was wearing an Ibex sleeveless under my shirts all winter. Was able to wear the same wool undershirt for 4 days straight. They added so much warmth but never made me too hot.
Thanks Biciclista! I just got my first Ibex woolies yesterday from another site and I've worn it 2 days straight. Now I'll have a second at an even cheaper price. Sadly the woolies for men were out so no first ibex piece for the honey yet. You woolweenies have been a baaaaa-d influence on me but it's for the best. My husband's into saving water - so if ya wear wool you don't need to wash as often! like my logic?:p.
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Originally Posted by Biciclista
Backcountryoutlet.com has ridiculously low prices on some Icebreaker items right now.
Sorry guys, I can't resist. :p
I do love my Ibex wool bras, but the idea that they keep you warm when they are wet is a TOTAL MYTH. I wore mine skiing (nordic) for most of the winter, until I finally gave up on being completely and utterly frozen by the time I got home. I sweat. When I'd get home and change, I'd always be fairly dry except my bra and my shirt right where the wet bra was. If I quickly changed everything else, I'd still freeze until I got rid of the thing. It is soft. It is comfortable. It is great for biking, working, walking, okay for running (for those of us who don't need much support), and fine for sit-ups and push-ups. It is really not so great for high-intensity workouts in the cold. I've tried, but I just haven't had the "wool keeps you warm when it's wet" experience.
My problem is, I wear a light jacket until I get warmed up. Unfortunately, I've been going straight from "cold straight out of the car" to "cold because I'm sweaty", and end up leaving the jacket on. :mad:
Okay, ladies - let me have it! I supposed this will get me drummed out of the Woolweenies. :(
I still get the wet patch with the ibex bra, I still get cold... but I don't quite get the same level of chill as I do with a patagonia sports bra.
I don't think that wet wool truly keeps you warm. It does provide insulation that some other fabrics do not and it does not rob you of your warmth like some fabrics do. It also dries fast and wicks well, so that helps.
But any wet fabric is not going to be as warm as a dry one. I would say that a wet wool jersey is going to be warmer than a wet cotton one. Or, at least, that's been my experience. Of course, wet is still wet and that is rarely comfy for extended periods no matter what the fabrication.
i will agree wet is wet. but I never get that cotton clamminess I do as with cotton. you know when your socks get wet and how it feels terrible in cotton socks? I don't really get that feeling when I wear wool.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
I tend to agree about wet wool not really helping retain warmth, unless you've got enough thick layers of it. Synthetic fleeces do that for me. My usual winter skiing layers are wool next to skin, and then fleece next to the wool (I really love the Arc'teryx Rho fleece layers).
The main reason I like wool even when wet is the tactile feel of it. I've often not noticed or perceived that my woollens are moist or damp, because they don't feel damp or clingy to me.
Wool does hold water. The old polypropylene synthetic fabric (like Lifa long underwear) will hold almost no water so could be better for heavy sweaters exercising heavily. Don't think I've ever seen a bra of polypro, though. It's pretty stretchy stuff.
Wool isn't necessarily going to be able to keep you warm, but it is a better insulator when wet than other fabrics so you might not get as cold as quickly. If you're getting cold when your wool bra gets wet, I recommend adding a wool undershirt too. I've loved that combo under my cycling jersey in cold weather. Remember too that there are different grades of wool - thick vs thin - so that will probably affect its properties.
that sounds actually painful to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DebW
so, skierchickie, what are you doing/wearing instead?
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Originally Posted by Skierchickie
Yes, I totally agree with this. Wet cotton SUCKS...but wet wool is only a problem once I've already gotten cold. If I can stay warm (even when wet), it's not uncomfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dianyla
Well, I'm not sure yet. Late in the season I got a Craft long underwear top (I've been wearing Smartwool for a few years), and went back to my old (old old old old) coolmax bras and my not as old Patagonia one. Not great, but better, actually. I may have to pick up a Craft bra before next winter.Quote:
so, skierchickie, what are you doing/wearing instead?
I love the feel of the wool stuff, but it just isn't working for me in those conditions. And for me, it does seem as bad as cotton-cold. Although I haven't really worn cotton for exercising in many years. Now the Smartwool stuff I have doesn't seem to get as wet as the bra, except right where it is on top of it.
I think my problem is that it is just soaking wet after a while, and it really holds it. I thought my Patagonia one was bad that way, but this puts it to shame.
Long sleeve. Right now at Backcountry outlet. The ones for this price are ice blue and a juniper print.
I thought I'd add my take on the "warm when wet" thing since I wore wool on Saturday on a whitewater rafting trip (the Dryway on the Deerfield River in western MA). I was wearing an Icebreaker short-sleeve tee under a long-sleeved Icebreaker midweight crew, and the water was chilly (unfortunately I don't know the temp). The air temps were probably in the upper 50s at the beginning and then got into the mid to upper 60s later when the sun came out. I was in the front of the raft and therefore got pretty well soaked, and I was never cold (if anything, a bit warm as the air temp rose) except for one point where we pulled over to shore for a snack, there was a breeze and we were in the shade, and even then I only felt slightly chilly when standing still. The wet wool definitely didn't have that clammy feeling that cotton gets and didn't seem to cling nearly as much either. Overall, I think it's great stuff for wet conditions, the only disadvantage is that it takes longer to dry than some synthetics.
Sierra Trading Post has an unbelievable sale on wool Neve Designs sweaters--70% off.
I've got the Larissa (2) and Violet sweaters and they're great.
Thank you for the heads up, divingbiker!
I just ordered the Violet and the Ginger. They have a really good selection of sizes left, too. :)
I'm saving my wool money for a snazzy PI wool cycling jacket that's coming in the fall. Think Rapha.
I was at the shop when the rep came in with samples and went crazy for it.
There is a pretty massive Ibex sale right now, all the winter discontinued colours are 50% off.
I am thinking about the Pointelle longsleeve shirts (among other things!). I have heard about the colour but can anyone tell me anything else about them? Can you wear them alone or do the NEED to have something else as a top layer?
Thanks!
Yes, it can be worn alone. I have the short sleeve one in the same fabric (that is no longer available or I'd order 10 more!) and I wear it alone all the time. My long sleeve one I usually wear under something, but only because I don't think the plainness of they style is as professional looking (and I have my Kates for that purpose). It's not see-thru or anything and the fabric is attractive. It does run large - I have a medium in it like all my Ibex stuff and it's definitely bigger than everything else I have. They may be compensating for shrinkage, but I haven't put mine in the dryer, so I don't know.
I actually have a black LS one in my shopping cart right now, but I'm trying really, really hard not to purchase (that, and a zephyr and a shak for my husband...)!
Thanks... you enabler!Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Hi fellow wool weenies! Now the Ibex sale is improved, with free shipping! (oh dear) this means I can order, think about things, then order more. I wanted the Pizzi skirt last season, when it was 100% wool. this summer's model was a wool/cotton blend. anyone have experience with this in Ibex apparel? I am concerned that it might be more prone to bagging out, wrinkles, or just be too lightweight to look nice like my other (100% wool) Ibex skirt does. I ordered the men's boxer shorts on sale in small - for PJ bottoms so far......learning to sleep with hot flashes this summer - phew! Tokie
Is that autumn I smell in the air?
THey probably added cotton to the blend for a reason.. Maybe it hangs better?
Yes, it smells like Autumn here too - got down into the 50's last night (thank heavens). They said the cotton was to make it a more summer-weight fabric. I should just call them to ask about it. Tokie I called Ibex - they said the weight and stretch of the Pizzi and Rue skirts and their dress - all with the wool/organic cotton/nylon blend - is quite similar to the Lena wool skirt from last year. Sounds good to me - I'll let you know!
Autumn's in the air...the WoolWeenies thread is kicking up again! :p
I was just thinking that it's time for this thread to ramp up!
So far, been able to ignore the emails from Ibex.
I actually like getting the summer sale emails - they are much easier to ignore! Cheap summer Ibex is so less tempting to me as I pretty much wear even my 'winter' Ibex items year round! (I'm wearing a shak right now, matter of fact...)
Though....I could use a few under layers for this winter.... :rolleyes:
I just popped into the Icebreaker store here in Portland and all Spring/Summer line is 40% off! Great prices, but sizes are moving fast. The salesguy mentioned that the online discount is 30%, so go to the store, if you can.
Unfortunately, I fell in love with something from the fall line and spent WAY more than I was planning...
Backcountry.com has the Ibex vertigo jacket in warm green color for $44.99. A great price for a wonderful jacket, but I'm still trying to make myself like the color.
I could not ignore the Ibex messages. I did get a few pieces: two LS pointelle tops (red and black), a cute top that I hope I can wear for work, and a t-shirt for my husband. (Don't tell him.)
We were away hiking last weekend and as we did I thought about wool (I was wearing a lot of it). All of my Ibex pieces, without exception, are up there in the pantheon of my favourite pieces of clothing. I wear them ALL the time. And they still look great.
So I decided it was okay to add a few more pieces. I'll just have to get rid of a few other things in my closet.
I am succumbing to that green Ibex jacket. and some incredibly beautiful orange smartwool socks!
I've been tempted by the green, but I have a purple & black vertigo already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Glad I am not on their mailing list! And it's still HOT here.... :D