WoolWeenies Club

[Biciclista]

Psst...see that little face with the winky eye?...click around the rest of that site

the sale ended 2005!

oh what a bizarre website. LOL!!!

[Crankin]

I scored an Ibex vest at A and J Ski Shop in Stowe. I forget which style.... I considered a Carrie Hoodie, but this was less money. Everything was 50% off. My husband got his first Ibex top, an orangy/red full zip Shak. He's very happy. I also got an Isis shirt and a Terry cargo skort and Eurohalter, all for half off. It made up for the poor snow conditions!

[Jolt]

I found a nice washable black, white and gray argyle merino wool sweater at Goodwill over the weekend--it was even half price! The only bummer is that when I got it home and washed it, I noticed a small hole in the shoulder area that I missed when looking it over at the store. So, I decided it was time to learn how to darn. This turned out to be pretty simple although the darn is a little more noticeable than I would have liked (darn it!). Another random skill to add to my repertoire...

[DebW]

I made the mistake of cutting my son's hair while wearing a wool pullover top. I kept putting the comb under my arm while cutting and ended up with a huge amount of hair clippings embedded in my wool pullover. I can't figure out how to get them out - they are firmly attached to the fuzzy wool. Tried the vacuum cleaner and that didn't work. I can try washing it but that probably won't work either. This is an off-white top with dark hair attached to the left upper quadrant. Any suggestions?

[Grog]

I made the mistake of cutting my son's hair while wearing a wool pullover top. I kept putting the comb under my arm while cutting and ended up with a huge amount of hair clippings embedded in my wool pullover. I can't figure out how to get them out - they are firmly attached to the fuzzy wool. Tried the vacuum cleaner and that didn't work. I can try washing it but that probably won't work either. This is an off-white top with dark hair attached to the left upper quadrant. Any suggestions?

Have you tried wrapping masking tape around your hand (sticky side out) and patting the sweater gently?

[madscot13]

I made the mistake of cutting my son's hair while wearing a wool pullover top. I kept putting the comb under my arm while cutting and ended up with a huge amount of hair clippings embedded in my wool pullover. I can't figure out how to get them out - they are firmly attached to the fuzzy wool. Tried the vacuum cleaner and that didn't work. I can try washing it but that probably won't work either. This is an off-white top with dark hair attached to the left upper quadrant. Any suggestions?

have you tried shaving it?

[Crankin]

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.

[OakLeaf]

+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.

[Jolt]

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.

[Biciclista]

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)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm still sleeping in my Ibex merino. It's cool at night and I love the feeling.

[DebW]

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.

[trinena]

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?.

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)

[Natasha]

Backcountryoutlet.com has ridiculously low prices on some Icebreaker items right now.

[Skierchickie]

Sorry guys, I can't resist.

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.

Okay, ladies - let me have it! I supposed this will get me drummed out of the Woolweenies.