WoolWeenies Club

**mimitabby** · 12-01-2006, 01:27 PM

seriously, in my forays into goodwill stores looking for wool, unless i absolutely fall in love with a particular sweater, I just go by the label.

if i really like it, I don't care what it's made of. But by looking for labels you can come up with a lot of nice wool.

**DebW** · 12-01-2006, 01:40 PM

If you like wool shirts, spend some time in the men's section. And men's wool trousers make good winter hiking pants. Though it can take some looking to find things small enough for most women.

**Duck on Wheels** · 12-02-2006, 02:07 PM

And don't forget the ultimate wool-cozy item, right where you need it most on those winter rides -- an Activa wool bra!

I kid you not! Itchless, warm (and suprisingly enough also cool in summer), wicking, and with support like a sports bra. Sadly, I only have one, but as soon as my source restocks, I'm getting more.

**KnottedYet** · 12-02-2006, 03:11 PM

Darn! I found Activa, but no wool!

Do you have a link? Thanks!

**Duck on Wheels** · 12-02-2006, 11:12 PM

Woops. My bad. Time to stop trusting my memory. It's Aclima, not Activa. But it IS still itchless, supporting, wicking, and weather-adapting.
http://www.aakamilitary.com/aclima_b...r_wool_bra.cfm

**Bad JuJu** · 12-03-2006, 04:36 AM

I can't believe I haven't noticed this thread until now! And I needed it so badly!

Hi, my name is juju and I'm a woolweenie--a Florida woolweenie!

Which means I have to seek out nice thin wool layers. Today, though, we awoke to a 36-degree morning, so I'm sporting my gorgeous blue Ultimate Guide Sweater, and shopping online for wool underlayers for both cycling and motorcycling. Any suggestions?

By the way, my "gateway drug" was sweet, thin, Smartwool socks that I still wear all year around under my cycling shoes.

**KnottedYet** · 12-03-2006, 05:49 AM

Bad Juju-
Ibex Agate T is very light weight, but not see-through.
http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Pro...&CategoryLine=

I've worn it by itself and as an underlayer.

Smartwool seems to be pretty lightweight. I only have one Smartwool shirt, but I have to say <drops into a whisper> I think the quality on the Ibex shirts is a bit better than Smartwool shirt I have. The tailoring is certainly better fitting, the stitching is much cleaner, and the fabric feels smoother.

Check the Ibex Outlet page often, they put new stuff/new colors on it frequently. I think I've gotten almost all my Ibex from the Outlet page.
Tops : http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/Products...tletGROUP=Tops
And Bottoms : http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/Products...tGROUP=Bottoms

**margo49** · 12-03-2006, 07:56 PM

What was most interesting was that it was on a military gear site
My mind is still boggling .....
[don't ask...!]
And we thought TE girls/women/personnes were Real Tough!

**Dianyla** · 12-01-2006, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

seriously, in my forays into goodwill stores looking for wool, unless i absolutely fall in love with a particular sweater, I just go by the label.

if i really like it, I don't care what it's made of. But by looking for labels you can come up with a lot of nice wool.

Yep, that's what I do. Today I'm wearing my $6 banana republic charcoal colored merino wool sweater. Yeah baby.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 12-01-2006, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Dianyla

Yep, that's what I do. Today I'm wearing my $6 banana republic charcoal colored merino wool sweater. Yeah baby.

Today I am wearing my $2.99 black merino ribbed turtleneck from the Salvation Army, with the "stylish" 3/4 sleeves (don't tell anyone they are actually just SHRUNK!) I love this sweater! That was my all-time greatest buy I think. (Except for the depression era Japan iridescent tea set I got there once for $5, with teapot, sugar, creamer and 4 cups and saucers, in pale blue and apricot!

)

**Dianyla** · 12-01-2006, 06:13 PM

Hey woolweenies, I need your help! A long time ago someone... maybe Duck on Wheels?... posted about a wool bra.

Where can I find such a foundation undergarment? Especially with an underwire.

TMI: I just hate that "bra smell". Y'all know what I'm talkin' about, ladies?

**KnottedYet** · 12-01-2006, 06:22 PM

I don't know of any with underwires, but Ibex makes two camisoles with shelf bras. www.ibexwear.com One is like an athletic tank, the other is like a halter top.

you may have to call and ask them for the camisoles, because they are off season right now so don't show up on the website.

The halter-top one is on sale right now.
http://www.ibexwear.com/F06/View_Pro...&CategoryLine=

there is another camisole on sale, too, but it doesn't have a built in bra.

**SouthernBelle** · 12-01-2006, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Today I am wearing my $2.99 black merino ribbed turtleneck from the Salvation Army, with the "stylish" 3/4 sleeves (don't tell anyone they are actually just SHRUNK!) I love this sweater! That was my all-time greatest buy I think. (Except for the depression era Japan iridescent tea set I got there once for $5, with teapot, sugar, creamer and 4 cups and saucers, in pale blue and apricot!

)

At Goodwill I got a bunch of pieces of my grandmother's china. I could have a really big dinner party. Course half the guests would have to sit in the floor.

**SouthernBelle** · 12-02-2006, 06:47 AM

Reporting back on my treasure hunt. I spent a massive $9 on 3 sweaters.

1. Just a little cotton short-sleeved pullover, orange and white striped to wear with jeans or a skirt.

2. An Ann Taylor merino wool/cashmere blend, v-neck, tan. Looks new.

3. A Lands End 100% cashmere pullover, maroon or burgundy. A little wrinkled, but once that's taken care of, should look new also.

The trouble is I went looking for cycling layers, but these may be office worthy.

Either way, I rock!

**KnottedYet** · 12-02-2006, 09:23 AM

You rock!

Can you take me shopping?

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