WoolWeenies Club

[pooks]

Is anybody familiar with this brand? Prices sure are low:

http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/page/page/3163257.htm

[KnottedYet]

yeah, I think someone mentioned it a few pages back. Sounded like the quality was less than adequate.

[pooks]

Good!

I'm not tempted, then!

[jobob]

yeah, I think someone mentioned it a few pages back. Sounded like the quality was less than adequate.

Just curious, who said the portland cyclewear wool was less than adequate?

I'm just wondering because I have one of their jerseys on order.

- Jo.

[KnottedYet]

Oooh, www.rei-outlet.com has a bunch of Ibex on sale 40-50% off, plus a few things have an extra 20% off if you order before midnight.

And there're Ibex Nolita and Cube jackets on sale, too. They sound nice and warm! ($136 or so)

[KnottedYet]

Just curious, who said the portland cyclewear wool was less than adequate?

I'm just wondering because I have one of their jerseys on order.

- Jo.

On page 8 there was a brief discussion of them (starting at the top) and near the bottom Mimi posted that her dh had a bad experience with a jersey from them.

[jobob]

Ah-ha, found it, finally. (I have my forum options set to view 40 posts/page so page #'s don't help me much ...)

The good news is, Portland Cyclewear just started using a new type of wool. It's still 100% merino but it's supposed to shrink a lot less.

And the bad news is, they're behind schedule on account of switching to the new wool. So it goes.

If & when I get my jersey, I'll let y'all know if it seems less prone to shrinking than their previous jerseys.

[mimitabby]

well, for everyone's sake, i hope they have improved. it was a beautiful Jersey, but now it's too tight

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Major SCORE!! I went through one of my local thrift stores today and found TWO 100% merino soft black turtlenecks that fit me perfectly, for $10 each!!!! Woo-HOOOO! Even DH was impressed....