Quote Originally Posted by mso View Post
I'm looking at both these pullovers and trying to decide which one I should buy. Looking for a warm pullover for temps in the 40 to 50 degree range. I somewhat prefer the look of the switchback but I noticed it's hand wash only. Plus what's difference in the two wools? One's Merino the other Felted Merino wool. I'm guessing the 100% Merino might be thicker,unsure. Also Swichback is considered a midlayer does that make it more like a thin capeline shirt?
I think both are 100% merino wool. The switchback is a thick wool material, with a slightly bumpy texture. Not thin at all, but not like a bulky sweater either. You don't say which Ibex sweater you are looking at. The switchback pullover is somewhat form fitting, which makes it good as a mid layer.
Sometimes I wear my switchback vest over my switchback pullover- and then I'm SUPER toasty warm!