WoolWeenies Club

[Grog]

Well... my last two reviews had some negative things to say. (my very dirty "new" Pingo, my creep-up-your-legs-til-you-scream Balance Runners) And it's been a while, and they haven't shown up on the website.

I'm not surprised that companies wouldn't post not-fully-positive reviews on their web site, especially if it's a manufacturer (Ibex, as opposed to, say, REI).

I'd suggest sending them a note by email, though, if you haven't already... I find the Pingo situation a bit embarrassing for them, and they should make that right.

[Dianyla]

My personal preference would be to handle the issue of the dirty Pingo separately via email, as it is most likely an isolated incident. Then do a real review discussing the pros/cons of the jacket in the online review.

I certainly hope they don't censor your review about the Balance short. Like you, I love the way the roasters fit and based on your experience of loving the roasters and hating the way the balance shorts fit, this is very pertinent relevant info!

[KnottedYet]

The Pingo review handled the review of the jacket seperately from the state of the jacket.

It would be pretty easy to edit out the part about the state of the jacket.

I am a bit bummed the Balance Runner review isn't up. It is important that folks who love Roasters be able to compare them to the Runner. The Runner is a nice idea, but I'm not sure I want to risk trying their regular briefs knowing how much the Balance creeps around.

[Triskeliongirl]

I did not anticipate my need for wool in spring. Even when its in the 80s outside my office is so cold I need wool. So, I ordered this sweater in 'sandstone' for spring:

http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...oucle-Full-Zip

I'll post a report when it comes. Actually I ordered it in both S and M. While all my other ibex is S, if I want to layer it over blouses and even a S shak, I thought the M might be better, but just in case it runs too big I wanted to also be able to try on the S and I'll return one.

[GLC1968]

Ha! I just ordered the same sweater on Monday, Trisk!

I ordered that one since I wear my Carrie hoodies so much. I debated between the sandstone and the currant, but I figured the sandstone was a good spring neutral. I also ordered a Rossa Hoody and a Cadence T. I'll be sure to report back how much I love them all once they arrive.

[Triskeliongirl]

Hey Catherine, we are so much alike its scary, isn't it!? Same bikes, same hair, same clothes......... Someday we'll have to meet......

[Natasha]

I'm looking forward to your reviews on the sweater. I've been eyeing it for a while now. It looks like the same cut as a full zip shak but without the pocket.

[crazycanuck]

Hey GLC, my mom loves the jacket! She did mention it's a bit itchy but if it doesn't fit me she'll wear it.

Any IBEX items that don't have the scratchy feeling to them?

[KnottedYet]

Hey GLC, my mom loves the jacket! She did mention it's a bit itchy but if it doesn't fit me she'll wear it.

Any IBEX items that don't have the scratchy feeling to them?

I haven't had itchiness with any of my 15 or 20 pieces of Ibex. (even the Ibex underwear!)

[Triskeliongirl]

None of my ibex items are scratchy, but the silkiest smoothest ones are my kates and polo Ts. Shaks are soft, so are the norgie crews. The only piece that comes close to being scratchy is my ribbie, and that's cuz the ribs are rough feeling, but not really scratchy.

[Natasha]

Ibex has a new full zip on their website called the 405. It is made of "milled wool". Does anyone know what this is? Would it be itchy?

[GLC1968]

Hey GLC, my mom loves the jacket! She did mention it's a bit itchy but if it doesn't fit me she'll wear it.

Any IBEX items that don't have the scratchy feeling to them?

Some items are softer than others. I was a bit surprised that my boucle items felt a bit 'scratchy' at first, but after one wearing, I stopped noticing it. I've foung that the softest Ibex stuff to be the 17.5 items (Kates, t's, underlayers...etc).

I only tried on the jacket once, and I never wore it, so I can't really offer any opinions of it. My guess is that after a wearing or two, she won't notice it at all. Did she find it itchy when worn over another layer...or did it just feel a little itchy on her hands?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

None of my ibex items are scratchy, but the silkiest smoothest ones are my kates and polo Ts. Shaks are soft, so are the norgie crews. The only piece that comes close to being scratchy is my ribbie, and that's cuz the ribs are rough feeling, but not really scratchy.

I second all of this.
I love the very slight rough feeling of my ribbies....on the other hand, a girlfriend of mine did not like hers for that reason, so we traded Ibex pieces and I got her ribbie.

[GLC1968]

Ibex has a new full zip on their website called the 405. It is made of "milled wool". Does anyone know what this is? Would it be itchy?

Why to they always seem to announce sales a couple of days AFTER I place my orders?? I might just have to buy one of these anyway...I am loving that bright red!

And no, I don't know what milled wool is... The garment looks heavier weight in the pictures than what they are describing, so I'm really curious as to what this fabrication feels like.

[KnottedYet]

I just placed a big ol' order, too.

On top of the one I placed a couple weeks ago.

(meanwhile, my kid goes nekkid cuz I don't buy him *any* clothes!)