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[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I just got this
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSW_15204_1.html
Very nice, the fit is great. One thing worries me though. I like the way it fits now but the washing instructions say it might shrink slightly on first washing.

Anybody?

I have several of those and I do wash them on warm/gentle in the machine- very very slight shrinking but nothing bad at all.
I usually dry them in the dryer on LOW and I don't set it for too long.

I do not think they can be 'unshrunk' after they shrink.

[trinena]

okay i'm new here & clueless about wool but motivated by this thread I ordered from TE the Ibex arm warmers in size (unisex) small. I was hoping they'd fit but they are too big. I did a search here but didn't find info. --- My question: Is there a way to shrink them and should I even risk it? if not then i'll return them.

Thanks for any help!

oh and if you have any rec.'s for any other x-small or small women's arm warmers w/ wool let me know.

[Grog]

okay i'm new here & clueless about wool but motivated by this thread I ordered from TE the Ibex arm warmers in size (unisex) small. I was hoping they'd fit but they are too big. I did a search here but didn't find info. --- My question: Is there a way to shrink them and should I even risk it? if not then i'll return them.

Thanks for any help!

oh and if you have any rec.'s for any other x-small or small women's arm warmers w/ wool let me know.

I don't think I would try to shrink them, you don't know how they'll turn out and then you'll be stuck with expensive but useless arm warmers.

I have an old pair of Bleu Forêt silk/wool knee-high socks (with very cool stripes) that is quite worn at the heel, with assorted holes in the toe area. I'm going to cut it and somehow finish it (I'm still trying to figure out how) and wear them as arm warmers. They fit just fine and hold on to my stick arms, unlike ALL other arm warmers out there.

[trinena]

I don't think I would try to shrink them, you don't know how they'll turn out and then you'll be stuck with expensive but useless arm warmers.

I have an old pair of Bleu Forêt silk/wool knee-high socks (with very cool stripes) that is quite worn at the heel, with assorted holes in the toe area. I'm going to cut it and somehow finish it (I'm still trying to figure out how) and wear them as arm warmers. They fit just fine and hold on to my stick arms, unlike ALL other arm warmers out there.

ooh maybe I can do that to my very cool striped smart wool knee-high socks. so if you figure it out let me know or i'll pass it on to my friend who can sew. i want to add some playfulness to my cycling wear!

[Crankin]

I'm pretty sure Sheila Moon has wool arm warmers in women's x small/small. I bought some wool knee warmers from her; they were too warm! I mean, if it's cold enough for wool on my legs, then I will be wearing my tights. They fit perfectly, though.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm pretty sure Sheila Moon has wool arm warmers in women's x small/small. I bought some wool knee warmers from her; they were too warm! I mean, if it's cold enough for wool on my legs, then I will be wearing my tights. They fit perfectly, though.

It should be noted that Sheila Moon's "Dri-Release wool fleece" arm and leg warmers are actually only 11% wool:

Specifications:
Dri-Release Wool Fleece: 11% Wool, 81% Polyester, 8% Lycra

sheila moon arm warmers
However, I bought my daughter their hoody made from this material, and I have to say it is very soft and snuggly....but I wouldn't call it "wool".

[Crankin]

Lisa, I knew they were only part wool, but man, they were just too sweaty for me. And one ripped in the seam like the second time I wore them.
I ordered a LS jersey from Sheila Moon today. Not wool, but it was only $42, which is cheap for LS. It doesn't have any thermal stuff or wool, and is very similar to a Performance jersey I have, that isn't made anymore. I can wear it with a Craft base layer and it will take me through the next few weeks, with a vest or jacket. Right now, my wool or lined regular jerseys are too warm.
Still waiting to get my black Shak...