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**trinena** · 10-11-2008, 03:08 PM

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** · 10-11-2008, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 10-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Grog

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** · 10-12-2008, 02:52 AM

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** · 10-12-2008, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 10-12-2008, 01:26 PM

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...

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-12-2008, 01:44 PM

I like lots of stuff that isn't wool too.

For instance, i love my Sheila Moon poly boleros with matching sheer 'ballet skirts'. I don't wear the skirts biking though, but they are cute for everyday wear.
I love my screaming yellow polyester/lycra NightLife apparel for biking- I seldom ever go biking without at least one screaming neon yellow item.

I have many SheBeest and Louis Garneau biking pieces. And i love my silky Louis Garneau balaclava in the dead of winter.
There is a weather condition for every combination of duds.

**Crankin** · 10-13-2008, 03:12 AM

I better warn Steve about the Sheila Moon purchase. Along with the receipt, came a warning that the charge will come through as some weird name; something Technologies, and if you dispute the charge, you will be charged more!
Oh yes, I could buy lots of cycling apparel. I think I own Terry. Have a few Shebeest and Sugoi, too.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-13-2008, 09:32 AM

hoo-weeeee, found 3 good wool sweaters today at the thrift shop!

For a total of $45, I got:

a big warm Eddie Bauer 100% wool turtleneck ski sweater in various grays in a Norwegian type pattern with reindeer....

a black boat neck DREAMY SOFT sweater- 2/3 lamb's wool and 1/3 rabbit ANGORA...yummy yummy...

and a thin 100% merino charcoal gray turtleneck- very soft...

oooooooohhhh.....

**Flur** · 10-13-2008, 03:15 PM

It's really irrational, but when I buy non-wool LS and SS t-shirts and jackets when there are equally good wool items out there I feel guilty. I have to wash the non-wool stuff more, but that's not really why I feel guilty. I feel like I'm cheating on wool!

I think to myself, if I buy this $40 synthetic wicking t-shirt, that's $40 less I can spend on wool! What's wrong with me?!?!?

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-13-2008, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Flur

It's really irrational, but when I buy non-wool LS and SS t-shirts and jackets when there are equally good wool items out there I feel guilty. I have to wash the non-wool stuff more, but that's not really why I feel guilty. I feel like I'm cheating on wool!

I think to myself, if I buy this $40 synthetic wicking t-shirt, that's $40 less I can spend on wool! What's wrong with me?!?!?

Re-read post #4 please:
The Wool Commandments

**Biciclista** · 10-13-2008, 03:29 PM

Shopping in Italian open air markets I found 3 sweaters, one a brown and orange argyle for me, one, a striped zipped cardigan for me, and a third, a very fine navy blue sweater for my daughter in law.
There were absolutely no wool socks for women at all, but the sweaters (probably sewn in China) made up for it, each being less than 15 euros.

**7rider** · 10-19-2008, 11:34 AM

Question for all you Wool Weenies.....

This past week, I crashed while wearing my Ibex Spin merino jersey.

I'm fine (sort of)...a bit of trail rash and some bruising, but I'll live.
However...
I have a tear in the shoulder of my jersey!!

It's small - a three-sided flap-tear (in the fabric), about the size of a pencil eraser. How can I repair it? Should I stitch it? (From the inside or outside?) Can you patch merino?
Thoughts?
Thanks!

**SouthernBelle** · 10-19-2008, 11:48 AM

Is it at the seam or in the fabric?

Either way I would repair it. It will begin to unravel and become bigger. Assuming it is a tightly knitted fabric, Stitch it from the inside. You MAY wish to treat it with a drop of Fraycheck which you can get at a fabric store. It will result in a touch of stiffness though.

Glad you're OK

**Cataboo** · 10-20-2008, 07:01 AM

I'm not sure whether this will work - but it's worth a shot.

Try emailing ibex on their website, you might luck out and they'll replace it.

They've sent me new buttons when the buttons fell off my ibex cinch jacket, and they replaced a norgie for me that had an imperfection in the fabric (the tags were still attached on the latter)

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