WoolWeenies Club

[OakLeaf]

wow, we should buy suits together, I'm usually a 6 on the bottom and a 4 on top.

I got two Ibex Zepher T's when TE was having the sale, but they're really too long for my 5'3" frame. Are their other things shorter?

[GLC1968]

RTW - I did see the sale. And I'm placing my order today! I totally want the dark cranberry color and they still have it in my size...YAY!!

Lisa - 405 update: it actually shrank in length more than it did in width, oddly enough. I think that once I lose my extra weight, it'll still work for a summer/warmer weather jacket (it's basically cropped now...and it won't layer over the things I used to wear it with...hence the 'summer' thought). I am going to contact Ibex - but since I bought it from backcountry.com, I don't know if they'll do anything to help me out. If they can't, I'll keep it - UGH...I wish I'd washed the blue one first...the red was my favorite!!

Oh, and I had to mention that my x-mas gift from my H finally arrived over the weekend (stupid bad weather) and he bought me a collection of 'woolies'! They are beautiful in the dark cranberry!! I got the bottoms, zip top and a striped crew top...I can't wait to wear them!

[Triskeliongirl]

Cathrine, backcountry.com has a very liberal return policy, even for worn items. I am sure they would take it back if you are not happy.

[Natasha]

Has anyone tried any of the Sugoi wallaroo tops? I've been eyeing the 1/2 zip top, but wondered if any had bought one.

[fatbottomedgurl]

I just started my wool adventure- bought an Icebreaker base layer and loved it, ordered one with a half zip, and waiting for delivery. So now that I am hooked on the wonder of wool I am looking for a bra so I don't have cold and clammy boobs. I am small- an A cup so don't need a ton of support.

I see the Ibex one on TE- How thin is the fabric on the cup? Has anyone tried the I/O Biocompatible? It's only $29 bucks- more in my price range.

[OakLeaf]

I got the Ibex bra during the Thanksgiving sale, just wore it today in fact. The fabric is the same density throughout (cups and straps), but I don't know what to compare it to. Considerably thinner than the Ibex Zepher T's, maybe just a touch heavier than my microweight SmartWool. It's more supportive than I thought it would be, but it wouldn't be enough for anything high impact. Certainly plenty supportive for hiking, cycling on bumpy roads, etc.

[Susan Otcenas]

It's more supportive than I thought it would be, but it wouldn't be enough for anything high impact. Certainly plenty supportive for hiking, cycling on bumpy roads, etc.

For Spring 2009, Ibex is making 2 new versions of the wool bra that are more "constructed" than the existing version (which will also carry forward). The newer versions are for higher impact activities. The samples looked quite nice when we saw them. I think we are expecting delivery in February.

Hope this helps!

Susan

[Grog]

I got the Ibex bra during the Thanksgiving sale, just wore it today in fact. The fabric is the same density throughout (cups and straps), but I don't know what to compare it to. Considerably thinner than the Ibex Zepher T's, maybe just a touch heavier than my microweight SmartWool. It's more supportive than I thought it would be, but it wouldn't be enough for anything high impact. Certainly plenty supportive for hiking, cycling on bumpy roads, etc.

I'm an A to A-minus cup and I find the Ibex Balance bra to be plenty supportive for running. I reach for it when it's on the cold side though (so that I don't get bothered by a wet bra). Otherwise I'll go for something a bit more "flattening"...