WoolWeenies Club

[Biciclista]

poor raleighdon loves wool but can't wear it next to his skin. so he wears these capilene things that stink upon contact underneath the wool.
phew!

[Cataboo]

I really don't get all that much smell with wool or with capilene (although, I do have vast quantities of capilene underwear and I always wonder if a fabric that is supposed to hold scents is really the best thing for me to be wearing for underwear.... but I digress)...

But how does the new capilene or the synthetics that have silver impregnated in them to stop microbial growth do in comparison to the old stuff? It's been a while since I've bought nonwool to try.

[Biciclista]

The Arcadian Shop in Lennox, MA now has an online store and currently has all their Ibex at 25% off. They seem to have the full line of Ibex in stock in most sizes. Check it out at http://www.arcadianshop.com/.

Robyn and Lisa, I'll be the Berkshires on Jan 31 and should be hitting the shop around 3 pm.

thanks Deb, i'm thinking of spending money on an undershirt for my sweetie to see if maybe he CAN wear wool.

[madscot13]

Hey MadScot, hope you enjoy the Nomad. I have one too and used it a lot until I got the Conquest hoodie. Speaking of the Conquest, maybe that's what you're looking for, if you want a hoodie in EXP fabric?

Speaking of my own wool splurge, I got the Ibex pointelle camisoles today. Very soft and fitted, although if I had to be picky, I'd note that the straps are a bit closer together than on my IB camisole, and the top is a bit longer (which is a problem for petites, though not for taller people). Even so, I think it'll be perfect for warding off the Arctic air mass that's making its way across the country right now.

I have a zip zip in EXP and it is great. I usually find some use for it year round although it really shines in the winter. I wore it to inauguration and subsequent parade with my fleece. I also wore my thin biking jacket for the extra back pockets (no bags!) that way I could pack my sandwiches.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Does anyone here have the Ibex Balance sports top?:
sports top

If so, has it shrunk at all if put in gentle washer and gentle dryer?
Any other comments?
I did read the 4 reviews.
I am an A cup so it wouldn't be too small there for me.

[Cataboo]

REIoutlet is running a 20% off your entire order coupon.... They have the ibex serrano women's jersey for $90, so it ends up being about $71 after the coupon.

http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/787622

[jennrod12]

Some of the guys over on goingprepared.com are reporting finding icebreaker ski and hiking socks at TJmaxx lately. Apparently on Jan 22nd, it's going to be 15% off purchases at Tjmaxx or Marshalls nationwide (they're the same store). A friend I saw in Salt Lake had found a really nice smartwool v neck sweater with striped arms at a Tjmaxx in Salt Lake. I let her wear my ibex backcountry pants one night in Jackson Hole, and barely managed to pry them away from her.

I checked out both TJ Maxx and Marshall's on the 22nd. I got a nice black merino wool sweater at TJM with a trendy grey and maroon argyle pattern on it that looks great! I also got a few pieces of Under Armour Heat Gear base layer - my husband swears by them, so I thought I'd try them out. I wore the sweater to work today, but haven't had a chance to try out the UA since it's been raining constantly since then and I couldn't bike commute.

Jenn

[Crankin]

Yesterday when I went snow shoeing, it was much warmer than it has been, so I experimented with some of my new wool. I didn't have to wear a jacket, so I went with my Smartwool base layer and Shak hoodie in bright red. I had on a light fleece vest over it for awhile, but it got way too hot for that. On the bottom, I had my Ibex boy shorts undies and the backcountry pants, with wool ski socks. Oh, and Smartwool glove liners, no regular gloves. No hat, either!
I felt so stylish being out there with no one to see me...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ugh, we are generally having such a miserable cold winter this year, with lots of messy ice and sleet. No biking, and having to force myself out to do fitness walks most of the time. I would be enjoying the cold more if there was lots of fluffy snow to snowshoe in...but noooooo.

I am just so thankful for my merino wool clothing items- they keep me cozy and comfy no matter what. Have I mentioned how I love sleeping in my yummy Ibex wool tights and merino woolie or ribbie tops? mmmm.....
And thick wool socks slipping into shearling-lined boots....oooooh.....

My wool is making this winter more bearable for sure. And to think just a few years ago I had little clue about the wonders of wool- I used to layer up bulky acrylic sweaters and then wonder why I was still freezing.

[Biciclista]

just got my women's balance boy short from Arcadian.com. they're awesome!
on sale!

and men's el fito's for only 84 bucks a pair!

[Crankin]

Going to the Arcadian Shop is like you died and went to heaven. Just looking at everything takes a couple of hours. They have bikes and snow sports stuff, in addition to clothing, and a great cup of expresso...

[Eden]

I also got a few pieces of Under Armour Heat Gear base layer - my husband swears by them, so I thought I'd try them out. I wore the sweater to work today, but haven't had a chance to try out the UA since it's been raining constantly since then and I couldn't bike commute.

Jenn

Be forewarned - the "heat gear" UA is the stuff meant to keep you cool in the heat! "cold gear" is their winter stuff - yeah its confusing....

[GLC1968]

Ibex is having their winter sale - good prices on lots of things!

Oh, and I just downloaded photos from my camera and found this one. I'd forgotten that I took it last week to post and then never did! Here's me in my black full zip shak (with a violet haze t underneath):

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Cute!

[Grog]

Can't wait to receive mine!!!! (It is at my parents' in Florida, so it will wait until mid-March. )