WoolWeenies Club

**KnottedYet** · 10-05-2009, 01:29 PM

October 17 and 18.

This looks like great fun! http://www.sheepandwool.com/

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-05-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

As near as I can tell, MAPP, MAPP Tech and MAPP Matrix are 3 different fabrics. MAPP Tech and MAPP Matrix use MAPP combined with other textiles to create wool-blend fabrics for purposes for which 100% Merino would be inappropriate or less than ideal.

Ok, thanks for the explanation. So a shirt that's labeled "100% MAPP merino wool" is 100% merino wool ...I guess?
I still wish they would make it all a bit clearer.
If the label on an item says "100% merino wool" then that's what we must assume it is.

**OakLeaf** · 10-05-2009, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I was reading a book on the history of wool

Oooooh, title and author please? I love agricultural history!

**KnottedYet** · 10-05-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Oooooh, title and author please? I love agricultural history!

I can't find it!
I last read it about 10 years ago, and I'm afraid I've misplaced it in the course of several moves. It had a green cover, and was hard bound, maybe published in the 1970's... oh, phooey.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-05-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by KnottedYet

October 17 and 18.

This looks like great fun! http://www.sheepandwool.com/

Yes that's like an hour from me...and I never seem to be able to get there!

Always something conflicting on my schedule. this year too- my husband's big family reunion that weekend in Mass. (can't miss it- the first time my husband will have seen his cousins, aunts and uncles in like 35 years or so. !)

**GLC1968** · 10-07-2009, 08:39 AM

Oh....I feel spending coming on! Did you all get the email from Ibex about their new Carrie? It is really sharp looking and totally different from all my existing Ibex stuff. I think I might need one (or two, or three....).

I know some of you don't like the boucle fabric - but I do. I have 4 Carrie hoodies and I LOVE them. I'm so excited that they've created a new style!!

http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product...mens-carrie-fz

**Cataboo** · 10-07-2009, 09:08 AM

lol. The thing I love about you guys is that you always make me feel restrained. I can now pat myself upon the back for only having 2 carrie hoodies.

I love them both though.

While I love the red on the new carrie, I think I prefer the old style.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-07-2009, 10:32 AM

I confess that I think I have enough nice wool stuff to last me already for a while without buying any new wool this winter.

(in reality, i likely have enough wonderful wool to last me the next 10 years!)
The only thing that might have tempted me is some new Shak color I couldn't resist. But oh well, no new shak colors that appeal to me this Fall.

Can i make it through the whole Fall and winter without buying any new wool pieces?
I think I might only allow myself a thrift shop bargain if I found one.

**GLC1968** · 10-07-2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Can i make it through the whole Fall and winter without buying any new wool pieces?

Oh, for shame!

**tulip** · 10-07-2009, 12:49 PM

I don't have any wool jerseys anymore. I used to have some fabulous Italian ones back in the 80s when they were the norm.

But that's soon to change...

I really want one of those Ride Like A Girl longsleeve wool jerseys that Terry is selling. But at $135, it ain't gonna happen. However, I'm keeping my eyes out for some that are a bit more reasonable, if not as cute.

**Crankin** · 10-07-2009, 01:05 PM

I want that new Shak "jersey." But, it's $135.00. Probably won't be at any discounters, since it's new...
I think I might be buying some wool LS shirts, dressier t's like the Kate. I already have 2 of those, so does anyone have any recommendations for something similar? I really can't wear wool any heavier than that next to my skin; even the Kates start to itch me a little, especially if I am wearing a Shak over it.

**GLC1968** · 10-07-2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Crankin

I want that new Shak "jersey." But, it's $135.00. Probably won't be at any discounters, since it's new...
I think I might be buying some wool LS shirts, dressier t's like the Kate. I already have 2 of those, so does anyone have any recommendations for something similar? I really can't wear wool any heavier than that next to my skin; even the Kates start to itch me a little, especially if I am wearing a Shak over it.

The long sleeve pointelle is really soft and nice next to the skin (and it's on sale). It's a bit sheer though so while it's not see-thru, it may not be a good protection from a shak if you find that itchy.

I like the look of the Tarrah and I believe that's the same fabric as the Kate...but it's new and therefore still expensive!

**OakLeaf** · 10-07-2009, 02:31 PM

I really need some wool Injinji socks.

Wish I could find somewhere around here that stocks them. I haven't been much in the mood for mail order lately. except for that big order I just got from TE

**Jolt** · 10-07-2009, 02:50 PM

Running in the Ibex Izzi pants: not recommended!! I did that today and tripped by catching my toe on the bottom of the opposite pant leg b/c the pants are flared. At least this happened on wood chips in the park rather than on the pavement or on a rocky trail, so it was a soft landing (plus I wasn't going that fast). The pants are comfy and great for general everyday wear, but not so much for running (or am I just a klutz?).

**KnottedYet** · 10-07-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jolt

Running in the Ibex Izzi pants: not recommended!! I did that today and tripped by catching my toe on the bottom of the opposite pant leg b/c the pants are flared. At least this happened on wood chips in the park rather than on the pavement or on a rocky trail, so it was a soft landing (plus I wasn't going that fast). The pants are comfy and great for general everyday wear, but not so much for running (or am I just a klutz?).

Joneswares www.joneswares.com has several wool pants and tights that look like they'd be good for running in. I'm going to order the Trail pants (cuz I think I can wear them at work, on the bike commute, and for running) soon.

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