WoolWeenies Club

[lph]

Heheh. This reminded me of the, uh, characteristic, uh, aroma, in the drying rooms of the mountain chalets here. Entering a small hot room filled from floor to ceiling with wet wool that has been xc skied in all day is quite a kick in the head

[pfunk12]

The smell in my very small bathroom from one wet Smartwool shirt was almost...toxic. But I'm happy to report that the shirt is dry and now there is no smell. I can't wait to wear it again.

[OakLeaf]

You will learn to love that smell.


Today I got a compliment on my "vintage" Cortina jersey, some 22-24 years old. "That's worth some money," the guy said, "people are into that retro stuff now."

Really I am amazed at how the color has held up. It's still as bright, bright red (with white and blue accents) as it was the day I bought it.

[MommyBird]

My first attempt at wool was a pair of low cut Smart Wool footies this past June. No welting or itching. Loved the feel and bought a second pair. They quickly became my favorites.

Ventured a little further up my leg with two pair of SW cycling footies in October. The skin under the higher cuff is still happy.

Purchased two pair of merino dressy crew socks on Saturday. Wore a pair to church today. Still no welts or itching.

I feel ready to test out the torso area.

[merlin]

The wooliferousness of my house is so embedded that I think I no longer notice it. I make felt, spin, knit, dye with many types of wool. I have loads of wool in my stash. I imagine I have wool fibers in my lungs.
But I want to mention that alpaca is a good choice for people who prefer an even softer, and possibly less odiferous, fiber. It is silkier and even warmer than merino wool, which I love. Alpaca is best for sox, hats, etc. as it is expensive and not as elastic as wool.
My dog, a low shedding labradoodle, smells very different. He gets Truly Stinky!

beth

[Selkie]

Sahalie has merino wool buffs, for anyone that's interested.

I think I'm going to put some Ibex on this year's Santa list. Maybe another Shak! I really wish they'd have done the full zip Shak in the purple color offered in the jersey version:

http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product...ns-shak-jersey

The cherry red color in the full zip is nice, though. I might go ahead and ask for the jersey in the purple. Be a rebel and wear it with skirts to work!

[rubywagon]

Icebreaker Olympia Zip Top for $49 right now on SAC. I am so very tempted.