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.
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11-08-2009, 05:02 PM #1
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The experiment continues...
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11-10-2009, 07:59 AM #2
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alpaca is even better
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!
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11-10-2009, 09:13 AM #3
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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!
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11-12-2009, 04:10 PM #4
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Icebreaker Olympia Zip Top for $49 right now on SAC. I am so very tempted.
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11-13-2009, 04:08 AM #5
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After browsing through this topic, I decided to keep a lookout for merino wool tops at my local thrift stores. I scored three tops on Wednesday for a total outlay of $14!
Will try one out on tomorrow's ride.
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11-13-2009, 04:37 AM #6
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Good for you! You're in my neck of the woods (NoVa). I've got to keep my eyes open at consignment shops, too. (BTW - who would EVER want to give up a nice wool top?????)
Originally Posted by hoffsquared
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11-13-2009, 04:38 AM #7
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I ordered the black top yesterday. Can't wait for it to arrive. Originally Posted by greenbeanvw
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11-13-2009, 06:37 AM #8
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Woohoo! Score! Originally Posted by kmehrzad
I ordered the black top yesterday. Can't wait for it to arrive.
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11-15-2009, 06:31 PM #9
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I love that sheepy wet wool smell!
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11-24-2009, 08:51 AM #10violetpurl GuestI've done a search here and googled - still can't find it. What is SAC? Originally Posted by greenbeanvw
Thanks!
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11-24-2009, 10:23 AM #11
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Presumably it's Steep and Cheap. I wish I'd never heard of it.
Pam
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11-24-2009, 10:54 AM #12violetpurl Guest
Thanks Pam!
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