WoolWeenies Club

[fatbottomedgurl]

I bought my son an Icebreaker long sleeve crew neck. That makes me a pusher.

[lph]

hee-hee. My dh and I usually fix gifts for each our side of the family, but he is so clueless sometimes when it comes to buying for his sweet but needy mother that I gave him a hand this year. You should have seen her jaw drop when she unpacked a beautiful merino wool rib-knit turtleneck, white with delicate grey patterning, from her practical engineer son.

[deeaimond]

I LOVED the smartwool midweight baselayer in heather that I bought in NOV, that and the smartwool socks!

They kept me warm without the crazy bulk when I was in NY the past couple of weeks. I'm so sad I won't be able to wear it anymore

It got a little ballsy in the wash though (and I only washed it once...) how do you prevent that? I used a washing bag too...

[Triskeliongirl]

I decked out my whole family in merino for x-mass:

DH: blue full zip shak, icebreaker 320 grey sweater, icebreaker 260 base zipT, 2 ibex zephers, 2 ibex long johns, 8 smartwool ski socks (we have a ski trip is switzerland coming up and he has no wool..........).

DS: 2 sets of ibex woolies bottoms and tops, 1 icebreaker 320 sweater, 2 smartwool socks.

DD: 6 pairs smartwool socks (got her ibex woolies and shak last christmas.......).

[Cataboo]

I've given up convincing my family of the wonders of merino wool. I've converted a few friends. The bf has a couple of pieces that he does wear all the time, but he doesn't really rave about them so I don't get him more (and he puts them in the dryer which makes me want to kill him)

I've done better with my cousins in Scotland - they continuously want me to buy them merino and ship it to them.

I once bought my older brother an arc'teryx shell - he didn't want it because it looked too star trek, and kept his north face shell jacket.

Ah well.

[Triskeliongirl]

I've given up convincing my family of the wonders of merino wool.....

Believe it or not my kids ASKED for wool. They live in Boston, and my daughter called to say its going to be a wicked winter, get them wool socks and long underwear for Xmass.

[Grog]

Husband: Ibex Full zip Ultimate Guide Sweater in that wonderful charcoal colour. He has to take it off this morning to put his club kit on to go for his group ride, but it was a tough thing to do for him.

Myself: That lovely Ibex top - Tarrah - in soft brown. I quite like it. I had held off wearing it until Christmas because I didn't want to raise my husband's suspicion about an Ibex order.

My father in law is asking for wool tights. I think I'll order from Joneswares. Thoughts?

[Crankin]

Do it!

[Cataboo]

do any of you know if there's an equivalent weight/weave sweater in the current ibex line to the ibex long trail sweater?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

do any of you know if there's an equivalent weight/weave sweater in the current ibex line to the ibex long trail sweater?

Might be worth a quick call to Ibex- they'd know better than anyone.

[SadieKate]

Another company to add to the mix:

Santa brought me an alpaca Ridgeport vest from Red Maple which some of our local stores are now stocking. It's wonderful soft and well made.

http://www.redmaplesportswear.com/store/

The closeout section has some great deals. And there are products made from other fibers.

[redrhodie]

do any of you know if there's an equivalent weight/weave sweater in the current ibex line to the ibex long trail sweater?

https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Fabrics.php

I don't know if this helps answer your question, but I noticed on their website that they have this handy fabric-search option.

I will be trying the Ibex Giro jersey that came yesterday in a few minutes when the coffee kicks in, hopefully before the rain/snow starts. I'm like a little kid on Xmas morning. I can't wait to try my new stuff out!

[redrhodie]

Woo-hoo! I love my new jersey! It's lightweight, warm and comfortable, slightly stretchy like there's some lycra in it, but it's 100% Merino wool. The only drawback is the wash instructions say dry flat. I hate that, but will do it to maintain the gorgeous fit. It has 2 back zippered pockets which I didn't need to use today. I'd say they're good for a cell phone and id, but if you keep snacks in your pockets, these probably won't be your favorites due to the skill needed to zip back up.

It's probably in the high 20s out, and I wore it with a woolie underneath, and a PI jacket on top. I also wore the Ibex Coppi cap over a Merino Buff (it looked like I had on a balaclava), and it's a great combination. 15 minutes after I got home, it started to snow!

[OakLeaf]

2 sisters & mom: Zepher zip T
Dad and BIL: Shak jersey
FIL: Shak full zip
MIL: Juliet jacquard
Teenage niece: Kurta tunic
8 y/o niece: Indie hoodie


And wool Injinji socks for meeeeeeee

[GLC1968]

DH: two smartwool tops and one pair of socks and a pair of Ibex long johns
Brother: Ibex Zephyr
SIL: Full Zip Shak

and for me: My H bought me the cute merino wool cycling sweater/jersey from Terry (with the bicycles on it!)

My parents won't wear wool - they live in FL and my mom is still 'flashing' so she wears sleeveless all winter anyway. Dad thinks wool is only for 'real' winters.