WoolWeenies Club

[Grog]

The elbows on my Shak and Bouclé are both quite worn, and I will get them patched up by a seamstress. My Ultimate Guide Sweater is also very worn at the elbows. Honestly, I won't call customer service about it. I've worn the things A LOT. They're really good wool, but they're still wool, not kevlar...

On the other hand, I've had an Ibex Tarrah showing premature holes, and it was replaced by them at no fee.

[redrhodie]

I'd call Ibex. It doesn't sound like normal wear.

[GLC1968]

Update on the shak issue!

I emailed Ibex and they immediately responded and asked to see a photo. I sent a couple today and they told me that they'd put a brand new one in the mail to me! Yay!

Normally I know when I'm hard on my clothing (like the pair of double thick Carhart jeans I wear for farm chores every day that are falling apart at the crotch!), but this just seemed abnormal since it's my newest Shak and the one I treat with the most care. I'm very pleased with their response!

Since I don't have to send this one back, I'll probably try patching it and designating it as 'farm work' attire (since it's no longer work appropriate).

[malkin]

Now that it is about a hundred degrees outside, I'm starting to feel a little warm, riding in my Smartwool knickers.

Ok, I'm also feeling like hiding inside in the dark, because it's just too hot out there.

[northstar]

I believe I am on the way to converting...I found two Smartwool Ewetopia jerseys at Nordstrom Rack a few weeks ago for $35 each...snatched 'em up because hey...can't even find cheap regular jerseys for that, right?

They're nice and long, and quite thin. I'm honestly glad they're darker colors - they might be a little too transparent if they were light.

I've loved them in the heat. No itchies. Awesome.

[pdxgal]

[QUOTE=northstar;519753]They're nice and long...QUOTE] You can say that again! On me the pockets fell on top of my butt cheeks. Granted I'm short-waisted by about 2", but the Ewetopia still seemed long. I compared it to two other wool jerseys with rear pockets (Swoba and Oregon Cyclewear), and the Ewetopia was 2"-3" longer in the waist. The Ewetopia was also available for cheap on Sierra Trading Post (where I ordered it). If you're long-waisted, could be a great jersey. Seemed well made generally.

[northstar]

Yep, the length is the big thing with me. I have the hardest time finding enough length in shirts in general, so I'm going to keep my eyes open for more of the SW jerseys. I haven't had that experience with their shirts, though...the length of them seems more typical to me. I like the short sleeves, too...they're a flattering length and not too loose, not too tight.

Can you tell I have a hard time finding shirts that fit to my liking? Anyway, I'm a happy girl. Got back from a 32 mile ride this a.m...it's 80 already.