WoolWeenies Club

[emily_in_nc]

A downside of washable Ibex and other brand merino sportswear....
not ALL wool is washable!!
A certain someone put my brown wool turtleneck (for dress wear, not sports wear) in the washing machine. And it shrunk from a size Large to a size Small!!!

I tried it on after that debacle. I really can't wear it...

If you want it...it's yours. PM me and I'll send it to you (domestic US please).

As the lucky recipient of 7rider's shrunken wool sweater, I just wanted to say again how kind it was of her to send it to me, and how much I love it! It's just my style -- wore it to work today. And in this cold winter, wool is more important than ever!

Thank you again!!!

[Crankin]

I get to try out my new jacket later today!
Will report tonight.

[Cataboo]

I get to try out my new jacket later today!
Will report tonight.

I hope I/we didn't lead you astray!

[Crankin]

No, you didn't, but now my plans have changed, no snow shoeing today. But, I'm going skiing tomorrow, so it will get tested.

My new Smart Wool hat worked great the other night. I think it will be light enough not to cause the massive sweating while exercising. I didn't get a sweaty head when I had to snow shovel for 1.5 hours yesterday morning, either.

[malkin]

If you can't match the color, go for a striking contrast!

[Crankin]

OK, I wore the Vim Hybrid for 9 miles of x country skiing today. It was warm out; about 30 at the start and up to maybe 36. It was so warm, I took my headband off during the 1,100 ft. climb we did.
The jacket was greta. While I still felt that cool feeling at times, wearing the jacket , with a wool base layer and a light middle layer prevented the excessive sweating. I love the way the jacket fits, especially the velcro on the sleeves.
It's a winner.
My next job is to buy a couple of better mid layers before we leave for Franconia next Friday. Hopefully, EMS or REI will be having a sale where I can walk in and find something. I've been wearing a lot of winter cycling gear and the pieces just don't work.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The jacket was greta.

That sound way betta!

Crankin, did you have any allergy/itch issues with wearing a wool base layer?