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  1. #16
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    I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

    No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.

    I have wool stuff from Duofold, Icebreaker, and Ibex. I much prefer Ibex. www.ibexwear.com Their stuff ain't cheap, but it is fabulous and replaces 3 or 4 regular shirts. Be sure to check out there outlet/sale section. Sometimes you can find theirs at Sierra Trading Post for pretty good prices. www.sierratradingpost.com

    Otherwise, I second the suggestion to check out Target for wicking loose comfy t-shirts. Target is one of my favorite places because they have such decent stuff for such decent prices. (and they give good wages and benefits to their employees)
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    For my horridly bright commuting wear, I purchased a few shirts from www.alertshirts.com. You will be seen. They have one that looks like a t-shirt but it's made of wicking material. They are about $8 each, and that can't be beat. They also come in big sizes (AND they run long) because they are made for big road improvement worker guys, not cyclists.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet
    I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

    No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.

    I have wool stuff from Duofold, Icebreaker, and Ibex. I much prefer Ibex. www.ibexwear.com Their stuff ain't cheap, but it is fabulous and replaces 3 or 4 regular shirts. Be sure to check out there outlet/sale section. Sometimes you can find theirs at Sierra Trading Post for pretty good prices. www.sierratradingpost.com
    You're a kick, Knotted one, but i confess, I bought some of those wool knickers myself. They are waiting for me at Sammamish Bike.
    ps i have wool teeshirts too but usually don't wear them in the summer unless it is cooler.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jones
    I get t-shirt look wicking workout wear in the mens athletic wear department at Target. I think I pay $17-$18 they work on the bike and the run.
    Jones

    Until I got brave enough to wear shorter, snugger tops ( took until this year, getting ready to turn 50 and snubbing my nose at the fashion police) I too bought mens workout wear from Target or Wally world - under 20 bucks, longer and wider than women's wear

    I still wear cotton tee's if out on a tourist ride with the BF.

    I have now found some good inexpensive female jerseys that are longer and don't have that dang elastic bottom - I have hips - and elastic doesn't like hips, and I don't like my jersey gathered under my BOOBS!


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  5. #20
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    I just can't seem to throw-down the money for "wicking" t-shirts. THen i went to ROSS dress for less last week, and found a bunch of "athletic"wear (wicking shirts, some with bra built in) for $3 - $7 dollars. I'd seen the same stuff at Sports Basement on sale for around $25-$35. Score!

    It's worth a look! they're getting all the summer stuff on super sale now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet
    I wear wool t-shirts. Granted, it doesn't get all that hot here in Seattle, but it feels hot to me...

    No stink, no cling, no moisture held captive against my dainty skin.
    When I flew from Vancouver to Montreal two weeks ago I was wearing a wool t-shirt. I had it from 3pm on Sunday to Monday 6pm or so. It took me through Vancouver's rather hot weather that day, a 5-hour plane ride that was really hot for some reason, and REAL heat in Montreal. I was never sweaty, never felt badly hot, and above all it didn't smell anything.

    I haven't found a fitting wool jersey yet but I hope I do next time I need to buy a jersey. They're so cool...

 

 

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