WoolWeenies Club

**Biciclista** · 02-02-2009, 08:02 AM

believe me, if he could, he would be wearing wool next to his skin. it drives him crazy that he can't. we've tried the softest stuff and it didn't work.

he also breaks out in a rash if he leaves his keys in his pocket too long
and he can't wear a metal watch band.
solid gold or nothing for him!

**GLC1968** · 02-02-2009, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl

Oakleaf, I have 3 of the ibex tanks I got on sale from their outlet last year. The neckline is low and they work great as a layer under blouses. Sometimes I even wish the neckline were higher so they would show they are so pretty, very vibrant colors. It is that slightly ribbed fabric, light to mid weight, but still very comfortable.

Ditto this. I don't know if Ibex still has any of these left, but they are great for this purpose.

I also have two of the lighter, flimsier, pointelle tanks that I wear under my cotton clothing to keep me warm. They seem too flimsy to wear for athletics, but they are great for layering underneath things. They are also low cut, so would not show under other items.

Lastly, Ibex has this balance sport top. I haven't tried it, but it might work for your purposes.
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/Product...nce-Sports-Top

**Cataboo** · 02-03-2009, 07:28 AM

smartwool microweight shirt on tramdock:

http://www.tramdock.com/?avad=11193_0_cl_0

**Biciclista** · 02-06-2009, 07:57 AM

Finally!

my husband wore his woolie today (after it was washed) and now he loves it.
this is quite a big deal for us. That Ibex woolie has a new convert.

**divingbiker** · 02-06-2009, 09:52 AM

I'm not having any luck doing a search, so could someone compare the Ibex 405 to the Shak? Someone (Lisa?) said they like their 405 and wear it often. Thanks.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 02-06-2009, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by divingbiker

I'm not having any luck doing a search, so could someone compare the Ibex 405 to the Shak? Someone (Lisa?) said they like their 405 and wear it often. Thanks.

405 is more like a thin felted wool jacket. Looks more 'tailored' like a wool jacket. Has two roomy jacket-like pockets. Someone had one shrink in the wash, so you should dry clean it like you would any wool coat thing.

Shak is stretchier, moves more like a zip sweater. Drapes on you more like a sweater. Only one tiny inconvenient chest pocket in the full zip. Washes very well in the machine (on gentle of course, and gentle temps) and doesn't shrink with this care.

Because the felted wool on the 405 is a tighter density (not thicker, but just denser felted wool), it keeps wind out a bit more than the shak, but the shaks stretch and let you move around better.
The 405 has a more formal look to it and has jacket-like shoulder tailoring.

**OakLeaf** · 02-06-2009, 10:16 AM

Well even though it's high cut, I got a Woolie and just got under the wire on the TE New Year's sale. Got it two days ago, wore it yesterday, slept in it, wore it to yoga today.

Now I still need a low cut tank.

Will it stop after I've replaced my entire wardrobe with wool?

**Cataboo** · 02-06-2009, 10:33 AM

If anyone wants an icebreaker allstar, size large (full zip) for $40, backcountryoutlet has 1 left. discounted from $200

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...ve-Womens.html

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 02-06-2009, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Will it stop after I've replaced my entire wardrobe with wool?

It slows down.

**Cataboo** · 02-06-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm hoping it doesn't mean that I'm going to end up replacing my entire wardrobe with alpaca in another few years.

**GLC1968** · 02-06-2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

It slows down.

When?!?

**divingbiker** · 02-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

405 is more like a thin felted wool jacket. Looks more 'tailored' like a wool jacket. Has two roomy jacket-like pockets. Someone had one shrink in the wash, so you should dry clean it like you would any wool coat thing.

Shak is stretchier, moves more like a zip sweater. Drapes on you more like a sweater. Only one tiny inconvenient chest pocket in the full zip. Washes very well in the machine (on gentle of course, and gentle temps) and doesn't shrink with this care.

Because the felted wool on the 405 is a tighter density (not thicker, but just denser felted wool), it keeps wind out a bit more than the shak, but the shaks stretch and let you move around better.
The 405 has a more formal look to it and has jacket-like shoulder tailoring.

Thanks for the info, Lisa. Dry cleaning is a deal breaker for me.

**Biciclista** · 02-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

When?!?

SInce they aren't carrying my colors right now, it's easy for me to say no and buy stuff for my husband instead.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 02-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

When?!?

It's best you don't know.

Originally Posted by Biciclista

SInce they aren't carrying my colors right now, it's easy for me to say no and buy stuff for my husband instead.

Yeah- how come the men get all the great colors???

Well, it's saving me money too, Mimi....especially since B. claims he doesn't need anything else. He's a guy who can wear the same sweater 1000 times and not seem to need variety in the least.

**Crankin** · 02-06-2009, 12:51 PM

Well, Steve used to be like that when I met him. Then he caught on. Now I call him the male Imelda, with all of his shoes. He doesn't have as many cycling clothes as me, but has been buying a steady stream of casual/hiking/wool stuff since someone here introduced him to it...
He's been in Miami for a work thing and he called me to me he bought some new bathing suits, since his were like 10 years old. He said they were "not so baggy." I had to clarify that he didn't get Speedos, or our sons would tease him relentlessly. According to him, his new items are sort of a cross between baggies and Speedos. Then today, a package arrived from Longs Cycles. Hmmm. Not for me, because they don't sell women's clothes.

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