WoolWeenies Club

[jessmarimba]

Well, they took off the photo of the girl modeling something - scarf? underwear? covering her boobs with just her hands.

I buy from them because their clothes fit me, unlike ibex/icebreaker/smartwool. Some of us can't be picky if we want to be warm.

[Selkie]

That picture is unfortunate (is it the shirt she's selling?). I checked the website and clearly,I am not part of their intended demographic. I'll stick with Ibex, Patagonia, and Icebreaker.

[wavedancer]

Wow, I am NOT a fan of their new website. Can't find lengths on the pants anywhere, and their size chart is absurd. Really, a 37 in chest and a 31 in waist for a women's XS? (which, coincidentally, is the same size as a mens' small?!?!) Something must be lost in translation.

P.S. Thanks for the coupon though!!

P.S.S. what's the inseam on the track pants? Do you know?

I agree, the website leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure on the inseams, I only know that the sport bra I bought from them (or S&C, perhaps) a couple of years ago is a small, so that's what I ordered. I'll let you know my thoughts on the sizing when I get them!

[redrhodie]

I left mine hanging in the closet for MONTHS while I decided. I also at one point thought about sewing the pockets shut and just taking out the pocket material. That dress just isn't flattering, and yet they never change anything about it. I probably could've gone down at least 2 sizes if I wanted to not look shapeless, only they don't go that small. But in the end, I put it on one morning over thermal tights to volunteer at a race and decided it was comfy enough to keep. Doesn't look too bad with a warm vest over it and it's comfy sitting around at home or running errands. It'll never be the cute-apres-ski-out-on-the-town dress, though. I'm starting to give up on finding a cute winter dress.

Oh, I just made an incredible discovery about my Ibex dress (I have the same issues with the pockets as you). I just happened to try it on over a wool crew, and it hangs so much better. I'm not sure why, but I'm curious if it works for you.

[wavedancer]

I agree, the website leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure on the inseams, I only know that the sport bra I bought from them (or S&C, perhaps) a couple of years ago is a small, so that's what I ordered. I'll let you know my thoughts on the sizing when I get them!

Received my I/O merino items in 4 days from Australia (faster than getting stuff from California). Very happy with the bra, crib shirt, track pants. The inseam on the small track pants is 31 1/2 inches. I'll need to do a little trimming, as usual, but they are wicked comfy! The crib shirt is lightweight, snug comfy fit for a base layer.

[jessmarimba]

The inseam on the small track pants is 31 1/2 inches. I'll need to do a little trimming, as usual, but they are wicked comfy!

Eek! Glad I didn't get them! I need about a 33-34 to not look like I'm wearing high waters.

I actually won the pocket hoody on ebay right when the coupon code came up, and I love it. Not great for tech stuff (no thumbholes, pockets wouldn't work to tuck it in for snowboarding or anything) but good for hiking and being warm at work!

[Trek420]

Oh no, not Jones! I hope they stay in business

http://www.joneswares.com/

[Blueberry]

Oh no, not Jones! I hope they stay in business

http://www.joneswares.com/

Wonder if there's any way to encourage them to go big?

[Trek420]

Lower right hand side:


Need to contact us?

info@joneswares.com

Maybe send them the link to this thread Signed "There are a lot of Wool Weenies out there"

[jessmarimba]

Hard to even comprehend wool in this heat, but I stopped at the LRS today and got sucked into their sale rack. Picked up an ibex U-sixty tee and Icebreaker Cascade hood dirt cheap. I was so excited I forgot to ask for our running club discount on my shoes.

[Devold]

I´m new to wool, but already love wearing it on my daily commutes and when I'm home and cold after a long days work

I bought 2 Devold long underpants, 2 different Devold jerseys (one to autumn, one to winter) and nice womens boxers, also Devold And some different Icebreaker wool socks and a wool Buff

Do you wash your wool gear with a wool detergent with lanolin sometimes? I hand wash my gear with special fine washing detergent. But there aren't any lanolin in it, nor other wool "protection". My gear was quite expensive and I expect long lifetime by any means

Do you air your wool clothes often? Or do you wash it frequently?

I'm unfortunately one of thoose people, who perspire a great deal, no matter what shape I'm in or how long I bike. I used my wool jersey for 3-4 daily roundtrips (10 mile each) and then the wool jersey started to stink a bit. I hope that the stink will vanish in the wash. I got high hopes already

I hate hate hate synthetic clothes because of the stink

[goldfinch]

I wash my wool in the wash machine with other dark clothes. Cold water. Standard detergent. Most I lay out to dry. While drying it might smell a bit wooly but once it dries they smell fine. I wash wool less often than other clothes.

[Devold]

I wash my wool in the wash machine with other dark clothes. Cold water. Standard detergent. Most I lay out to dry. While drying it might smell a bit wooly but once it dries they smell fine. I wash wool less often than other clothes.

You'll ruin your wool with regular detergent. Wool doesn't tolerate enzymes!

[goldfinch]

You'll ruin your wool with regular detergent. Wool doesn't tolerate enzymes!

Interesting! So far no problems (maybe because I am very stingy with how much I use) but from Googling about I see that the issue may be a pH issue and that something like Dawn dish washing detergent is a better choice.

[Devold]

Interesting! So far no problems (maybe because I am very stingy with how much I use) but from Googling about I see that the issue may be a pH issue and that something like Dawn dish washing detergent is a better choice.

Or just detergent without enzymes and bleach. The most supermarkets carry wool detergent - it's not that expensive