WoolPower Thermal shirts

[chris_girard]

I've been wearing my new Woolpower crewneck shirt that I got from Sherrill this past week and can't say enough about it.

I can work all day ouside with just the shirt, a t-shirt and a sweatshirt. It has been cold and snowy here in N.H. this past week, but the Woolpower shirt has kept me both warm and dry.

Good wool costs more than regular wool. These shirts are worn right on the skin, but due to the quality of the wool, it does not make you itch.

I know alot of people like wearing the new synthetic materials these days, but to me nothing beats good wool.

 

[chris_girard]

Here's Woolpower's U.S. website

http://www.woolpower.us/

 

[Tom Dunlap]

You're right, it is lower grade wool that itches. I'm glad that more wool products are available. If there is any chance of flame wool is the only choice.

Higher quality wool can work [almost ] as well as Polar Fleece.

 

[treesandsurf]

Do you think this type of material would be good for tropical, humid weather?

I have been wearing some moisture-wicking shirts my bro gave me (he gets tons of them in the military every time he is deployed to Iraq). They are so nice compared to the cotton shirts, you can't even tell you've been sweating in them all day.

Any links for some good moisture-wicking shirts that people are using would be great. Thanks.

jp

 

[NickfromWI]

I've got nothing but great stuff to say about wool. But make sure you get merino wool. Regular wool (even lambs wool) is scratchy because it is made from many short, straight, thick hairs. Merino wool is a particular breed of wool that has much long, thin, curvy hairs that are soft to the touch and very warm.

Also check out http://www.icebreaker.com/site/home.html?id=DhEc6qMJ:76.234.60.145 or the good merino wool stuff made by patagonia.

Another thing to consider (and jp this one's for you) wool is wayyyyyy more odor resistant than cotton or any synthetic fiber. I can wear the same merino wool socks for a few days before I even notice a hint of smell. I have a wool sweathshirt that may get worn 20 or 30 times between washings.

Expensive, but it'll last and you'll love it.

JP, the wool might be too warm for the tropics.

love
nick

 

[Tom Dunlap]

JP,

Go to Sierra Trading Post for deals on gear.

Having a broken nose has advantages. As far as I can tell none of my clothes stink no matter how long they go between washing

A friend of mine who taught me about staying warm in Minnesota winters said, "I'm more allergic to cold than itchy wool!"

 

[familytree]

i have the wool power turtleneck sweatshirt and so far so good, definatly pricey but so far its worth it, as far as the socks go, i have woolpower socks but i wear this little slip on socks that wick away the moisture, the woolpower socks do this but it is a noticeable difference when you wear the slip on socks and the woolpower socks

 

[chris_girard]

One thing that I noticed about wearing the Woolpower crewneck shirt with just a t-shirt over it is that the fine Merino wool picks really easily on branches and wood and can pull if you're not careful.

Wear a long sleeved t-shirt over it instead.

 

[jerseygirl]

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I have been wearing some moisture-wicking shirts my bro gave me (he gets tons of them in the military every time he is deployed to Iraq). They are so nice compared to the cotton shirts, you can't even tell you've been sweating in them all day.

Any links for some good moisture-wicking shirts that people are using would be great. Thanks.

jp

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I wear the pearl izumi Bicycle riders base layer. they are wicked and even nice under or along. they stretch so should you get extra warm can be removed without removing your outershirt, twist and turn a little and you can get quite good at that.

they come in long and short and sleeveless.
http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=42&product_id=396469

i get them at an outlet for about 12-20 $

jz

 

[treegazer]

I love my Smartwool brand base layer. I can often peel down to it and a vest when I am really working. And unlike polypro the Smartwool does not stink after working in it all day. Same goes for socks and legs. Oh and Smartwool is just expensive Merino. Cashmere is nice too but a little pricey to work in.

 

[Arbor23]

underarmor is the best!

 

[chris_girard]

What material is underarmor made out of?

I heard that stuff stinks up pretty fast too.

 

[treebing]

the silk stuff is nice too. polypro is cheap though.

 

[treebing]

i sometimes have silk polypro wool shell combination

 

[BostonBull]

Smartwool is NICE!! I wear their socks everyday, even in the summer.......I love dry feet.

But dont forget about the best......Patagonia Capilene.
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/shop/pbl_shop_landing.jsp?OPTION=PBL_LANDING

Awesome co. and very durable gear, of ALL kinds!