The Merino thread

[mr Mag00]

having an icebreaker merino i know the thickness of their wool, does anyone know the relative thickness of howies merino?

 

[BrumJim]

18.5 micron New Zealand Merino
See here:

 

[BrumJim]

Chocolate fish top is great so far - comfortable and hasn't torn.

 

[Scoosh]

But I have worn them every day since I got them as they are so comfortable, soft and warm. I have not washed them and they are as fresh as the day they arrived.

Are these the ultimate "teenager/single man clothes" then ???

 

[Noodley]

Are these the ultimate "teenager/single man clothes" then ???

They are. I wish all my clothes were made of Merino.

 

[SavageHoutkop]

I haven't washed mine yet either!

 

[BigSteev]

Inspired by this thread my Endura Baabaa has also been tested by a combination of wearing for multiple days whilst skating, cycling and general lounging about whilst not seeing the inside of a washing machine and it too appears to be free of the aroma that would accompany a man made fibre top subjected to similar abuse.
I'm very impressed.

 

[Noodley]

Inspired by this thread my Endura Baabaa has also been tested by a combination of wearing for multiple days whilst skating, cycling and general lounging about whilst not seeing the inside of a washing machine and it too appears to be free of the aroma that would accompany a man made fibre top subjected to similar abuse.
I'm very impressed.

Yes, mine remains unwashed after many wearings, mostly off the bike but also one 50km ride on Monday - still fresh.

 

[Randochap]

My favourite is an old (25 years) Janus Merino/acrylic blend. Amazingly, it looks almost new and still performs well.

I have a base layer (foundation garments!) page linked from the Winter Cycling section.

 

[Piemaster]

My favourite is an old (25 years) Janus Merino/acrylic blend. Amazingly, it looks almost new and still performs well.

But have you washed it yet?

 

[Randochap]

But have you washed it yet?

What is this "washed?"

 

[Chrisc]

Just got one of these hats, warm, non itchy, great so far. ( Scroll down below the t shirt)
http://bikehugger.com/2009/12/hugga-sale-last-minute-gifts.html

 

[potsy]

Got an Endura BaaBaa Merino S/S Base Layer today, just been out for a spin to test it. Wore it under a zip neck top and it is lovely and warm, usually I take a Medium but had to get a Large they are a very tight fit but then I guess they need to be. I think I will get the L/S version as well for when it get colder.

http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=125&prod_id=204

Just ordered one of these long sleeve version,should be great for the rest of winter.
How are they once washed,do you need to do anything special or just a normal wash?

 

[marooncat]

Got the long sleeved baa baa one for my xmas - not had a chance to test it yet but impressed with its feel when on etc.

Just need the nasty white and shiny stuff to go away now and I will try it out properly.

 

[jay clock]

On Sunday I got some deals on IceBreaker at Cycle Surgery (in store but also available online) http://www.cyclesurgery.com/Search/icebreaker/ 20% off many models and for some reason I got a £35 short sleeve 150 marked down to £20.99