They are more like 60% merino, and I'm sure they have their reasons, but I find them to be extremely itchy. Merino wool clothing has certainly proved its mettle for the wearer who enjoys an active lifestyle. Good catch. I've been noticing some of them are starting to get more itchy. No Referral Links or Codes - Posts with referral links and codes are not permitted. Brewer highlights a few things that separate luxurious, expensive, soft wool from what you’d find on a vintage sweater, or pretty much anything at a … I did notice the first time I got my W&P and then I put on my normal amount of deodorant and I could tell it was getting on the fabric so that is why I try not to when wearing these shirts as I'm not sure how it will react to the wool. How to Make Merino Wool Less Itchy Depending on who you purchase your gear from the merino wool may feel itchy and this turns people off. Hopefully not. [–]chesapeakeair 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). I like merino for all the reasons you do, but namely for its insulating, antimicrobial, wicking, and fast drying properties. There's been some discussion in this thread and elsewhere that quality has declined for exofficio. [–]java2412 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (6 children). But I wore it for a while anyway, and within a few days the itch was almost entirely gone. Wool is a wonderfully cozy fabric that's fun to wrap up in the winter time. But if I keep one or both, I'll give that a shot. Reusable tamper-evident seal of some kind? But no more Jockey--I've suffered long enough! 12 month lived in post with the Nomatic Travelpack, Aspiring onebagger that likes hiking and photography - please help me choose a bag, Looking for a small camera insert and a new backpack. I think I'm going to send these back and maybe try another brand, or stick with cotton/synthetic blends. I'll try both shirts on tonight and think about it some more. [–]koottravel 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (1 child). The one I tried on that feels itchy is the blue micro-check at "130 GSM". [–]chesapeakeair 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (2 children). Darn tough socks, exofficio underwear, but even the wool and prince tees are great as well. Thoughts on using a higher-end bag (e.g. I've been a big fan of merino wool for many years now but only now just recently got into merino t shirts (mostly just was getting socks and leggings for the cold) and got 2 shirts from W&P, the blended tee and the 100% tee and I really love both of them. Hm, ok. That is actually super helpful, since I bought two different shirts and didn't realize they were different weights. Whenever I've tried a non-merino wool sweater, it's made me itch if it's in contact with my skin. man, I don't know. be sure to dry clean only when you can't spot clean/ use powder. Just from trying them on, I think the sizing is pretty accurate. Never heard of that. Buy directly from the … This keeps content quality high, and removes the incentive of profit for redditors who post and comment, keeping the community fair, honest, and ethical. Thanks for the advice. Learn how to properly wear and wash. Includes our top picks for hiking from Meriwool, Woolx, Minus33, KUHL, Smartwool, Icebreaker and more. It will help with longevity, too, I understand. Darn. “Wool shoes? Cool, thanks! I didn't want to throw them in the washer for an initial "softening" wash since I might send them back, depending on this thread and thinking it through. Apparently I'm one of the only people on earth who gets itchy from merino wool. I've been getting more and more fed up with cheaper underwear and finally reached a breaking point. What are the benefits of merino wool clothing and what to consider before buying. I actually bought 2 tee's from Wool and Prince to test them out and worn them almost every day without washing them yet. But I'm wearing icebreaker wool socks and underwear right now and they don't itch at all. Even though merino wool is not usually itchy, wool affects everybody differently. Wool is naturally anti-microbial, so your socks usually don't smell Wool is warm in the winter and cool in the summer (at least for socks) Second time will result in an indefinite ban. W&P seems to have at least two merino quality levels - go higher for less itch. I will try not to over-wash. [–]mustelafuro72 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (7 children). The research has shown that wearing superfine Merino wool significantly improves the severity and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, challenging misconceptions that all wool is prickly and itchy. godspeed! Popular bag comparison spreadsheet from /u/-Nepherim, Roundup of 99 packing lists from /u/ERFontus, Buying guides by item based on community recommendations. let me know what you think of the wool and prince ones, I haven't tried them but would like to. might work, given that Merino … This rule is in place to prevent spammers from taking over the sub. and join one of thousands of communities. Merino turns the notion that wool is itchy and uncomfortable completely on its head. good! So while it’s easily durable enough to machine wash (every 100 days or so you have to do so), you definitely shouldn’t put any merino in the … Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Is it overkill? Smartwool also has a couple pairs of long underwear available, with use 100% Merino wool for extra warmth and comfort. Does anyone with experience with Woolpower and at least one 100% merino wool [–]xweb01[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children). No Direct Links to External Websites - "Direct link posts" to external websites other than imgur, flickr, or reddit images will be removed. [–]mustelafuro72 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). they are FANTASTIC shirts. Designed by BUFF®. [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (3 children). Merino wool makes me itchy. Alpaca wool (particularly the royal alpaca and baby alpaca fiber grades) is non-itchy, warm, and performs better than merino and other types of sheep's wool. All those factors combined will determine the outcome. The micron levels have always been what I've noticed regarding itch. Depends but usually not when wearing my two W&P shirts. But I know I won't wear these if they are uncomfortable, and I don't want to waste the money. I used to never wear undershirts but these are great, [–]mustelafuro72 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (1 child). Merino wool makes up just 1% of the world’s fibre for And it's been true so far with the socks and underwear. In “normal” wool garments, the fibers are large, broad, and are not too flexible. [–]rkho 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children), Outlier's got a color range -- I started buying their shirts in 2017, but I heavily prefer the black. Non-itch, lightweight and silky-soft next to your skin. [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (8 children). They are all itchy to me to some degree. Gave some away before I read somewhere on Reddit about Eucalan. Merino wool might be itchy for you because your skin could be really dry or saturated with sweat. yes, I tried very hard to make them work but had to sell them because I couldn't get over the itch. Merino wool comes from the merino sheep, not surprisingly, but it’s such magic stuff. On my smartwool leggings, the waist band is in between the wool layers and was wondering if these W&P boxers were the same, hopefully. Mine did get softer with washing also. That's good to know if I keep them. But I generally don't use undershirts, so I don't want to require it of myself just so I can use the wool shirt. But it fits. I am a XXL and concerned that they are going to be hugging the muffin tops. [–]poopin 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). I think that is where I first came across it. But now I'm going to definitely check Outlier out. Merino wool is a natural fibre, obtained courtesy of the merino sheep. Don't think so, cause heattech is synthetic and I keep far away from those fabrics. [–]fikis 10 points11 points12 points 1 year ago (11 children). Recs for an Admin Panel like the Field Space 2.0 from Boundary Supply? [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (4 children). Hopefully I can manage that, although I think I sweat more than a lot of people. Be Nice! 6. Travel Related Posts Only - Posts/requests for bag recommendations should be travel related. What I have found to be the case is that most of this itchy sensation is due to loose strands within the clothing, this loose wool pokes out and can cause the irritation people to have. I'll definitely get this for my socks/underwear, even if I don't keep the shirts. I thought I had just thrown 50 euro into the trash. Also, note that you generally don't want to wash these any more than absolutely necessary (as washing is the biggest single thing that wears out the shirt). But I don't want to wash them if it's a lost cause, because then I can't return them. Also, note that you generally don't want to wash these any more than absolutely necessary (as washing is the biggest single thing that wears out the shirt). In the months that followed, there was no more itch at all. I usually wear them with an undershirt though. [–]Surfacian 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (0 children). [–]Surfacian 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (4 children). This makes alpaca wool perfect for your outdoor clothing, hiking socks and even underwear . You could try ironing one inside out to see if that flattens the fibers a bit. Posts with links to videos, blogs, reviews, or news articles which contain referal links or codes should include context and will be reviewed and removed if they do not provide high content value. I have several different brands of wool shirts that range in initial itchiness. I have a handful of wool garments- mostly Ibex. If you’ve tried on your wool garment and are still having issues with itchiness, there are some steps that can be taken to make the material softer. And merino wool is epic! Flair Your Posts - After posting, please add flair to your post. I forgot about the GSM, I was just thinking about the micron levels for fineness. Recommendation/HelpWool & Prince merino wool t-shirts - are they itchy for you? They might be a tiny bit itchy, but their higher numbered merino is super soft. We’ve all experienced that itchy and uncomfortable wool from a grandmother’s sweater, right? I don't wash them often, and when I do I use Ivory Snow on the gentle (wool) cycle on my front load washer and lay them all flat on the dining room table, on […] Woolver stuff is fine - I inherited a twin set jumper from them and wear it quite a bit. That is it! [–]java2412 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children), Yeah I have WP Henley and while they fit well, they are kinda itchy. I was actually looking at making another order from W&P but I might have to go with outlier even though they are quiet a bit more expensive, although I'm not opposed to paying for quality. I just bought and am trying out: Saxx, Mack Weldon, Icebreaker, Uniqlo Airism, and Wool&Prince underwear. I plan on washing that shirt soon as I got a 'stain' from eating but kinda worried about if it will come out. they have a great little online community too. You won’t see many merino wool pants or sports apparel on the market and you will see a lot of holes in merino shirts’ elbows because it’s not that stretchy and eventually breaks. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 26580 on r2-app-07d0c8bcda90d3793 at 2020-12-12 19:22:38.517511+00:00 running 85e58d4 country code: CZ. Comfortable, temperature regulating and odour resistant: it's nature's technical fabric. [–]goruck 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children). Goodbye itchy and scratchy.. Read more Winter hats and neck tubulars made of natural merino wool for winter and all seasons. I find that underwear/boxers are really pissing me off lately. If you ever had an unpleasant experience with wool … I think its just that my skin has become more sensitive, which sucks, because I love the properties of Merino wool base layers. So which do you like better, W&P or Outlier? (self.onebag). Hm, ok - I had considered Outlier but the shirt only comes in black. Yeah, it wasn't unbearable during the half hour or so I had it on. Thanks! I'm very fussy about textures - itch is not my friend but I'm fine with merino. I don't want to risk the loss. I'm wondering if fabric softener or even washing in something like baby shampoo and then conditioning with baby conditioner (does such a thing exist?) The problem is the waist band and how it irritates my skin. Non travel related requests will be removed. That's not the slim fit. [–]Tobgay 7 points8 points9 points 1 year ago (1 child). [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). Small every day pack that can handle a lot of weight comfortably? Lots of different scents. I may give that a shot. Great shirts, but you'll have to take care in washing them; wash them infrequently on tap cold, delicate, and air dry. Are the sizes pretty accurate? There are people who are allergic to wool/lanolin, but that's a whole other deal. Sad if it's true. Many people have thought that the itch caused by wool products is an allergic reaction, possibly to lanolin, but studies at … Sometimes automod is a little enthusiastic. Thanks! Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #1: “Wool is Itchy” Wool was one of the primary sources of fiber used by humans for thousands of years. I am gonna try without deodorant like you. Has anyone found ways to make Merino wool a bit less itchy? level 2 [–]xweb01[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). This will allow posts to be sorted, based on their content. for longterm open-ended travel as a digital nomad/backpacker. 4. And it's not for lack of trying — I have merino wool long underwear, undershirts, tanks, hoodies, balaclavas, socks and beanies. Merino wool is the "non-itchy" wool, and it has some advantages over traditional cotton socks: Wool, unlike cotton, stays warm when it gets wet. Is Merino Wool Soft or Itchy? Tries to wear them in, wash etc but no luck. [–]Wutda7 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children), Look into uniqlo heattech v-necks for dress shirt undershirts. Thanks! [–]java2412 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children). Merino is surprisingly soft and, depending on the brand and make of your merino clothing, can feel more like a regular t-shirt than a sweater. My question is: do you have Wool & Prince dress shirts, and if so, are they itchy for you? Merino wool underwear of the highest quality – environmentally-friendly, The Nordic Swan Ecolabel and allergy-friendly. However: I just got two Wool & Prince 100% merino wool dress shirts. I've considered using an undershirt, so that may be a solution. I was hoping that "merino" would truly be magic in that regard. But it also didn't become comfortable in that time frame. Personally, I have a hard time wearing 100% wool clothing because of its itchiness, but have never had a problem with … I should also state that I try to wear my W&P shirts when I know I'm not doing anything physically and mostly wear it when chilling around the house or running out and about in town. Posts will not be removed for lack of flair, but it makes everyone's life a bit easier. The iulier t-shirt is silky smooth but bc it's blended with poly. Hang it over a chair and let it air out and de-wrinkle overnight, and that's usually all the "washing" it will need. About the same? Do you find that to be true? Is this something that will go away or improve after washing? This means they’ll often aggravate the skin when pressed up. Wool & Prince merino wool t-shirts - are they itchy for you? Do you think it's an allergy or are they just rough? Maybe that will feel better out of the box. The difference is very subtle, but in my opinion, Smartwool underwear is a better choice than Icebreaker underwear. We commonly wear merino shirts as daily pieces, but they’re also our articles of choice for long-distance activities like backpacking or marathon running. Cashmere Specifically, it is produced from fibers that make up the soft, downy undercoat of Kashmir goats that originally inhabited areas in China, India, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq. I'm still kinda new to these W&P shirts, so I'm still in the babying it stage. I'll try on the burgundy button-down at "210 GSM" when I get home tonight. Many knitters use it. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: /r/Onebag is a community devoted to the idea of lugging around less crap. But they are not "relaxed" fit. Seems like all Merino is a tiny bit itchy to start, and it gets better with wear/washing. Merino wool isn’t like your grandma’s itchy wool sweaters! Mod discretion will be used for post removal. Awesome, that's good to hear. I've gotten bumps on my waistline from my boxers irritating me and they can get to the size of a jelly bean and hurt like fuck. I can't imagine something being that much better than them. Our ultrafine merino wool baselayers are from the finest ethically sourced merino wool you can buy. If you feel that your post was unfairly removed, please message the mod team by sending a message to /r/onebag for reconsideration. I don't want to iron in case I decide to send them back. How to Make Wool Less Itchy. Thanks for the counterpoint. 5. [–]ZacharyCohn 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (1 child), I've had six of their dress shirts and never had a problem. Since for me this is absolutely unstylish, it's more correct to say" three or four times", airing them in between. Thread derailment: How is the fit on these? I'll check it out. Way itchier than LL Bean and Minus33. [–]xweb01[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). Specifically, the itchiness of wool is generally acquired by the quality of the fibers used and spun to craft the material. So I don't know if it's allergy or not. Requests for EDC/commute/school bags should be posted on subreddits such as /r/manybaggers and /r/backpacks. I'm comfortable with blends if 100% wool just won't work. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Should I just expect to get used to it? Are there any alternatives out there you guys like? Anyone try some of your favourite bag makers’ face mask? By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn More. I am growing pessimistic that this is the right choice for me. I see, ok. renewable merino Feel good knowing that what you are wearing is beneficial to you and also good for the Earth: Merino sheep shed and regrow new ultra-downy coats every year, making their wool … I am traveling to Florida from Cali in about a month and looking forward to some unwrinkled shirts there! One 95% merino wool garment may feel totally The Merino 150's all use 87% Merino wool, but the PhD line varies depending on the underwear you pick. Seriously? It is a very fine quality and is brilliant to knit with (apparently). Email them if you have questions or concerns - their dedication to customer satisfaction is 10/10. Luckily, merino wool isn’t anything like the wool your grandpa used to rock. No Low-Effort Posts - Text posts should include contextual narrative. Grapefruit is nice and light and doesn’t linger. In my case, after four or five times I HAVE to wash them. However, due to the advancement in technologies used to produce synthetic fibers, wool gradually became more scarce. There are times where they can kinda get itchy but mostly they aren't a problem, but they fit and feel of them are great. The Merino wool difference Merino wool is the finest and softest sheep’s wool in the world. How is the wool and prince underwear? [–]mustelafuro72 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children), [–]dawgsjw 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (1 child). Merino wool is finer than human hair and can be softer than cashmere. [–]Wutda7 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children), [–]dawgsjw 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (3 children). When I was younger, I was told that I was allergic to wool, and I've always found cheaper wool sweaters to be itchy. It is laundry detergent for wool and it has lanolin in it (or something similar? [–]yankeefool 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child), Yeah I mean it is close but I just couldn't get over it. Luckily it is hard to see but still I'm kinda concerned about stains when I will be just handwashing these. https://www.amazon.com/Eucalan-Lavender-Fine-Fabric-Ounce/dp/B001DEJMPG - this looks like it. I don't find them itchy. Rendered by PID 26580 on r2-app-07d0c8bcda90d3793 at 2020-12-12 19:22:38.517511+00:00 running 85e58d4 country code: CZ. Merino is wool, but not as you know it. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Why is wool itchy sometimes, and what makes cashmere or merino better? [–]dawgsjw 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). I panicked when I bought my first merino shirt because of how intensely it itched. But thanks for the information - I am learning a lot about wool from this thread! 1. 3. In fact, Merino wool fine fibers have a much smaller diameter, which gives them more flexibility to softly bend when pressed against the … This is my concern. Seems like all Merino is a tiny bit itchy to start, and it gets better with wear/washing. Has anyone else had this problem and then found a better alternative? I've read lots of good things on merino wool, so I've purchased a few items. If you include a link to an external website or blog, provide at least a few sentences of context for the link. Or is there any other brand which is better than them? It has probably been a month since I've ordered them and I usually just hang them on a chair until the next wearing (usually next day). © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. To reiterate, both Smartwool and Icebreaker definitely live up to the Merino wool promise: both companies make breathable, moisture wicking, odor resistant, non itchy Merino wool underwear. Non-itch, lightweight and silky-soft next to your skin. How is the durability of the Outlier wool vs W&P? Merino is wool, but not as you know it. Well, when they say "wool and prince shirts can be worn several times, even dozen, without washing, people forget to specify that they wear a tshirt underneath. I dedicate special care to the armpits area (pre treatment with vinegar, then Marseille soap, then Eucalan) but so far they are keeping well. In general merino wool is much finer than the wool of other sheep, and so it bends when it presses against the skin, rather than pricking like thicker fibers, so it is less likely to create an itch. Many associate itchiness with wool due to the diameter of the fibers found in typical wool. ERLYEEN Chunky Knit Blanket Merino Wool Hand Made Throw Boho Bedroom Home Decor Giant Yarn,Milk White,47"x71" 3.8 out of 5 stars 207 $116.89 $ 116. Ultralight Luggage Padlock? Plus I was also wanting to see how it really held up to the smell, and so far so good. OK, great! Feel free to share your favourite bags, packing lists, and interesting discussion topics. You shouldn’t have to break out in hives just to stay warm in the winter. You maybe also allergic to either the detergent you are using or the wool itself. It's just so much money, well over $100/shirt - I'm not used to spending that much, although it doesn't seem unreasonable relative to what I see in this sub. No matter what the boxer is made of, the waist band is usually about the same type of material across most brands. And a couple of pairs of men's underwear, which seem fine. Soft eco wool accessories for men, women and kids. So, I'm trying to improve my wardrobe for one-bag travel. Any ideas out there for alternatives? - Sarcasm and humor are cool, but just being outright mean will get you warned and then banned. In fact I just grilled out the other day and had on the wool shirt and it smelled of smoke when I took it off. 2. But I don’t want itchy feet!” Luckily, you don’t have to worry about being itchy and uncomfortable with all wool! Wouldn't surprise me, it's been a few years since I've had to buy some. Can’t remember) but all of the shirts, leggings, etc are much softer. Briggs & Riley, Tumi, Rimowa, etc.) [–]goruck 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (7 children), [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (6 children), [–]goruck 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (5 children). This prevents low-effort and/or self-serving posts. [–]goruck 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children). First time offenders will receive a warning and a 1-week ban. [–]Megatron_McLargeHuge 3 points4 points5 points 1 year ago (1 child). Since I'll be using these mainly for one-bag business and leisure travel, I'm not too worried about long-term non-washing. https://www.amazon.com/Eucalan-Lavender-Fine-Fabric-Ounce/dp/B001DEJMPG. Been around the world with my exofficios. sure thing. I have the exofficio on my list to try once my credit card cools down. As for stink/body odour I find out it greatly depends on this mix: your skin, kind of sweat, deodorant you use, baselayer worn or not underneath. I hope to wear them maybe two or three times over a week without washing. So, the shirts are both 17.5 micron, and I do perceive the itch in both despite the different GSMs. Then, I'm carrying extra shirts, which kind of violates the purpose. [–]mustelafuro72 3 points4 points5 points 1 year ago (9 children). Understandably, these experiences can make some worried about other wool clothing. Unlike regular wool fiber that is heavy, coarse, and itchy, Merino wool actually has thinner, finer fibers that make it soft to the touch and won’t irritate even sensitive skin. Merino wool hats and neck accessories by BUFF®. I'll bear that in mind. There are people who are allergic to wool/lanolin, but that's a whole other deal. You may link to an external website within a text post with additional contextual narrative. I appreciate your perspective - thanks! It is highly breathable, insulates even when wet, is quick drying, soft to the touch, and is naturally odour-resistant. 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