School Me On Wool

[Davyalabama]

Varuste.net is the place --- Do not mistake it for Varusteleka-------
Varuste.net--- Aclima mesh wool --- get some of their Aclima light wool 140 weight and some Devold heavy weight ---- you are set for most any weather ---- Then, top it off with your favorite pants ---

I have started using some 87% Merino Wool,8% Polyester,5% Spandex just light weight socks off Am$%^& and these work in my rubber boots or in my Redwing leather boots turkey hunting or in dress shoes for church. Sometimes in the very low 20's or teens, I need a second pair of these --- These are light weight dress/liner socks. After almost 46 years of hunting, I finally figured out the socks that work for (me). My feet sweat, especially in rubber boots, they also sweat in leather boots and in leather dress shoes. I didn't need more layers, I need a good sock that absorbed and moved water off my feet. My feet were cold because of water on my feet and the cold air surrounding my boots.

 

[43.6N]

Varuste.net is the place --- Do not mistake it for Varusteleka-------
Varuste.net--- Aclima mesh wool --- get some of their Aclima light wool 140 weight and some Devold heavy weight ---- you are set for most any weather ---- Then, top it off with your favorite pants ---

I have started using some 87% Merino Wool,8% Polyester,5% Spandex just light weight socks off Am$%^& and these work in my rubber boots or in my Redwing leather boots turkey hunting or in dress shoes for church. Sometimes in the very low 20's or teens, I need a second pair of these --- These are light weight dress/liner socks. After almost 44 years of hunting, I finally figured out the socks that work for (me). My feet sweat, especially in rubber boots, they also sweat in leather boots and in leather dress shoes. I didn't need more layers, I need a good sock that absorbed and moved water off my feet. My feet were cold because of water on my feet and the cold air surrounding my boots.

Any hoops to jump through when ordering through varuste.net? Was shipping outrageous or did you have import fees?

Looks like it’s all in Finnish or some other scandi language?

 

[Davyalabama]

Any hoops to jump through when ordering through varuste.net? Was shipping outrageous or did you have import fees?

Looks like it’s all in Finnish or some other scandi language?

No. It was easy. The shipping wasn't bad nor import fees (just a few bucks). They have what I wanted, all a lot cheaper than Byernji (sp). The regular merino they have is good quality without paying the prices of the brands people love on Rokslide.

 

[hibernation]

Any hoops to jump through when ordering through varuste.net? Was shipping outrageous or did you have import fees?

Looks like it’s all in Finnish or some other scandi language?

Click on the little Finnish flag in the top right, that opens up the language options for the site.

 

[Formidilosus]

After reading through the current posts on hard use wool clothing, I have many questions.

First, I’m doing an extended January cow hunt on the Wyoming/Idaho border. This has given me an opportunity to reflect on my current cold weather system, and it has been found wanting.

So, for all the true dyed-in-the-wool purists out there, please school me (and others) on wool.

-How do I know if a wool piece is “quality” or not?

Reputation is about it. Scandinavian and European companies with products made in those places are generally high quality.

General pieces for clothing in less the 50’ish degree F weather:

1). Netted wool baselayers
2). Thin merino wool t-shirts and long sleeves
3). Wool sweaters as a mid layer
4). Modern wool pants
5) Hats, toboggans, and beanies
6). Socks


Where good quality wool struggles is when you try to get very warm pieces- they get heavy. That’s where down comes in.

-What types of wool should I be considering?

Depends on what you want it for.

I and those I’m around have extremely heavy use with all the synthetics on the market, for years/decades. A clear shift to natural materials started around 8’ish years ago- not just wool. Synthetics suck for longevity, feel, and health. They can be good for short use, wet, or hot environments. Most synthetics functionally suck for everything else. Wool, down, and certain cotton fabrics have largely replaced synthetics for the vast majority of uses.



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-Would you ever consider buying used wool?

Sure.

-Are there some reputable brands you would recommend?

European, Scandinavian, etc brands usually are good.

-How do I take care of my wool?

Depends on the garment- read each pieces directions.

-Shrinkage?

Depends. Usually no, or easy to not have happen.

-Merino vs Alpaca vs camel?

Depends on the use.

 

[43.6N]

Reputation is about it. Scandinavian and European companies with products made in those places are generally high quality.

General pieces for clothing in less the 50’ish degree F weather:

1). Netted wool baselayers
2). Thin merino wool t-shirts and long sleeves
3). Wool sweaters as a mid layer
4). Modern wool pants
5) Hats, toboggans, and beanies
6). Socks


Where good quality wool struggles is when you try to get very warm pieces- they get heavy. That’s where down comes in.





Depends on what you want it for.

I and those I’m around have extremely heavy use with all the synthetics on the market, for years/decades. A clear shift to natural materials started around 8’ish years ago- not just wool. Synthetics suck for longevity, feel, and health. They can be good for short use, wet, or hot environments. Most synthetics functionally suck for everything else. Wool, down, and certain cotton fabrics have largely replaced synthetics for the vast majority of uses.



Wool pants, wool sweater, wool t-shirt, camel wool socks, wool hat, wool and leather gloves-

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Wool T- shirt, wool sweater, wool pants, down jacket, wool hat, leather shoes-

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Sure.




European, Scandinavian, etc brands usually are good.




Depends on the garment- read each pieces directions.




Depends. Usually no, or easy to not have happen.




Depends on the use.

Very much appreciate the detailed line item responses.

Was it you or someone you’ve spent time with who had good experiences with the Verusteleka woolshell pants? And if not, any recommendation for something similar to the fjallraven keb trousers (my current favorite mountain pant), but in wool?

 

[rookieforever33]

Dont forget a good outer windstopper layer over wool or down. Taking it off while exerting energy so you can breath is a must. When I am layered up and moving I avoid windstopper when I can.

 

[hibernation]

Since we're talking wool, anybody have one of these? Pretty classic military surplus design, wondering how thin/thick they are and how they hold up.

British Commando Sweater