Tries to wear them in, wash etc but no luck. Does anyone with experience with Woolpower and at least one 100% merino wool [–]Tobgay 7 points8 points9 points 1 year ago (1 child). How to Make Merino Wool Base Layers Less Itchy We’ve all had to deal with a ridiculously itchy sweater at some point in our lives (it’s the worst). The difference is very subtle, but in my opinion, Smartwool underwear is a better choice than Icebreaker underwear. Hm, ok. That is actually super helpful, since I bought two different shirts and didn't realize they were different weights. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. However, pulling on an itchy sweater or climbing into bed with an itchy blanket can ruin any relaxation time you had Just from trying them on, I think the sizing is pretty accurate. I'll try both shirts on tonight and think about it some more. Wool is a wonderfully cozy fabric that's fun to wrap up in the winter time. Many knitters use it. In the months that followed, there was no more itch at all. Wouldn't surprise me, it's been a few years since I've had to buy some. Apparently I'm one of the only people on earth who gets itchy from merino wool. The problem is the waist band and how it irritates my skin. Cool, thanks! I have a handful of wool garments- mostly Ibex. I have the exofficio on my list to try once my credit card cools down. Do you think it's an allergy or are they just rough? Maybe that will feel better out of the box. Awesome, learning something new! I am a XXL and concerned that they are going to be hugging the muffin tops. Or is there any other brand which is better than them? 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 … use the following search parameters to narrow your results: /r/Onebag is a community devoted to the idea of lugging around less crap. The Wool and Prince shirts will stop feeling itchy starting from the first washing. I'm 6'4" 250lbs, and the XLT is a little tight on the ol' belly. Briggs & Riley, Tumi, Rimowa, etc.) No Referral Links or Codes - Posts with referral links and codes are not permitted. 1. 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. You may link to an external website within a text post with additional contextual narrative. I just bought and am trying out: Saxx, Mack Weldon, Icebreaker, Uniqlo Airism, and Wool&Prince underwear. Small every day pack that can handle a lot of weight comfortably? 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. [–]fikis 10 points11 points12 points 1 year ago (11 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. Is it overkill? [–]xweb01[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children). It is laundry detergent for wool and it has lanolin in it (or something similar? They are all itchy to me to some degree. Should I just expect to get used to it? 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. Sometimes automod is a little enthusiastic. But now I'm going to definitely check Outlier out. This is my concern. That is it! There's been some discussion in this thread and elsewhere that quality has declined for exofficio. I plan on washing that shirt soon as I got a 'stain' from eating but kinda worried about if it will come out. I thought I had just thrown 50 euro into the trash. Goodbye itchy and scratchy.. Read more No Low-Effort Posts - Text posts should include contextual narrative. If you feel that your post was unfairly removed, please message the mod team by sending a message to /r/onebag for reconsideration. [–]xweb01[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child). 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. So I don't know if it's allergy or not. I think I'm going to send these back and maybe try another brand, or stick with cotton/synthetic blends. Specifically, the itchiness of wool is generally acquired by the quality of the fibers used and spun to craft the material. They might be a tiny bit itchy, but their higher numbered merino is super soft. Since I'll be using these mainly for one-bag business and leisure travel, I'm not too worried about long-term non-washing. 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. I like merino for all the reasons you do, but namely for its insulating, antimicrobial, wicking, and fast drying properties. (40L). Great shirts, but you'll have to take care in washing them; wash them infrequently on tap cold, delicate, and air dry. sure thing. yes, I tried very hard to make them work but had to sell them because I couldn't get over the itch. Are the sizes pretty accurate? 5. This means they’ll often aggravate the skin when pressed up. 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). https://www.amazon.com/Eucalan-Lavender-Fine-Fabric-Ounce/dp/B001DEJMPG - this looks like it. Merino is wool, but not as you know it. You maybe also allergic to either the detergent you are using or the wool itself. This will allow posts to be sorted, based on their content. Is the Patagonia Black Hole bag right for me? But I wore it for a while anyway, and within a few days the itch was almost entirely gone. But I don't want to wash them if it's a lost cause, because then I can't return them. 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. It is a very fine quality and is brilliant to knit with (apparently). Second time will result in an indefinite ban. Then, I'm carrying extra shirts, which kind of violates the purpose. https://www.amazon.com/Eucalan-Lavender-Fine-Fabric-Ounce/dp/B001DEJMPG. Is this something that will go away or improve after washing? Non-itch, lightweight and silky-soft next to your skin. That's good to know if I keep them. Luckily, merino wool isn’t anything like the wool your grandpa used to rock. [–]java2412 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children). Many people have thought that the itch caused by wool products is an allergic reaction, possibly to lanolin, but studies at … Some are synthetics, some are wool blends, some are cotton/synthetic blends. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Lots of different scents. Darn tough socks, exofficio underwear, but even the wool and prince tees are great as well. I'll definitely get this for my socks/underwear, even if I don't keep the shirts. My question is: do you have Wool & Prince dress shirts, and if so, are they itchy for you? Thanks for the advice. [–]chesapeakeair 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (2 children). [–]mustelafuro72 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (2 children), [–]dawgsjw 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (1 child). Merino wool hats and neck accessories by BUFF®. Merino wool is finer than human hair and can be softer than cashmere. Seems like all Merino is a tiny bit itchy to start, and it gets better with wear/washing. 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. If you include a link to an external website or blog, provide at least a few sentences of context for the link. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Even though merino wool is not usually itchy, wool affects everybody differently. [–]java2412 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children), Yeah I have WP Henley and while they fit well, they are kinda itchy. All those factors combined will determine the outcome. I actually bought 2 tee's from Wool and Prince to test them out and worn them almost every day without washing them yet. Travel Related Posts Only - Posts/requests for bag recommendations should be travel related. man, I don't know. Sad if it's true. Good catch. Writer Marie Knowles discovers the secrets behind the softness of this natural fiber. I think its just that my skin has become more sensitive, which sucks, because I love the properties of Merino wool base layers. Unlike other types of wool, merino is not itchy or bulky. they have a great little online community too. But I'm wearing icebreaker wool socks and underwear right now and they don't itch at all. I'm still kinda new to these W&P shirts, so I'm still in the babying it stage. Also, inside the spectrum of merino wool, how itchy the fabric is depends on how it's treated, how old the sheep was when the wool was sheered (baby sheep = softer wool), etc. They are more like 60% merino, and I'm sure they have their reasons, but I find them to be extremely itchy. Hm, ok. 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. I can't imagine something being that much better than them. 4. [–]xweb01[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). 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. Has anyone found ways to make Merino wool a bit less itchy? 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). Mod discretion will be used for post removal. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies.Learn More. If you ever had an unpleasant experience with wool … Depends but usually not when wearing my two W&P shirts. Grapefruit is nice and light and doesn’t linger. [–]yankeefool 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (3 children). Smartwool also has a couple pairs of long underwear available, with use 100% Merino wool for extra warmth and comfort. There are people who are allergic to wool/lanolin, but that's a whole other deal. And it's not for lack of trying — I have merino wool long underwear, undershirts, tanks, hoodies, balaclavas, socks and beanies. I don't want to iron in case I decide to send them back. However: I just got two Wool & Prince 100% merino wool dress shirts. I've heard plenty of people have no issue though. I was hoping that "merino" would truly be magic in that regard. But if I keep one or both, I'll give that a shot. Fewer, higher quality items, packed into a single bag for ease of transport make life simpler. This keeps content quality high, and removes the incentive of profit for redditors who post and comment, keeping the community fair, honest, and ethical. Merino wool might be itchy for you because your skin could be really dry or saturated with sweat. Winter hats and neck tubulars made of natural merino wool for winter and all seasons. I tried on the 210 GSM last night, and I feel the same way - it's noticeably itchy. Learn how to properly wear and wash. Includes our top picks for hiking from Meriwool, Woolx, Minus33, KUHL, Smartwool, Icebreaker and more. 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 iulier t-shirt is silky smooth but bc it's blended with poly. The softness or itchiness will mainly depend on the overall quality of the source of the wool used to craft the clothing. 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. Can’t remember) but all of the shirts, leggings, etc are much softer. I always wear an undershirt and bought all mine used off ebay, but no I've never noticed an itch. I just smelt it and it smells good now, no odor or smell of smoke. Luckily it is hard to see but still I'm kinda concerned about stains when I will be just handwashing these. First time offenders will receive a warning and a 1-week ban. Thanks for the counterpoint. 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. 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. How to Make Wool Less Itchy. In my case, after four or five times I HAVE to wash them. And it's been true so far with the socks and underwear. But I know I won't wear these if they are uncomfortable, and I don't want to waste the money. Writer Marie Knowles discovers the secrets behind the softness of this natural fibre. 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