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Kat's avatar

Totally agree. These folks have top quality products all from small American ranches - Alpaca and Merino, and products are all made in America.

https://willowwindgoods.com

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Linden's avatar

Sierra warehouse has a sale on Merino wool base layers for both sexes, and some tops and socks.

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mannfm11's avatar

I have my fathers WWII P Coat and his Navy uniform. I have been told you can sleep in an Oxford suit get up and its good as new. Lifetime investment, if you can maintain your size. They are probably $2000 or more now. You think about old scratchy stuff, nice wool suits are smooth and soft. I'm going to search for the wool around here and create a hoard. Might be good to get a few sheep.

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Suzanne Kane's avatar

Good wool is impossible to find. Bought sweaters in late 90s that were made then. No more

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FourthTurning1463's avatar

I brought a wool blanket to Afghanistan. Didn’t regret the purchase one bit.

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pbow's avatar

Good for hunting in heavy, wet snow.

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Daniel R Myshrall's avatar

Filson has a lot of my money. I have a lot of their wool.

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Laura's avatar

I have my father's USMA grey, black letters, bright yellow stripe from 1955 blanket. I will passing it down.❤✝️🇺🇸

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Karwi's avatar

My experience has been mostly with wool socks and they don’t get stinky, even after hiking in boots all day. Definitely a fan!

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Cherie's Newsletter's avatar

Ah yes, but it makes me itch. Ha a lot!

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Heather's avatar

I have Raynaud's disease & heck yes on the wool!! It's the only thing that keeps me warm. Just ordered some Alpaca socks so interested to see how they compare to wool.

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Integrity and Karma's avatar

If it's allowed, I would be glad to see links to well reviewed products of all types- the wool socks I like ( I have very sensitive skin) are a wool blend.

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Jo Patti Munisteri's avatar

Merino is the best for skin contact wool clothing.

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Rebecca's avatar

I wish I could wear wool. I am allergic in a really ugly "oozing itching welts within seconds" way. I can wear alpaca, so I guess I need to add more alpaca to my wardrobe.

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William Voelz's avatar

Tried "SmartWool", Rebecca? Same itchy response all my life.....SmartWool never!

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Rebecca's avatar

I have a pair that I have never tried because I am a bit fearful to have my feet break out. Maybe I will give them a try....I will let you know how I do. It would be awesome to be able to wear smartwool. Thanks for the tip.

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William Voelz's avatar

Very welcome. PS. I know Michael for good reason is a wool freak, but I have found a SmartWool blend with Poly about (90% wool-10% poly is fabulous. A bit stronger. But have to hunt it.

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