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rededelk t1_j4scmz4 wrote

Reply to comment by --Ty-- in What makes a fiber or fabric absorbent, wicking, breathable, or cooling? by DisenchantedAuD

Yes I can't explain it but wool is the best. I am fortunate that I don't get "itchy". Wool can keep you warm soaking wet and frozen unlike most synthetics (and wool doesn't get stinky). That said I have plenty of synthetics, it just depends. Hat to wool lined boots most of the time for my local and adventures

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--Ty-- t1_j4sfr88 wrote

Modern-day wools are way better than our grandparent's wools, too! They tend to be far less itchy if they're made well, because they go through a mechanical process that removes the scratchy bit. Merino wool products in particular have 0 itch to them!

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DarthMaulATAT t1_j4tgax5 wrote

I love my merino wool undergarments. I've had them for over 10 years and they're only now just starting to show some wear. A bit pricy, but non-itchy, lasts a decade, keeps me warm and doesn't smell much even after several days of camping. It's incredible stuff.

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