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So can anyone tell me how you measure the weight of wool ?
There isn't much difference between the 24 oz and the 26 oz, but when comparing the 24 oz to a 28 or 30 oz jacket, the difference is noticeable.Fabric are measured by weight per meter / yard. But not sure how one could measure a garment.
I honestly can’t feel any big difference between my different weight Filsons. It’s always better to have two medium thick wool layers than one super thick one, for water repellent, warm retention…etc.
This is not 100% wool, but mixed with synthetics. Unfortunately, without lining and thus scratchy and little windproof. The application possibilities are limited.
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That is a very cool wool piece right there.Sportclad Half-belt late 40s
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Buffalo plaid has become the "it" thing. I don't know about this season, but the past couple of seasons, it's been huge in fashion and home decor. It's weird. Urban Farmgirl country motif.
Wool was meant to get wet. It can absorb 60% of its own weight and still feel dry to the touch. It's one reason why it remains popular in wet and cold climates, like in Scotland and the upper ranges of New Zealand. Heck, Mongolian Nomads and the more primitive cultures in Russia still live in wool all year. I don't worry about my wools getting wet. It's actually why I prefer them to more modern tech like fleece. My thrifted cashmere sweaters remain some of my favorite camping gear, and they get wet on the regular.What do you guys do when your wool meets a bit of rain ?
I just try to avoid rain as much as possible and hang it up in a warm room to dry as soon asap, but I don't know if there are any more ideal ways or whether wool can handle rain better than I give it credit for.
That's good to know.Wool was meant to get wet. It can absorb 60% of its own weight and still feel dry to the touch. It's one reason why it remains popular in wet and cold climates, like in Scotland and the upper ranges of New Zealand. Heck, Mongolian Nomads and the more primitive cultures in Russia still live in wool all year. I don't worry about my wools getting wet. It's actually why I prefer them to more modern tech like fleece. My thrifted cashmere sweaters remain some of my favorite camping gear, and they get wet on the regular.
Depending on where you live with smells, pollution stink etc, outside line drying is the way to go. I don't know what happens to wool in the winter when you hang it out, but it takes on a whole other smell property. I even think something happens to the fibers, like it tightens them up or fluffs them...something microscopic happening. Everything takes on a "crisp" smell when winter hung, but wool opens up and sings a unique, newish smell. It's such a powerful smell that I can see it bothering people too.My real concern here is drying,I don't want it to smell like an old dish sponge.
Interesting, thanks for the info.Depending on where you live with smells, pollution stink etc, outside line drying is the way to go. I don't know what happens to wool in the winter when you hang it out, but it takes on a whole other smell property. I even think something happens to the fibers, like it tightens them up or fluffs them...something microscopic happening. Everything takes on a "crisp" smell when winter hung, but wool opens up and sings a unique, newish smell. It's such a powerful smell that I can see it bothering people too.