Wool garments general

[Anonymous No.17895355]

Do you guys wear wool garments? It's almost winter.

[Anonymous No.17895600]

Wearing a lot more wool than I used to. Starting to appreciate it more than I used to

[Anonymous No.17895605]

>>17895355
All I can wear are wool jumpers, coats, and socks. Nothing else seems to exist in my country

[Anonymous No.17895622]

>>17895355
i have 2 wool sweaters and plenty of boot socks. i want a pair of wool trousers, but can't find any i like outside of pic related that is sold out in my size.

[Anonymous No.17895630]

Merino underwear and merino short or long T every day. Then I have a couple of wool coats in the mix. Maybe a wool hat if it's cold. At the moment almost everything is either wool or 100% cotton

[Anonymous No.17895633]

>>17895355
Currently wearing wool blend ragg socks, pure merino long johns under cotton pants, a cotton shirt, a wool shetland sweater, and a flannel-lined wool jacket.
Dont have many wool pants because they tend to be pretty expensive compared to cotton.

[Anonymous No.17895663]

>>17895355
Where are those pant's from Op?

[Anonymous No.17895672]

>>17895355
yup, i wear big bill wool pants while working every day outdoors and have been wearing the same pair for the last couple of years. theyre great

[Anonymous No.17895679]

>>17895663
reverse image search newfag

[Anonymous No.17895751]

>>17895679
>Being called a newfag after a decade on this site.

You know what fuck your thread.

[Anonymous No.17895753]

>>17895630
How do you like the merino underwear?
What brand?

[Anonymous No.17895754]

>>17895753
nta but I wear icebreaker and they're great

keeps my balls from smelling

[Anonymous No.17896035]

>>17895663
Cavour mod 2 cargos

[Anonymous No.17896399]

>>17895753
WoolX
They’re okay

[Anonymous No.17896401]

I wear a ton of wool stuff, yeah. I’m happy to wear merino wool clothes and a wool jumper over it so basically all wool.

By the way, where can I get those pants?

[Anonymous No.17896408]

Been wearing these a lot now that it's colder
Gets a lot of compliments

[Anonymous No.17896752]

>>17896401
Cavour, EU brand. They are 30% off right now
>>17896035

[Anonymous No.17896770]

>>17895355
Yeah Big Bill 24oz wool in charcoal plaid

[Anonymous No.17896804]

>>17895630
What tee? I like the idea of a few plain tees that I can wear repeatedly without having to worry about laundry

[Anonymous No.17896833]

>>17895672
>>17896770
bigbillfags ascend

[Anonymous No.17896847]

>>17896833
>>17895672
hell yeah big bill chads

[Anonymous No.17896877]

>>17896408
From blind people?

[Anonymous No.17896887]

I got a merino underwear, bunch of sweaters in lambswool/merino/cashmere, and a lambwool coat. I'd like some wool flannel trousers but buying trousers online is a pain and I can't find one irl, and I'm looking at a grey/dark brown secondhand tweed balmacaan I shouldn't buy(I already have 3 winter coats).

[Anonymous No.17896980]

I got some wool Margiela pants on sale today for $150. Originally $900. Made my day.

[Anonymous No.17897056]

>>17895753
Either icebreaker or macpac. They are about the same but the macpac ones are often in the clearance section in store once a year, so I tend to have more of those.
At this point I wouldn't wear anything else.
>>17896804
Again usually macpac or icebreaker. About 150 weight for short sleeve and 200 for long sleeve. Any thinner and they are too thin to last. Typically in black, although a navy long-sleeved and some earth tone short sleeves have snuck in. Inprever the icebreaker ones, but again the macpac ones are often in the clearance bin and can't pass them up for the price. Although they usually have an understated print on the chest (line art of a mountain or something)
I'm due for a new set of long-sleeves will probably go all 200 weight icebreaker in black next time

I wear one every day, out hiking, around the house, at work. Either under a button up or in summer by itself. Feel nicer than cotton (the worst is a cotton T that you can't get off because it's stuck to you with sweat, my final 2 cotton Ts got torn in half because of that last summer)

Try not wash the thinner ones with anything that has a zip, a couple of mine got small holes or runs in them from that I think

[Anonymous No.17897070]

>>17896980
post pic

[Anonymous No.17897129]

My Woolpower 400 cardigan and me are inseparable during winter. I love wool so much. For coats, blazers etc I somehow can't stand it, idk why. I also love my wool socks and mittens.

[Anonymous No.17897133]

what are some decent (100%) wool long johns brands on the cheaper side of things

[Anonymous No.17897142]

>>17897133
Maybe smartwool if you're European. But like the only really cheap I can think of is you giving merino yarn to your grandma and she's knits them for you for Christmas.

[Anonymous No.17897151]

>>17897133
Meriwool. I dont know what qualifies as cheap for you, but my pair has lasted a year of frequent use without issue, so you get your money's worth.

[Anonymous No.17897167]

>>17895355
im trying to find a wool flannel and this made me chuckle
>Material: G-1000®: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) 45% acrylic, 25% polyester, 25% wool, 5% other fibers
=200%?

[Anonymous No.17897169]

>>17896877
:'(

[Anonymous No.17897179]

>>17897151
those arent bad prices, thanks

[Anonymous No.17897245]

why are wool pants, without any plastic blend garbage so hard to find?

[Anonymous No.17897251]

>>17897245
Are you in EU?
>>17896752

[Anonymous No.17897272]

>>17897251
usa

[Anonymous No.17897284]

>>17897272
big bill

[Anonymous No.17897300]

>>17897284
How is sizing? I’m 36” on a tape measure and I usually wear a size 32 in Levi’s, 33 in Carhartt, etc.

[Anonymous No.17897311]

>>17897300
The fit is very different between the cargo pocket and the non cargo pocket version

both are straight cuts but the cargo is much more generous

take your jeans size

[Anonymous No.17897346]

>>17895672
>Cavour mod 2 cargos
>>17896770
>>17896833
>>17896847
>>17897284
Big Bill looks very /out/ but as an Australian I need something lighter. I'm going to be doing Surveying so not a larp.

>>17896035
thanks

[Anonymous No.17897350]

>>17897300
the rise is fairly high too. like i can do up them comfortably near my belly button

[Anonymous No.17897351]

>>17897346
>as an Australian I need something lighte
better move to canada like the rest of us then eh bud

[Anonymous No.17897358]

>>17897284
wish they had in grey as well

[Anonymous No.17897362]

>>17897358

[Anonymous No.17897363]

>>17897362
Yeah I know, but a plain charcoal would've been nice, will probably pick up this anyway though

[Anonymous No.17897365]

>>17897346
Look at the new filson forestry cloth pants

[Anonymous No.17897384]

>>17897151
>my pair has lasted a year of frequent use without issue
is that supposed to be a lot? my cotton long jhons are 6 or 7 years old at this point and they're still in good condition
I use them daily for 6 months per year and wash them once a week

[Anonymous No.17897423]

>>17897351
I used to live in BC on a working holiday visa, the long term plan is too immigrate to canada/us eventually. The North-west is beautiful.

We have New Zealand but unfortunately the economy there is dog-shit so not very liveable. But good for trips.

[Anonymous No.17897442]

mackinaw wool is really good

[Anonymous No.17897515]

I practically only wear wool except for my dress shirts which are cotton.

[Anonymous No.17897616]

>>17895753
Varusteleka or Woolpower - made in EU.

[Anonymous No.17897677]

>>17895622
god these look nice.
Anyone know a yuro alternative in that style?

[Anonymous No.17898746]

>>17896770
these are on sale at Gostwear, pretty steep discount

[Anonymous No.17898788]

>>17897677
have you heard of shipping

[Anonymous No.17899453]

>>17898788
that price plus customs? They're expensive as is.

[Anonymous No.17899459]

>>17897384
Depends on the type of use, eg. do you use it for sports, etc. Also how much or how little you wash it.
Also even if there's a hole or something, these are typically easy to repair without visibile signs of repair.

[Anonymous No.17899791]

thoughts on anian?

80% recycled wool
20% nylon

[Anonymous No.17899938]

>>17899791
I've heard their shirts are actually pretty good, but I just don't want to pay that much for mixed plastic fabrics. I just ordered an 11oz wool flannel from Ecologyst, they're on sale rn for like $160 CAD.
https://ecologyst.com/products/the-wool-shirt?variant=39381106098210

[Anonymous No.17899942]

>>17899938
there's a burgundy one too

[Anonymous No.17899952]

>>17897167
The garment is composed partly of 65/35 polycotton and partly of manmade horrors beyond your comprehension.

[Anonymous No.17899976]

100% loden (aka melton, broadcloth) wool shirts.
https://shop.steinkauz.com/Merino-Lodenhemd-Grimbart-Grau/WK0602100-L
https://www.hubertusloden.com/shop/lodenhemd-2139#attr=3432,3447
https://www.walbusch.de/steiner-loden-hemdjacke/p/24-6530

[Anonymous No.17900006]

>>17895355
I try to woolmax, yes

[Anonymous No.17900012]

>>17895753
icebreaker is top notch but expensive
>>17897245
they're not you're shopping cheap mall brands
but a lot of time nylon is added intentionally to alter the drape of the wool or make it stronger, it can be added to cheapen things but there's other reasons to add it where it can be desirable. for example angora wool isn't strong enough to make garments on its own. and most wools unblended make for poor, short-lasting socks.

[Anonymous No.17900125]

>>17895622
I'd suggest Berg and Berg. They regularly have sales. Tremendous quality

[Anonymous No.17900273]

>>17899938
the recycled part gives me pause desu

[Anonymous No.17900474]

[Anonymous No.17900555]

>>17899938
>>17899976
can you get wool shirts tailored like normal shirts?
does anybody make MTM wool shirts that won't bend me over the barrel on price?
i want a wool shirt and i can't wear off the rack.

[Anonymous No.17900569]

[Anonymous No.17901539]

[Anonymous No.17902138]

Hey wool nerds, please post your coats or coat inspo! I'm in the market for one, details here: >>17901958

Looking for something like pic without the bib, any ideas?

[Anonymous No.17902144]

>>17902138
For more context, I have a few wool sweaters already, a wool blend knit cap, can't get enough. I'd like to move beyond down and parkas but also not look like an old man, so I'm looking for thigh length, cargo free (chest and side pockets are ok), low profile buttons, and semi-formal collar, none of that double breasted peacoat bullshit

[Anonymous No.17902153]

>>17902138
https://leftfieldnyc.com/collections/sale/products/brown-irish-tweed-coat

[Anonymous No.17902167]

>>17902153
hmm i like this piece A LOT but it's almost double my budget

[Anonymous No.17902214]

yeah, I woolmaxx

[Anonymous No.17902218]

>>17902214

[Anonymous No.17902244]

[Anonymous No.17902246]

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/fine-merino-wool-turtleneck-sweater/MS01286.html
Worth?

[Anonymous No.17902254]

>>17902167
Spier and Mackay has a bunch of options that might work
https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/green-herringbone---car-coat--4987073-carct-fw22

[Anonymous No.17902257]

>>17902246
I dont know about Brooks knitwear in particular but in 2023 thats not an exorbitant price for a 100% wool sweater.

[Anonymous No.17902267]

>>17902254
meh, i don't like the waist pockets that open from the top. i prefer the lower profile side slit pockets

[Anonymous No.17902492]

>>17900125
How deep % do the sales go usually? At -50 I’d buy

[Anonymous No.17904801]

What is the white thread near the ankle, almost at the end of inseam, for in wool trousers? Is that additional length for alterations?

[Anonymous No.17904874]

mfw im trying to find pleated flannel trousers made of 100% wool and not filled with microplastics

[Anonymous No.17904931]

>>17904874
>christlarp
anyway yeah, finding ones without 15% nylon seems impossible.

[Anonymous No.17904982]

>>17902267
then cough up the cash for>>17902153

[Anonymous No.17904985]

>>17904801
what?

[Anonymous No.17904990]

>>17904985
not sure if inseam is the right word for this in English. There's this white thread that goes over and under on external side of my trousers, almost at the end, above ankle. I'm banned from uploading pics, so I can only describe it.

[Anonymous No.17905004]

>>17904990
are you referring to the serging?

[Anonymous No.17905014]

>>17905004
https://files.catbox.moe/kewrwt.jpg
I snapped a pic

[Anonymous No.17905016]

>>17905014
thats...not supposed to be there

[Anonymous No.17905023]

>>17905016
hmm, weird.
Description says this:
>The cargo pant comes hemmed, but there is enough fabric to elongate the leg by aprox 7 cm at your local alterations tailor

[Anonymous No.17905025]

>>17905023
is it holding up the hem of the pant?

[Anonymous No.17905031]

>>17905025
it kind of does, I guess that's what it for. I never had hemmed pants so I was a bit confused. Didn't know that you should be able to unroll the hemming

[Anonymous No.17905032]

>>17905031
that's a low tension stitch tho, like the kind designed to hold labels on overcoats on the left sleeve

a blind helm should absolutely not be visible

[Anonymous No.17905638]

>>17905014
as Anon said, that's a temporary stitch, just to test the garment and see if you're ok with it's length
it's supposed to be replaced with an invisible stitch
weird you got it like that

[Anonymous No.17906370]

>>17902214
very nice

[Anonymous No.17907519]

[Anonymous No.17907552]

First time winter here, how should I later myself? I wear cotton my entire life cause tropical shit hole.

[Anonymous No.17907557]

>>17907552
fine merinos for base layer
loose knits for mid layer
boiled/shrunken wool for outer layer

[Anonymous No.17907642]

>>17896408
Cool. Is that a mountain research?

[Anonymous No.17907730]

>>17900474
w2c?

[Anonymous No.17907837]

>>17897133
Stanfields maybe? I only have the microplastics ones on the left. They are warmer than my SmartWool 100% long johns for sure, not as nice as my Icebreakers. Can’t vouch for the 100% wool Stanfields pictured. Center is probably itchy as fuck. Right is probably cheaper compared to other 100% merino wool long johns on the market.

https://www.stanfields.com/products/mens-performance-merino-wool-long-underwear?_pos=1&_sid=4722a7654&_ss=r

[Anonymous No.17908173]

>>17907730
https://www.cordings.co.uk/conrad-herringbone-tweed-car-coat.html

[Anonymous No.17908296]

>>17897133
filson's merino base layers are 100% merino

but made in chyna

[Anonymous No.17908321]

[Anonymous No.17908615]

just picked up a pair of the filson forestry cloth pants on 30% off

>nice long rise and straight leg cut
>good lightweight twill weave, slight wind and water resistance

[Anonymous No.17908619]

>>17908615
that looks like a 9" rise lmao

[Anonymous No.17908623]

>>17908619
12 inch rise according to the tape

[Anonymous No.17910317]

[Anonymous No.17910330]

>>17895600
This. Bought my first two wool blankets over a year ago and can sleep cozily with the balcony door open.

[Anonymous No.17910359]

A lot of this thread (heh) seems to be about sheep wool but I'm more of an alpaca wool person after trying out an undyed alpaca sweater. Where can I find undyed alpaca pants to go with it? I don't want "low impact [dyes]" I want no impact.

[Anonymous No.17911424]

[Anonymous No.17911785]

>>17895600
Give flannel a try, best way to wear wool. So fucking soft and cozy. Feels like wearing pajamas at work.

[Anonymous No.17912228]

Got this for sale from rag & bone for $300, not a fan of the pockets but for that price I’ll take it.

[Anonymous No.17912288]

What should I look for in the tags to know it's quality wool, any brands to look for going to start looking for a few items. Was told pendleton was great quality and a good starting point.

[Anonymous No.17912295]

>>17912288
Not sure about specific brands, but I always make sure whatever wool products I buy are made in the British Isles. Those fuckers may be ugly but goddamn can they make a good sweater

[Anonymous No.17912298]

>>17912295
Thank you I appreciate it.

[Anonymous No.17912335]

Feeling comfy

[Anonymous No.17912343]

>>17895753
Don't listen to these chumps. Wooly is 100% merino wool. Don't settle for synthetic blended bullshit.

[Anonymous No.17912355]

>>17912343
100% merino base layers are retarded. They will be deformed after a few wears/washes and will tear much more easily. Especially since they're thin. 10-20% nylon/polyamide is ideal for durability without compromising too much of merino wool's properties. If you can get corespun merino/nylon it's the best.

[Anonymous No.17912517]

>>17911785
w2c?

[Anonymous No.17912633]

>>17912355
>They will be deformed after a few wears/washes and will tear much more easily.
you are retarded. ive had the same wool underwear and undershirts since 2019 and theyre still perfectly intact and functional

[Anonymous No.17912636]

>>17912288
harley/bosie co from scotland has been my go to for jumpers and vests for ages

[Anonymous No.17912639]

>>17897423
>the long term plan is too immigrate to canada/us eventually. The North-west is beautiful.
>>17897423
fck off we're full!

[Anonymous No.17912643]

>>17912633
Same. I suspect the "you absolutely HAVE to have some synthetics" is just marketing bullshit that people take as fact.
Now with socks, that may actually be true, because theyre constantly under stress. I havent tried pure wool socks so i cant say for sure.

[Anonymous No.17912684]

Woolbros, is Spier & Mackay the cheapest option to get 100% wool, high rise trousers from? I'd be buying from US

[Anonymous No.17912689]

I've never worn wool. But I live in south Florida so I usually get by with cotton or some cotton blends

Is wool worth it

[Anonymous No.17912807]

>>17912689
I got some tropical wool pants this summer and they performed better than any of my cotton pants.

[Anonymous No.17912810]

>>17912684
yes the cheapest

[Anonymous No.17912814]

>>17912689
Look for fresco wool, its low tension weave that is suited for tropical

[Anonymous No.17912816]

Eurosisters. Which producers make wool trousers? Where can they be found?

[Anonymous No.17912904]

[Anonymous No.17912912]

>>17912904
Rolling the bottoms up looks so much worse than having them actually cuffed properly

[Anonymous No.17913076]

>>17912912
I think the heavier roll works better with heavier fabrics
and thin cuffs for thinner fabrics

[Anonymous No.17913090]

>>17913076
Fucking idiot.

[Anonymous No.17913093]

>>17913090
But enough about you

[Anonymous No.17913536]

>>17912912
rolling the bottoms up is a mog, it shows confidence, its unbothered, its a statement, its fashion.

[Anonymous No.17914369]

>>17895355
Where can I buy a good quality long wool overcoat? Preferably one that goes pass the knee

[Anonymous No.17914462]

>>17914369
S&M polo coat touches the knee, can't think of anything that goes beyond the knee

[Anonymous No.17914555]

>>17914369
the thrift store
they went out of fashion after 2 world wars and global warming

[Anonymous No.17914580]

>>17912643
thats true, ive found wool socks do blow out in the toes or heels eventually but eh, still worth it to avoid foot stench lol

[Anonymous No.17914682]

I recommend these austrian loden coats, can be bought pretty cheat second hand

[Anonymous No.17915190]

>>17914682
you must be strong to carry all that weight, not even kidding
weak sõyboys will fall to the ground the moment they put it on

[Anonymous No.17915356]

>>17912689
South Florida says linen to me. 100% hemp linen or something. Or a cotton-linen blend.

[Anonymous No.17915435]

>>17895355
What is the best Irish wool knit sweater money can buy currently? I want a crew neck in cream similar to pic related and I want it to last more than 2 or 3 seasons. Cheers.

[Anonymous No.17915823]

>>17902138
Bond Peacoat from Billy Reid. It’s honestly the best thing that I own. I love the sleek lapel and the slim fit. You can wear it with jeans or a suit.

[Anonymous No.17915856]

[Anonymous No.17915887]

>>17914462
I'll give it a look
>>17914555
Unfortunately I highly doubt I'll find any in my country

[Anonymous No.17915901]

>>17915435
look into Inverallan.

[Anonymous No.17916087]

>>17915901
Thank you, definitely the type of thing I'm after.

[Anonymous No.17916539]

>>17895630
Are merino undies good for summer?

[Anonymous No.17918182]

Is it worth me upgrading to the 100 percent wool between these two? Does a blend matter that much? I want to use it for active use. So was thinking of going with the blend as it might be a bit hardier?

https://www.mctavish.com.au/collections/knit/products/solstice-crew

https://www.mctavish.com.au/collections/knit/products/merino-fisherman-crew

[Anonymous No.17918331]

>>17918182
i would take the pure merino over "extrafine" whatever the fuck that means

[Anonymous No.17918334]

couple of my first wool pieces i recently bought say "dry cleaning only".

Is there a way to clean at home without taking it to the cleaners? Seems excessive to have to do so for only a few articles of clothing

[Anonymous No.17918411]

>>17918334
hand wash in cold water
pat dry (do not stretch or wring the piece while drying)
lie flat on towel and air dry.

that being said, you do not need to wash wool very often, if at all.
the exception being base layers.

[Anonymous No.17919261]

>>17918334
wool is a little unique in the sense that its almost self cleaning you only need to dry clean once a year or less

[Anonymous No.17919594]

>70% wool
>30% polyester
should i like it?

[Anonymous No.17919612]

>>17919594
I dont know about you, but polyester in anything makes me sweat nearly instantly. Cool looking jacket but it wouldnt be worth it if it's uncomfortable to wear. Try finding something in donegal tweed for that flecked look.

[Anonymous No.17919626]

>>17919594
polyester is a material that has no breathability
you'll regret it trust me

[Anonymous No.17919709]

>>17918411
soap or no when handwashing? I was thinking maybe some dr bronner castile

[Anonymous No.17920607]

>>17919612
>>17919626
Yeah the aesthetic I really dig. Shame about the material

[Anonymous No.17920620]

[Anonymous No.17920628]

>>17919709
I don't use any soap, running water through a stain has been enough.

I do have to stress how seldom you need to wash a wool sweater, mine go years without being washed.

[Anonymous No.17920871]

cool wool

[Anonymous No.17920950]

>>17920620
>quality polyester

[Anonymous No.17920984]

>>17920950
yeah really don't know what filson is doing

[Anonymous No.17921529]

Bros, I've been wanting a nice wool sweater or two for a while now. What colors are versatile and which companies should I buy from if I want to buy new? I was looking at O'Connell's but I don't know if they're worth what I would pay. I don't frequent this board, so I don't know the technical terms, but I like the looks of British and Scandinavian fishermen if that helps. Any help at all would be appreciated.

[Anonymous No.17921533]

>>17921529
>What colors are versatile
white, cream, beige, gray
>which companies should I buy from
there was a sweater thread a week or two ago if you'd bother with the archives, but to say a couple
>aran
>heimat
>your grandma

[Anonymous No.17922324]

>>17921529
heather gray is probably the most neutral and flexible

[Anonymous No.17922488]

>>17912912
>>17912904
>>17912335
>>17897362
>>17897284
I'm sacerd of buying one of these becouse they look itchy

[Anonymous No.17922517]

>>17922488
the big bill are shrunken wool, they're less itchy than knit

[Anonymous No.17922531]

>>17922517
agreed, the big bill merino ones are comfy theyre almost like pajamas. ive taken many naps in them lol

[Anonymous No.17922578]

>>17895355
>ear wool garments? It's almost winter.

[Anonymous No.17922625]

>>17895355
I have wool sweaters and wool hats.
I don't have any wool pants. They all look like boomer clothes.

[Anonymous No.17922783]

This thread makes me jealous as fuck. I'd be lucky to have one month a year to wear any of this.

[Anonymous No.17922792]

>>17922625
>I don't have any wool pants
then you'll have cold legs while everyone ITT have cosy comfy legs

[Anonymous No.17922800]

i'm fully aware this is a fag thing to say but does anyone else here hand knit their own socks? picrel is one i just finished. way easier than you'd think and it only takes ~$15 and a weekend

[Anonymous No.17922801]

>>17922800
that's pretty cool

[Anonymous No.17922807]

>>17922800
respect.

[Anonymous No.17922809]

>>17922800
how do you handle the elastics?

[Anonymous No.17922816]

>>17922809
if you mean actual elastic thread at the cuff, there's no need to use any. most any ribbing technique and an adequately stretchy cast-on/bind-off method (both are easy to learn) gives you all the stretch you could possibly need

but if you mean how the sock itself stretches to fit your foot, that's also the novelty of making your own. sock patterns typically come with multiple sizes but even then you can riff off of those to make a custom sock that's the exact dimensions of your foot

[Anonymous No.17922842]

>>17922783
a lighter weight wool you can wear in warmer weather

[Anonymous No.17922848]

>>17922783
look for fresco wool

[Anonymous No.17923375]

>>17895355
Wool pants are GOATED when it comes to cold weather. Mine don't fit as well anymore because I started working out, but I'm interested in buying new ones.

[Anonymous No.17923420]

>>17922800
it's more of a fag thing to justify what you're making, then to make things. diy garments are based, so long as you have taste and skill, both of which you appear to have.
have some confidence anon

[Anonymous No.17923426]

>>17922800
:O thats actually incredible

[Anonymous No.17923497]

>>17922800
do you have an Etsy?
I'd buy some 100% wool socks from you.

[Anonymous No.17923597]

>>17923497
yea sure grab a pair
etsy.com/deeznuts

[Anonymous No.17923619]

Would you rather buy a 100% cashmere Loro Piana coat or a 100% camel Prada coat? Both used. The Prada costs 100€ more.

[Anonymous No.17923632]

>>17923619
brand doesn't matter, especially when you buy used.
which coat is better constructed, which coat has held up better over time etc.

do you know how to judge cashmere quality?

[Anonymous No.17923649]

>>17923632
I mentioned the brands in case one of them tends to make better constructed products than the other. Are they close enough in this case?
I don’t know how to judge the quality of either material, but I’ve heard good things about Loro Piana fabrics.
They’re being sold online so I can only decide based on pics. Private sales so I also wouldn’t be able to return them. Is it too risky? I want to get a longer wool coat than the one i currently have and going for used items from luxury brands seems like much better value than getting something new for the same price. Maybe normal wool would be less risky though.

[Anonymous No.17923705]

>>17923649
go for the cheaper one, and use it as a springboard to figure out what you really like.

[Anonymous No.17923720]

>>17923497
i don't really have an interest in selling what i make but i'm serious that you guys should get into knitting too. not just because you could have an infinite supply of custom knitwear but also bc you gain terminator vision for anything knit, in that you can tell the actual quality of a garment in a store just by looking at it. even when a sweater was made with high quality wool you can instantly see if the brand actually gave a fuck about how it was put together once you know how sweater construction works and you've done it by hand

sorry for the rant. here's the next pair i'm working on

[Anonymous No.17923739]

>>17912816
bump

[Anonymous No.17923750]

>>17923720
if you change your mind, you'll have at least a couple orders.

[Anonymous No.17923755]

>>17923649
>Private sales so I also wouldn’t be able to return them. Is it too risky?
being able to inspect the quality and fit in person is much more important desu

[Anonymous No.17923769]

>>17923755
if you know your measurements, you don't really need to inspect a garment in person, and with quality photos (not the impossibility people pretend it to be) then you can see any wear and tear just fine.

t. 90% of my wardrobe is ebay.

[Anonymous No.17923802]

>>17923705
Then maybe i should look at cheaper stuff instead first. The cheaper of the two is still over 400.
>>17923755
Yeah and being able to return what I buy would allow me to inspect the products and try them on without worrying about losing my money or having to resell said products.
As >>17923769 said though there are some sellers who post proper, clear pictures, even focusing on the problematic or damaged areas, and who also post measurements. They seem to be the minority though. There are also guys who just post shit like this though
https://www.vestiairecollective.com/men-clothing/coats/loro-piana/black-cashmere-loro-piana-coat-39046589.shtml

[Anonymous No.17923813]

>>17923802
I was gonna suggest you try a few scarves, and maybe a light sweater to dip into cashmere, then go for a jacket.

[Anonymous No.17923829]

>>17923813
Oh I already have items that are either fully or partially made out of cashmere. I love it. I just don’t think that qualifies me to judge the quality of a cashmere coat

[Anonymous No.17923907]

>>17911785
Is that Pini Parma?

[Anonymous No.17923910]

>>17895751
>chanologyfag
>still can't in2 reverse image search
I believe you bro

[Anonymous No.17924116]

>>17895751
you are indeed a newfag if you don't know the reverse image search function

[Anonymous No.17924125]

>>17923720
nice anon I may have to give that a shot

[Anonymous No.17924126]

>>17923720
Similar experience but leatherwork

[Anonymous No.17924193]

>>17923720
LOL my mom has this skill. she has roasted me bad for some of the sweaters ive bought saying they were finished poorly or made questionable knit choices

[Anonymous No.17924796]

bump

[Anonymous No.17924861]

>>17923720
How is this pattern called? Or if you don't mind explaining, how do you get the loop to run diagonally and over the other loops?

[Anonymous No.17924891]

>>17895355
Calls them “garments.” Shut up dork

[Anonymous No.17924926]

>>17923720
Man, I've always wanted to try to get into it, but I am terrible at following patterns. How'd you start? What are some good resources?

[Anonymous No.17924949]

wool pants suck, i'm not gonna pay for dry cleaning.
wool sweaters are too hot for me.

[Anonymous No.17924991]

>>17924949
pansy.

[Anonymous No.17925030]

>>17924949
wool pants make you feel like such a fucking boss I have no idea why you would think it was appropriate to air your anti wool pants take out in public, honestly you should be taken into the town square and have rocks thrown at your head.

[Anonymous No.17925033]

can anyone tell me their experiences with mohair?
I've never felt it or worn it, but every piece I've seen looks really comfortable and warm. But I was interested in knowing if it's functional as well as aesthetic
any brand recommendations would be great as well

[Anonymous No.17925037]

>>17925030
this.
I've been wearing my Codet wool for a few days, they're the softest, warmest pants I've ever worn.
my Filsons and Malonds are warm, but nowhere near as soft.

[Anonymous No.17925041]

>>17924949
anon you only gotta do maybe once every year

[Anonymous No.17925043]

which color?
sorry for terrible ass pic
100% wool

[Anonymous No.17925051]

>>17925043
black/navy probably more versatile, i like saving my brown pants for cords (if trying to be efficient is your goal)

[Anonymous No.17925054]

>>17925041
I'm PNW, so I can wear mine like 5 months of the year, easy

[Anonymous No.17925063]

>>17925054
i meant dry clean

[Anonymous No.17925101]

>>17925063
oh, for sure

[Anonymous No.17925113]

>>17925043
i like earth tones

[Anonymous No.17925115]

>>17925113
I like your dead daughter and whore wife.

[Anonymous No.17925142]

Any good wool pants in Europe?

[Anonymous No.17925158]

>>17925113
>>17925054
>>17925043
>>17925041
Post your brands, bros.

[Anonymous No.17925162]

>>17925158
Codet, Malone, and Filson.

[Anonymous No.17925197]

>>17925158
the burnt orange is spier and mackay single pleat high rise

the green pair is big bill merino

[Anonymous No.17925199]

>>17924861
>How is this pattern called?
"business casual" by tanis lavallee. i'm using 100% alpaca yarn, fingering/sock weight and 2.5mm 40" circular needles
>how do you get the loop to run diagonally and over the other loops?
it's actually a really simple form of cable knitting -- get a cable needle (blue one in the middle in picrel), it's used to temporarily store stitches in the front or back of the work while other stitches are being knit to create a crossed-over/under effect
in picrel, because my diagonal stitch line is going to the left, when it comes time for me to knit that diagonal stitch i transfer it from the left needle to the cable needle and use the cable needle to hold it in front. then i knit the next stitch in the row, then transfer the diagonal stitch from the cable needle back to the left needle and knit it. now the diagonal stitch has been "crossed over" the one that was originally to the left of it
it's hard to explain in text form but there's tons of tutorials/explanatory videos on youtube, just search "cable knitting tutorial"

[Anonymous No.17925222]

>>17925197
>>17925162
Thanks. The Spier and Mackay pants look great but they're made in China, which is disappointing.

I have a pair of Big Bill and love them. I need to see if they have dressier colors than the moss green I have.

[Anonymous No.17925234]

>>17924926
learn the basics first. don't attempt socks right away
basic advice/supplies:
get 5.0mm needles, NOT single-pointed or double-pointed. get some circular ones like in picrel. they feel way better to knit with than single-pointed (the traditional kind you probably think of when you imagine someone knitting). i prefer wood/bamboo/etc needles because they're less slippery than metal ones, UNLESS you're knitting socks. trying to use wood needles below 3.0mm is like knitting with toothpicks. get metal ones (2.5mm) once you're ready for socks

then as for yarn, to learn with get some worsted/aran weight yarn. acrylic is fine since you're just using it to practice, but this is the only time when you should buy anything acrylic or nylon blend, once you've figured out tension control start getting the real stuff. you don't need a 1b skein ("skein" = 1 unit of yarn), get one that's at least a couple hundred grams and buy more as you need it during the learning period

i used "sheep & stitch"'s youtube tutorials to learn. i don't remember what cast-on method she uses in her beginner tutorials but i'm willing to bet it's backwards-loop. don't use backwards-loop it's fucking retarded. look up a long-tail cast on tutorial and spend the extra 20 minutes learning it, it's vastly better for beginners once you're actually knitting, since it keeps your stitches much more stable and well-tensioned during the first few rows

cast on 30 or so stitches, then knit rows of garter stitch until it's comfortable to do. then move on to stockinette (which makes the classic v-shape) and really focus on achieving even tension and having well controlled hand movements. focus on which way you're wrapping the yarn over the right needle while you're going, it really does matter

ashley lillis has a bunch of free sweater patterns + full tutorials once you're ready for something real, and pinkknits has good sock patterns + tutorials

[Anonymous No.17925238]

>>17925222
yea made in china is the only drawback, but they've held up well to three season's of wear and i bought during the black friday additional 15% off on top of the 30% off

it's a good entry point for most into the wool world

[Anonymous No.17925242]

>>17925234
forgot to mention, get 5.0mm circular needles at least 24in long. interchangeable is fine. for socks you can use double-pointed needles, but pinkknits has a tutorial on how to knit socks on circulars instead ("magic loop" method). she also has a video on how to knit 2 socks at the same time which is pretty good, though the 2aat method sucks if your circulars aren't at least 40"+ long

[Anonymous No.17925319]

>>17925234
>>17925242
shit, I guess I'm gonna learn how to knit...

[Anonymous No.17925327]

>>17925234
saving this post for my future self
I'm going to make a beanie or something for next winter

[Anonymous No.17925411]

>>17925319
>>17925327
godspeed. get a ravelry account, it's the best resource for finding patterns/quality yarn

[Anonymous No.17925557]

>>17925158
big bill forever and always

[Anonymous No.17925651]

>>17925557
if only they came in brown and black.

[Anonymous No.17926192]

>>17925199
thanks, that transferring part was quite clear, I got it

[Anonymous No.17926217]

>>17925557
Anyone ever try their work chinos?

[Anonymous No.17926288]

This is supposed to be a camel hair coat. Any idea why there’s a thread structure visible in some spots? Is it too fucked to buy?
Pic 1/2

[Anonymous No.17926291]

>>17926288
2/2

[Anonymous No.17926306]

What do you guys wear under itchy wool pants, I’ve got this pair of wool 60s German military cargos that I usually wear those skinny adidas soccer pants under but even with those it can get itchy if the fibers poke through just right

[Anonymous No.17926308]

>>17926306
long johns my young nigga

[Anonymous No.17926319]

>>17926306
merino wool longjohns.

[Anonymous No.17926324]

>>17926288
thats been poorly cared for, you should not see bare thread through the fibers.

your search continues.

[Anonymous No.17926331]

>>17926324
Shame, really liked that one. Thanks anon

[Anonymous No.17926335]

>>17926331
sometimes threadbare things can look cool, but that's something you'd have to judge in person.

[Anonymous No.17926340]

>>17926335
I’m not sure how visible it would even be from normal distances, especially at night, I just don’t know if spending over 500€ on a used coat that’s slowly falling apart is a good idea

[Anonymous No.17926347]

>>17926340
for that price it should be pristine.

[Anonymous No.17926409]

>>17926347
I guess it’s marked up because of the brand/material, but yeah, not gonna spend that much just for that

[Anonymous No.17926450]

>lined with cotton in the body
>lined with polyster in the sleeves
you can just cut them out like i did

[Anonymous No.17926451]

>>17926288
>>17926291
that's wear and tear, high abrasion removed some of the surface hair

[Anonymous No.17926458]

>>17926217
only the wool pants but my friend has their work pants, like the dickies style ones and he says they are superior to dickies in quality and fit similarily

[Anonymous No.17926691]

Reminder that flannel exists and is the comfiest, best form of wool. Especally for trousers.

[Anonymous No.17926695]

>>17926691
are these the spiers and mackay ones?

[Anonymous No.17926701]

Filson forestry cloth and Mackinaw wool today

[Anonymous No.17926702]

>>17926695
They're from Isaia, but I've heard great things about S&M.

[Anonymous No.17926710]

>>17926695
S&M doesn't have the coin pocket

[Anonymous No.17926712]

>>17895355
Don't buy wool, buy quality nylon or aramid synthetics. Wool is heavy, dries slowly, is uncomfortable, is bad for the environment to produce, and you cannot wash it. It's medieval shit kept alive by retards.

[Anonymous No.17926713]

>>17926712
This but polyester

[Anonymous No.17926718]

>>17926712
>is bad for the environment to produce
kek, imagine being this retarded
sheep's would die if not sheared, wool is mostly a byproduct

[Anonymous No.17926725]

>>17926712
>>17926713
Worst advice I've read here all week. Do you work for some Chinese nylon factory? Keep wearing that cheap, sweaty, plastic-feeling, wrinkled garbage that looks and feels like food wrapping.

[Anonymous No.17926735]

>>17926718
Well damn, anon. I guess that makes sense. Wool is just a byproduct of overfarming massive amounts of land with sheep for all their other agricultural uses. Such as... hmmm...

>>17926725
How much is Big Wool paying you to push their shitty fiber?

[Anonymous No.17926743]

>>17926735
>Such as... hmmm.
food retard but i guess a poor like you isn't eating lamb

[Anonymous No.17926748]

>>17926735
retard

[Anonymous No.17926752]

>>17926712
> is bad for the environment to produce
what do you think polyester is made from?

what do you think is happening to the polyester when you wash it? that's right it ends up in our water

[Anonymous No.17926755]

>>17926735
this thread was clearly sponsored by in the Big City

[Anonymous No.17926757]

>>17926735
The majority of sheep are farmed for their milk, to be made into sheeps cheese, and their meat. Those sheep have crappy wool because they're bred for food/milk, so it's the cheapest stuff that itches. It's literally a byproduct. The stuff bred for clothing (merino etc) you couldn't compare to the cheap man-made crap you're pushing because it's infinitely better.

[Anonymous No.17926767]

shearling slippers count, right?

[Anonymous No.17926773]

>>17926743
>>17926748
>>17926752
>>17926755
>>17926757
SEETHING

[Anonymous No.17926856]

>>17904874
This isn't necessary as a Christian but 100% natural is always ideal

Captcha: uH YAMM

[Anonymous No.17926880]

sneakers and wool pants (not dress trousers)
y/n

[Anonymous No.17926889]

>>17926880
n

[Anonymous No.17926989]

>>17924116
Holy fuck dude shut up who cares.

[Anonymous No.17926997]

>>17918411
what about for stains

[Anonymous No.17927048]

>>17926997
spot clean

[Anonymous No.17927057]

>>17926997
spot clean with a small wool brush or a soft toothbrush.
sometimes I'll pour club soda through the stain from the other side, then let it dry.

[Anonymous No.17927065]

>>17926712
you sound like my boomer neighbour who upon seeing me returning from a long forest walk in a downpour mentioned that my wool pants were ill suited for such conditions and to which i laughed in his face because they are purpose-built for that function. youd think an old fart would know this..

[Anonymous No.17927069]

>>17918334
i wash all my wool clothes once or twice a year and run them through the dryer even. they stretch out so much from use/wear that drying them on a low-heat cycle is just enough to tighten up the weave again. it doesnt shrink in an extreme way like how most people would say. the nice thing about wool though is that you really dont have to wash it all that much! it doesnt stink even if it is wet and left in a heap. amazing really

[Anonymous No.17927550]

Replaced my uniqlo (yes, it's great at that price for a new jumper. Yes, I know, I have a load of stuff from better brands that are marginally better but much more expensive) lambswool after five winters of wearing it like 75% of the time, a hole on the elbow. Still gonna put a pstch on the old one, aside from the hole it's great. Wash it maybe once a year in a decent washing machine on wool cycle with wool detergent just so it smells nice when i pull it out next year. Wool is fantastic.

[Anonymous No.17927597]

>>17897616
Ah, a fellow Varu appreciator. Any similar EU companies you know of? I love varu for basics

[Anonymous No.17927732]

>>17927550
yeah i'm always surprised by the quality of shit-tier wool and cashmere that redditors and /fa/ggots tell me is so much worse than the stuff that costs 5 times it. There's definitely a range, but even the cheapest natural fabrics are still pretty miraculous.

[Anonymous No.17928149]

[Anonymous No.17928161]

>>17897300
bruh. you are why i cannot buy pants that arent massive

[Anonymous No.17928304]

>>17895355
is wool the best material for a trench coat?? i want a coat that drapes on me and close to my body, not too boxy.

[Anonymous No.17928306]

>>17928304
yes

[Anonymous No.17929401]

Big bill Chads where we at?

[Anonymous No.17929418]

Is wool or camelhair better for a camel coloured coat?

[Anonymous No.17929440]

>>17929401
lil bill jr reporting in

[Anonymous No.17929450]

>>17929440
Better with suspenders desu

[Anonymous No.17929475]

>>17929440
Looks good dude. Nicely put together

[Anonymous No.17929565]

HOLY FUCK ITS HAPPENING

[Anonymous No.17929576]

Where can i find Wool Skinny pants?
kinda like wool skinny jeans i guess

[Anonymous No.17930444]

I'm on a trip in Japan and my only merino wool shirt, socks and undies are also the only ones that don't smell like death after a day walking around. Idk where to get merino stuff in Australia besides overpriced macpac

[Anonymous No.17930907]

>>17930444
doesn't new zealand produce a ton of wool?

[Anonymous No.17930912]

>>17930907
yeah, good quality too, if my Manatunga blanket is enough to go by.

[Anonymous No.17930965]

Found a moth larva on an item that I got from a second hand dealer. The garment is outside the house in a plastic bag now, and I thought it would be best to throw it away immediately. Is there any way to salvage it? Can't freeze or wash it at high temperature.
My concern is, that there are unhatched eggs in there, they can survive up to two years and just leaving it outside for a few weeks and removing visible larvae might not be enough. In the worst case I'd assume that it's fine and infest my wardrobe.

[Anonymous No.17930971]

>>17930965
why can't you freeze it?
if you can't freeze it for some reason, you have to get it dry cleaned.

it's worth the cost, so don't even bitch, just do it.

[Anonymous No.17930974]

>>17930965
dry clean it

[Anonymous No.17931007]

>>17930971
I don't have a huge freezer, so I'd have to remove all food from it to get the garment in. dry cleaning could be an option, but it cost me a 20 only and it's less the cost of the item that gives me a headache, but the fact that otherwise it's really nice and in great condition

[Anonymous No.17931020]

>>17931007
getting a great deal on a garment you really like is not an excuse to not care of it.
you don't buy a Ferrari for a dollar if you don't wanna pay for maintenance.

not to mention, it could damage the rest of your wardrobe.

[Anonymous No.17931850]

>>17931020
yeah I meant it was a great deal, but the cost is so low that I'd rather throw it away than risk damaging my other stuff. I'll ask the dry cleaners what they think about it

[Anonymous No.17932024]

A family member of mine knows I'm into fashion, so they went to eBay and bought me a 100% cashmere hoodie
I've never owned anything even close to 100% cashmere, so I was hoping someone could tell me
How durable is it? I want to use it as a layering piece for work/outdoors shit like biking & hiking, but I'm nervous about it being fragile and tearing easily or something
the brand is from Scotland which I've heard makes the best cashmere fabrics but I don't know
someone please help

[Anonymous No.17932136]

>>17932024
if you layer something over it, you'll put wear on the fibers and it'll start pilling/fraying.
cashmere is best when it can be worn as the outermost layer.
as long as you watch for snags, you should be fine.

[Anonymous No.17932141]

>>17932136
>if you layer something over it, you'll put wear on the fibers and it'll start pilling/fraying.
fuck I didn't consider that
I'll try to just use it as an outer layer piece then
thanks bro

[Anonymous No.17932253]

>>17932141
if you use a coat with lining on top, it should cause no issues
that's what lining is for

[Anonymous No.17932270]

>>17932253
from the house to the car to the office, sure.
if he's working outside with a jacket over the cashmere, that extended friction is going to cause fraying over time, no matter how silky the lining.
if I needed to work wearing a jacket, I'd wear a hardier sweater.

[Anonymous No.17932280]

>>17932270
fair enough
that reminds me that I'm using a 75/25 cashmere/nylon sweater when working outside
I wanted to get rid of it because I don't like the color but shit's more durable than expected
at least it's soft af

[Anonymous No.17932413]

>>17932280
now that's something I'd put under a jacket.

[Anonymous No.17932497]

I've been dipping my toes into wool clothing recently. One question I wanted to ask: Are there different quality of wools? Are there some brands that are worth staying clear of? I know there's wool, merino wool and cashmere and as you go up it becomes warmer and softer, but are there differences within each type of wool that is determined by brand?

For example, I read somewhere that Uniqlo cashmere sweaters aren't as good as more expensive brands. Is there any truth in that? Or is it okay to buy cashmere where ever?

[Anonymous No.17932524]

>>17932497
>are there different qualities of wool
yes
>brands to avoid
everyone will have their own criteria for this, but for me, if it's not authentic, I don't buy it.
Irish sweaters gotta be from Ireland etc
>brand brand brand
just get the uniqlo, man. it's okay.

[Anonymous No.17932533]

>>17922792
I do fine with thermal undergarments and wear whatever on top. Very toasty.

[Anonymous No.17932582]

i found a really nice shetland wool sweater at a great price, problem is its 1 size too large for me. Should i risk buying and trying to shrink it by 1 size? I know shrinking is certainly possible with wool, but im afraid its too easy to overshrink?

[Anonymous No.17932677]

>>17932582
there is nothing wrong with an oversized sweater, but you could also just keep looking and find it in your size.

[Anonymous No.17932844]

>>17932582
go for it, i shrink mine usually once a year a little bit after they stretch due to constant wear and get all baggy. just put it in a low heat cycle in the dryer and check on it regularly

[Anonymous No.17932869]

>>17926306
Silk long johns

[Anonymous No.17934083]

>orgueil
>A.P.C
>portugese flannel
i consoomed products from these 3 just now, did i do good or fucked up?

[Anonymous No.17934084]

>>17934083
>>orgueil
that's SDA for any denimfags, so i trust them. But i have no clue about the other 2.

[Anonymous No.17934222]

>>17934083
>>portugese flannel
aren't they cotton only?