Having never worn wool until last winter, I've learned that some non-merino wools are very dry and itchy and need to be broke in like jeans. The oils from your skin seem to soften the fibers and once broke in, they're wonderful. One sweater was just too itchy so I just rubbed lotion on the sweater, and let it sit for a day or two and then washed it. And that worked well.
I'm considerin the Ibex Breakaway tights but they don't appear water resistent (and I'm worried they'll bind around the knee). Anyone know about these tights?
Last edited by vrkelley; 10-03-06 at 09:31 PM.