Originally Posted by patopatasfrias
wool is all good... the only problem I've found is it seems to rip a more easily than some synthetic equalivalents (guess it's only a problem when you fall). Check out these guys (had years of serice from mine), haven't seen anything better:
http://www.icebreaker.com/
There is a danger of shoving a finger or thumb through the fabric when pulling it on or off. Having completely dry skin on the torso, and particularly around the shoulders, helps.