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11-30-15 | 01:08 PM

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erig007

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Originally Posted by BassNotBass

I have yet to find anything available here in the states that is 100% wool and in that price range. The Stoic Merino 150 fabric is a 60% merino/40% polypropylene blend.

However it seems that BackCountry has the SmartWool Micro 150 (100% Merino wool) on sale right now... down from $75. SmartWool Micro 150 Crew - Long-Sleeve - Men's | Backcountry.com

There are some icebreaker for 30$/40$/50$ (40%/50%/60% sale) available all year but it's Canada only
Men's Clothing in the category Merino Wool, tops sweaters & dress shirts - The Last Hunt

I also have a few from MEC that are 100% but quality will vary. Since they've chosen to go environmentally friendly merino quality has gone down drastically. That's the price to pay if one care for environment. They should have improved their processes by now....or not? My old one are like new and my new one all have holes in them

Hopefully, glue makes wonders on merino

Last edited by erig007; 11-30-15 at 01:41 PM.

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