Wool experts I need your help

sambo. said:
imho one of the best things about wool is: it's fireproof.

ever seen what happens to those synthetic fleece jackets in a fire? not pretty and not pleasant.
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I agree. Synthetics have some advantages, but they are like wearing your own napalm outfit.

I guess that's why they recommend you don't wear them when you fly.
 
XMP said:
I agree. Synthetics have some advantages, but they are like wearing your own napalm outfit.
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yuh. i really worry about those one-piece baby outfits "made from 100% recyled plastic bottles!".

no way i'd contemplate dressing my kid in one of those (if i had any kids, which i don't. yet...... :grumpy:)
 
My Grandpa was a physical therapist, wound up having to pick all the melted plastic out of the burned flesh of a 6 year old girl with burns covering 90% of her body. Another point goes to wool, it is resistant to combustion
 
g123 said:
Hey Ulgah,

How heavey are the "Austrian Heavyweight Wool Sweater," What do they weigh?

Do they shink or hold there size?

Thanks,

Geoff
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Hi Geoff,

I have no way of weighing a sweater, other than say it's very substantual, and it is
heavier than any shirt or sweater I can remember wearing. Have to go to a jacket for
something heavier. That is "Boiled Wool," which is to say it has been shrunk. Just by
it's weight and feel will give you confidence, when wearing. I have washed mine several
times (in cold water) no shrinkage and no other problems. I'm very happy with mine. I've
worn it out in some very nasty, windy, cold, snowy, conditions with only a wool base
layer under it, and been very comfortable. I go out and walk four miles every other
morning and I haven't worn a jacket or coat for over two years. I live in central
Washinton, where it can get a little cold in the winter, especially when the wind is
coming from the east.
About two years ago, I did some research on this sweater (difficult to find info.) I
read, on a wool forum, (while dicussing modern lightweight garments VS traditional
heavyweights) a fellow said, "My Dachstein sweater may only fold up to the size & weight
of a Volks Wagon, but when the SHTF, (weather wise) I want my Dachstein!"
I understand that Dachstein sweaters used to be imported into the states, up to about
15 years ago. They sold for $200 to $300 in civilian colors. I don't know if they're still
made. They are worth much more than $25.00. Personally, I'll express an opinion, with
what little I know, I think the Dachstein sweater is the best of the best. :)
 
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