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Base layers are long wool underwear made from the finest and softest wool, in the world, known as Merino wool. Merino wool is produced primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
The goal of this site is to provide great information about wool underwear base layers. There is a lot to know about how to dress well for cold winter weather. Please email tips and advice to admin@woolunderwear.net |
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Can wool really be used as an underwear? I don't want to be itchy and scratchy down there? Why would anyone conceive of such a product?
Merino Wool Underwear
The answer to the scratchiness is Merino wool. The Merino sheep has the finest and softest wool of any sheep on earth. They have been carefully bred and selected for their wool quality. In short, Merino wool is the best in the world for underwear.
Merino wool is not scratchy. Merino wool is soft to the touch. It feels like almost any other material except that it is softer and feels nicer. The first time you feel Merino wool, you will be amazed that it is wool.
Merino wool is so fine that it is finer than a human hair. The wool is tested through the Super wool testing system. The wool is put under a microscope to verify its fine quality. The Merino sheep are continually bred and worked with to produce the best wool possible.
Live Wool Is Best for Underwear
Have you ever touched a live sheep? The wool is so soft that you are amazed. It is tempting to climb onto the sheep and take a nap (of course I know that it isn't possible). The natural wool has fine oils like lanolin that keep it so soft. Lanolin is so soft that it is extracted and put into lots of different products like Edge shaving cream. If you have an old baseball glove, take some Edge shaving cream and lather it up. The lanolin will make it feel like brand new, only softer.
Dead wool is a product that is scratchy. Dead wool is taken from sheep that are slaughtered. The wool is taken off with chemicals. The natural properties that make the wool soft are extracted to sell. The chemicals strip the wool of virtually all the good things about the wool. In the end, you get a very scratchy wool that doesn't drape well, look good, or feel good.
There are reasons to pay the proper price for a wool product. There are big differences in wool. Some companies have quality control and use wool sheared from live sheep. This is the wool that is soft to touch and that you will like having in your garment. Cheap wool is purchased from a slaughterhouse for fraction of the cost. The net result is that the garment doesn't have the durability or the nice feel to it.
Wool Base Layers
People that are avid in outdoors, in the Winter, are often skiiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, campers and more. Active people need to wear a base layer. This is the first line of defense against the cold.
The great thing about wool is that you don't get the chill effect. For example, when you perspirate cotton (so absorbent) will tend to hold onto the water. When you stop for a break, the wind will make you feel chilled. A wool base layer will wick away the moisture and eliminate much of the chilling effect that cotton brings. Wool is also a lot warmer than other products when it gets wet. That means that heavy perspiration will certainly help reduce chills.
Wool base layers are also fun to wear. They look great to wear at home or around the campsite. If things heat up too much, you can actually wear the base layer by itself. This may sound a bit weird, but the base layers look really good. They don't look like some cheap underwear. If you have a hot date, get them some nice base layers to wear around.
The Wool Undershirt
The first place to keep warm is the upper body. The upper body houses all the main organs and is vital to keep warm, to sustain life. Many people get cold hands and cold arms.
A long wool undershirt will be ideal for many people that are cyclists, motorcyclists, snowmobilers, and runners. Do you cycle to work every morning? A wool undershirt will wick away the perspiration and that will leave you smelling better once you get to work. The coldness of the morning commute will feel a lot nicer with a good wool undershirt.
The most popular color for a wool undershirt is black. Black tends to not stain as easily and looks really good. The other thing is that men often prefer the black color.
If you want the undershirt to wear under a dress shirt, than you may want to get white. Many dress shirts are transparent and black would not look the best.
A final tip about dress shirts is to look for fine wool material that has some Spandex in it. The Spandex will help the undershirt hold snugly to your skin.
Long Underwear
Most everyone has a pair or two of long underwear. Long underwear is worn for cold camping trips, when we are sick and have a fever, or to have fun outdoors or to work outdoors. Most people have quilted cotton long underwear. Cotton has historically been the most popular choice for its low cost and availability.
In recent years, fine wool long underwear has been getting a lot more popular. Most outdoor recreation stores now sell Merino wool long underwear. The reason is that Merino wool is so soft to touch. The fabric is very fine. You can make a great base layer for your outdoor activities with them.
Long wool underwear comes in various thicknesses. You can purchase long wool underwear in micro weight, midweight, and heavy weight. The majority of people prefer the midweight because it will cover the largest range of what people are doing. If you are extremely active, for example, you are running a marathon. Then you should get the micro weight wool underwear. If you are going to hike around and then stop for a while and take lunch, then a midweight wool underwear is best. The heaviest wool underwear is for people in extreme climates and you probably won't be moving around much.
Long underwear is actually a staple of American society. The people that built this country were out in the cold being pioneers, soldiers, farmers, worked on the railroad, and more. The way to stay comfortable and warm was to wear long underwear. Nearly everybody wore long underwear, in the Winter, on a daily basis. In the early days, you couldn't just turn up the central air to 72 degrees. At night, homes would get very cold. People would pile under blankets, use hot water bottles, and wear some long underwear. Long underwear was nearly a necessity.
Nowadays, a lot of people barely leave their home, in the Winter. They can watch television or work on their computer. What shouldn't be forgotten is the joy of getting out in Winter and being active. There are fun things to do like Snowboard, Tubing, and working.
To make the whole process more comfortable, you can use the latest technology in long underwear. Merino wool is the finest wool on earth. It feel great on the skin and will wick away moisture so that you don't get that chilling effect cotton gives you.
Final Tip
Get your girlfriend some Merino wool underwear. She will be more likely to go do outdoor activities with you.
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