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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 02:42:53 No.2844162 View View Reply Original Report

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Weather is starting to get cold and I wanted to get you guys opinion so I figured I'd get the wool general going
What's an acceptable blend in your guys experience for /out/ings? I'm looking at getting one of those L.L. Bean birdseye sweaters and it's 80 wool 20 Rayon. Will the rayon be detrimental at all? Anyone have experience?

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 03:22:05 No.2844164 Report

Quoted By: >>2844168

>>2844162
100% merino wool

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 03:54:18 No.2844168 Report

Quoted By: >>2844206

>>2844164
Isn't merino wool not as worm as say lambswool?

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 06:16:17 No.2844186 Report

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>>2844162
For /out/ I would say
Acceptable: 60% and up
Good: 75% and up
Great: 80-90%
Good: 100%

Luv me a pure new wool Aran sweater tho.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 10:36:07 No.2844200 Report

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>>2844162
Rayon is a cost saving measure, and not even of the good kind (nylon/polyamide). Imagine if your garment was made of 20% non-durable cotton, that's what it's like. Ok for casual wear (assuming the garment is also 20% cheaper), not what you want for the outdoors.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 11:00:11 No.2844202 Report

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Roughstuff is back. After the company was bought out by petromax and the old models discontinued, a new investor has bought the brand and now produces slightly modífied versions of the old jacket.
https://roughstuff.eu/en
There's tons of companies producing similar garments these days, but roughstuff was the first (I believe).

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 13:19:07 No.2844206 Report

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>>2844168
Merino will be warmer.

Warmth is determined by garment weight. A 150g fabric (that’s 150 grams per square meter) is considered light weight and for warm weather. Heavier fabric is for cooler weather.

Merino fibers are very fine, usually under 18 microns. Lambs wool (assuming it’s generic lambs wool) is closer to 25. It takes a lot more merino fibers to make a fabric of the same weight.

It’s like comparing 850fp goose down to 650fp duck down. Two quilts with the same weight will have drastically different temp ratings. 10oz of 850fp is a lot more insulation than 10oz of 650fp.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 13:32:15 No.2844207 Report

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I’ve found a few things at shopgoodwill. It’s kind of a roll of the dice because you don’t know the condition or if it’s been run through the dryer too many times.

Usually you’ll find things like pic related. Not exactly marketed to the outdoors, so there’s no information on garment weight, but it’s 100% merino wool. Size M, so if you bid keep that in mind. Those sweaters are around $100 new, so maybe 80% off after shipping. Ngl they work great for casual wear as well, if they’re not beat to hell already.

Outdoor name brands usually sell for a lot more. There’s a 250g 1/4 zip Smartwool sweater in a bidding war right now for $46. Still a good price, plus you know what you’re getting. But it may reach a price where it’s not worth the gamble or not worth buying used.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 16:14:16 No.2844224 Report

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>>2844162
im going paddling around some islands today in full wool under rain gear. the old timers knew it best. wool works so well in northern latitudes, ive tested capsizing in the stuff and its unreal how well it insulates when youre back in the boat even with the wind trying its best to cool you off again.

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Anonymous Fri 10 Oct 2025 19:21:07 No.2844253 Report

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Anyone got sources for wool button up shirts in europe? I know some overpriced germans and pike brothers cpo. Varusteleka uses reycled "wool". Can't find sources for swanndri in EU. Bison bushcraft is in the UK too.

Talking about swanndri... this one german compared several wool shirts for wind- and waterproofness and the swanddri actually performed really poorly.
https://bushcraft-germany.com/index.php?thread/2347-wollhemden-vergleich/
A US korean war wool shirt let through a mere 1/5 of the wind compared to a swanndri ranger. Pendletons shirts also better than swanndri, despite being substantially lighter.

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 19:04:26 No.2844426 Report

Quoted By: >>2844433 >>2844440 >>2844768 >>2844986

Ive recently taken the woolpill, and I aim for all my clohing to be 100% wool of some kind, but what's /wcg/'s opinion on socks - both thick and thin. As I understand it the market meta is that pure wool socks are simply too fragile, thick wool socks usually get away with 80% wool, while thinner socks compensate with a lower percentage of wool, usually around 50-60% wool and the rest synthetic. In my experience the 50-60% socks smell a lot after a day, while the 80% ones smell less and air out the smell easier, however would it be worth it to try 100% wool socks? Ive found some thin socks that are 100% with good reviews. In my experience 80% thick socks hold up fine, but does anyone have any experience with 100% socks?

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 19:30:42 No.2844433 Report

Quoted By: >>2844435

>>2844426
>on all levels except physical I am a sheep

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 20:01:07 No.2844435 Report

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>>2844433
Born to baa, forced to froth

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 20:09:37 No.2844440 Report

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>>2844426
Yes, workwear stores used to be the best place to get 100% work socks for cheap, but they are always thick and coarse. Good for winter use. still worth checking out but since globalism most of the stuff I can find is synthetic Chinese stuff.
You have to pay for them, but hiking companies have the best wool socks. HiTec, Smartwool, Wigwam, are some brands to look at.

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Anonymous Sat 11 Oct 2025 20:10:52 No.2844441 Report

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>>2844440
Ill give it a try then, thank you.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 14 Oct 2025 01:18:51 No.2844768 Report

Quoted By: >>2844960

>>2844426
from what i've heard usually 100% wool socks are less durable and don't really squeeze your feet much (i dont know if that's really a bad thing)
the only 100% wool ones i've seen are all like hand knitted by people on etsy or something
you probably wanna learn how to darn them too since it's a lot easier and cheaper than buying a new pair

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Anonymous Tue 14 Oct 2025 11:08:16 No.2844805 Report

Quoted By: >>2844884 >>2844901 >>2845023

Opinions on blanket pins and wearing a cloak welcome. I’m thinking of going full retard.

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Anonymous Tue 14 Oct 2025 23:23:48 No.2844884 Report

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>>2844805
I saw a cloaked wierdo down a narrow path, he passed me as it curved slightly but a few moments later when the path straightened out he was gone. It was walled on both sides making this pretty much impossible.

So yeah, cloaks are ominous things now.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 01:27:05 No.2844901 Report

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>>2844805
blanket pins to make an old school bed roll is based. During the summer months I like camping with just a ground pad and two wool blankets. Using pins to connect the blankets is even better

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:00:34 No.2844960 Report

Quoted By: >>2844962 >>2844963 >>2844997 >>2845380

>>2844162
Arctic fag here. Wool is goated with the sauce.

My humble opinion is that no amount of synthetic fiber is acceptable in wool garments. Despite the benefits it may offer to the fit and comfort of the item, it will drastically reduce its lifespan.

>>2844768
This hasn’t been my experience. I have smartwool socks that I’ve heavily used for 5 years that are still in good shape. As long as you are wearing good fitting shoes and aren’t washing/drying them too much, your wool socks should last a long time.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:12:13 No.2844962 Report

Quoted By: >>2844963 >>2844969

>>2844960
aren't all smartwool socks like at least 30% synthetic? when i was looking at socks that's what i saw at least

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:23:51 No.2844963 Report

Quoted By: >>2844965 >>2845380

>>2844960
>>2844962
Take the darntough pill.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 13:29:41 No.2844965 Report

Quoted By: >>2844970

>>2844963
but darn tough are exactly the same, are you implying they are 100% wool or that they are just good?

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 14:07:32 No.2844969 Report

Quoted By: >>2844979

>>2844962
Dang I’m a big gay retard I guess. I haven’t paid attention to the label on my smartwool socks for years since I get them free from work. I think they used to be 100% wool but you’re right, they no longer are. I guess mine just last so long because I wear them multiple times between washes and never put them in the dryer. I do make sure all my other base and mid layers are 100% wool.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 14:14:59 No.2844970 Report

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>>2844965
I’m saying they’re good socks and have a lifetime warranty.
You want socks that are snug and you’re never going to get that and keep it with 100 percent wool.
At least that’s where I’m at.
At the very least ditch cotton socks entirely.
Fucking life changing.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 14:49:59 No.2844979 Report

Quoted By: >>2844986

>>2844969
Darn Tough socks have been a wool blend for decades because wool blend garments are significantly more durable than 100% wool.

Interesting company too. They started in 1978, but were basically going bankrupt in the early 2000’s because they had just been selling comfy wool socks to soccer moms as a lifestyle brand and were being absolutely slaughtered by Asian imports. So in the early 2000’s they did a rebranding, focused on quality/durability and a niche market (outdoor enthusiasts), and backed everything with their lifetime warranty. A decade later they got a military contract and exploded in popularity.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 15:10:41 No.2844986 Report

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>>2844426
>>2844979
weird i have worn 100% wool socks for years and they didnt wear out any faster than cotton or whatever other material. im not super keen on wearing plastics on my feet

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 16:19:02 No.2844997 Report

Quoted By: >>2845025

>>2844960
Nigga, you got it the wrong way around. Merinowool especially is fragile so synthetics are added to increase the durability and lifespan

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 18:40:51 No.2845023 Report

Quoted By: >>2845124

>>2844805
Anorak is the weirdest I'll go.

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Anonymous Wed 15 Oct 2025 19:22:37 No.2845025 Report

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>>2844997
It’s true. The softness and heat retention of wool are factors of its individual thread size, but so is durability. Cashmere is softer and warmer than merino garments if the same fabric weight due to having finer fibers, but is less durable because the individual fibers are weaker. Typical retail wool like Shetland and Donegal are scratchier but last forever. Merino took off in popularity because it’s a sweet spot of comfort and durability.

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Anonymous Thu 16 Oct 2025 10:01:02 No.2845124 Report

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>>2845023
That's what I like living in cold climates like Scandinavia, I could wear anoraks and still be normal, unless it's the city, people in the city are weird.

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Anonymous Fri 17 Oct 2025 16:54:40 No.2845365 Report

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I appreciate all the knowledge in this thread

Bump for quality

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Anonymous Fri 17 Oct 2025 18:43:26 No.2845380 Report

Quoted By: >>2845417

>>2844960
>My humble opinion is that no amount of synthetic fiber is acceptable in wool garments. Despite the benefits it may offer to the fit and comfort of the item, it will drastically reduce its lifespan.
Based and true. Norwegian fag here, I use wool socks year round. Also wet wool still insulates.
>>2844963
You call that a sock?

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Anonymous Fri 17 Oct 2025 18:44:40 No.2845381 Report

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Bought two pairs of clothing made in Yak wool from Nepal. Feels rough as fuck on the skin (so use base layer) but it's the toughest wool I've ever felt, also a more warm than merino. Not sure about breathability though.

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Anonymous Fri 17 Oct 2025 23:17:17 No.2845417 Report

Quoted By: >>2845470 >>2845480

>>2845380
what socks do you buy norwegiananon?

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Anonymous Sat 18 Oct 2025 04:23:07 No.2845470 Report

Quoted By: >>2845480 >>2845488

>>2845417
He uses wool knitted from his sisters cunt hair.

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Anonymous Sat 18 Oct 2025 09:03:45 No.2845480 Report

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>>2845417
Do excuse the bad quality photo, my phone camera sucks. Also I am out visiting my brother and his family ATM.
The 2 in the middle is 100% wool, the one with white and red is my sister's handy work and the blue one is from a grand aunt, they are a bit too nice for proper outing then I use the big one witch is this one. https://www.felleskjopet.no/hjem-og-fritid/fritidsklaer-og-sko/stroemper-og-sokker/raggsokker-graa-50342935-base/
The smal one I usually wear at any time also summer, it is a bit worn tho. I always wear 2 pairs when hiking to never get chafing. They are some kind of Ulvang-socks can't remember. Thay are like 60% wool. The big gray is 80% wool and every farmer, woodsman or outdoor labourer whort his salt have many off these ones.
>>2845470
This. It also depends a lot on the wool and knitting for how durable they are.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 18 Oct 2025 13:05:14 No.2845488 Report

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>>2845470
how much she sell for?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 18 Oct 2025 22:48:12 No.2845557 Report

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the only 100% wool socks i see are from random european brands that dont even have an online store

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 00:05:09 No.2845574 Report

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I got a barbour jumper made of 100% lambswool and i'm now wool pilled. Never putting on anything made with synthetic fibers besides socks and shells

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 00:34:25 No.2845577 Report

Quoted By: >>2845609 >>2845621 >>2845764

whool is extremely itchy I can't wear it!
Why tolerate something that hurts when cotton exists?

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 01:13:59 No.2845580 Report

Quoted By: >>2845611

>>2844162
I'd like to get some wool shirts, but I've always found them to be too itchy. Are there options out there that aren't like that?

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 06:22:39 No.2845609 Report

Quoted By: >>2845621

>>2845577
You are weak, your bloodline is weak and before the advent of synthetic insulation you wouldn't have made it through the winter.

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 06:37:28 No.2845611 Report

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>>2845580
You could always wear a cotton undershirt next to your skin.

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 10:44:56 No.2845621 Report

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>>2845609
This
>>2845577
Pic related is you

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Anonymous Sun 19 Oct 2025 23:51:22 No.2845705 Report

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Mohair is best, this one is ridiculous but if you can find a normal sweater it is elite midlayer

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Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 00:13:02 No.2845706 Report

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>>2844162
For me I only go 100% wool if I can I absolutely love Swiss army uniform pieces especially my wool greatcoat

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Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 07:50:17 No.2845760 Report

Quoted By: >>2845799

Discovered this wool wash recently. its got lanolin and a bunch of enzymes including lipase (the enzyme that breaks down body oils). I would but it but i still have a bottle of euclan that should last me a couple years at this rate

https://steamery.us/delicate-laundry-detergent

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 09:28:15 No.2845764 Report

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>>2845577
i'm autistic and even i prefer wool. from my experience the itchiness of wool depends on several factors such as:
>type of wool (many types of sheep/etc)
>how well it's processed
>how long you've worn it
try to experiment and use it longer, you never know

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 16:50:03 No.2845799 Report

Quoted By: >>2845806

>>2845760
How important is using wool wash compared to regular detergent?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 17:02:14 No.2845801 Report

Quoted By: >>2845822

I can't find fucking shit used. No thrift store has any natural fiber period let alone wool.
i just want socks. maybe underwear

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 17:18:05 No.2845806 Report

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>>2845799
depending on the detergent it can be bad for the wool. protease enzyme is added to decent detergents to break down protein stains. but wool is made of protein so it will damage the fabric.
Even if it doesnt have protease I think its supposed to be not ideal to use regular detergent. Baby shampoo is supposedly a better alternative.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 18:37:27 No.2845822 Report

Quoted By: >>2845824 >>2845899

>>2845801
>He wants used socks that cannot be washed at high temperature

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 18:58:10 No.2845824 Report

Quoted By: >>2845827

>>2845822
Yeah. I'm poor. Wool is anti bacterial anyway. And there are other ways to get things hot than with water

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 19:39:14 No.2845827 Report

Quoted By: >>2845832 >>2845899

>>2845824
>Wool is anti bacterial anyway.
Not anti fungal.

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Anonymous Mon 20 Oct 2025 20:37:13 No.2845832 Report

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>>2845827
Ok. I'm dirty.

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Anonymous Tue 21 Oct 2025 03:04:43 No.2845899 Report

Quoted By: >>2845990

>>2845822
>>2845827
>he needs to wash his wool at super high temps because he got it moldy somehow

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 21 Oct 2025 07:28:47 No.2845929 Report

Quoted By: >>2845938 >>2846149

i bought a bigass norwegian wool sweater and its too itchy
i got owned

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Anonymous Tue 21 Oct 2025 10:19:42 No.2845938 Report

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>>2845929
filtered by kino

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Anonymous Tue 21 Oct 2025 16:54:08 No.2845990 Report

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>>2845899
>He doesn't know of foot fungus

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Anonymous Wed 22 Oct 2025 18:02:54 No.2846149 Report

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>>2845929
Wear a shirt under it ya dingus.

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Anonymous Wed 22 Oct 2025 18:57:14 No.2846159 Report

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take the vicunia pill picrel

but srsly has anyone here have or used bison or qiviut (think it's musk ox? up in Alaska) wool?

over the last couple years i've slowly been switching completely to merino wool for as much clothing as i can

wearing a pair of wool denim jeans and a wool cpo shirt rn with a merino wool base layer, sure makes laundry a lot easier and they're so comfy and warm

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Anonymous Wed 22 Oct 2025 20:59:42 No.2846178 Report

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I've worked in a sporting goods store for a year now, and have access to a very generous discount on wool socks and such. I have a few already but want to build a lifetime supply of fairly thick socks for winter. How many is enough?

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