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Merino wool on sale at REI now

I just noticed this—-Smartwool base layer for $83 instead of $110 ((lots of colors).

https://www.rei.com/product/174840/smartwool-classic-thermal-merino-crew-base-layer-top-womens

Their own REI brand merino is even less—-$55.89. It is slightly thinner. This one get faulted by a few reviews for having a tight neck. I bought one and it is fine on me, but I do have a small neck. I do find the shoulders a bit narrow, and the body length is quite long on me (5’2”). If you are taller, like 5’6” or more, it should be fine.

The men’s selection includes some patterns like this, in quarter-zip or crewneck.

https://www.rei.com/product/174768/smartwool-classic-thermal-merino-quarter-zip-base-layer-top-mens

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Great, thanks lola!!! i'm glad i put off ordering my sister one for christmas. I just ordered her the Twilight Blue Marble as she likes the crazy colors. 😊 Tempted to get myself another, but i already have 2.

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Well, here I go buying socks again. Thanks, Lola 😊

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If you're seriously shopping for wool clothing, put merino wool into a search engine every few weeks. You'll get familiar with the brands, weave weights, colors, blends, and style trends. You'll also figure out where the wool is sourced and the relative prices and value among the dozens of merino suppliers. You'll soon discover what goes on sale and when those goods move to deep clearance.

While shopping for wool, you might also scan for silk, an amazingly comfortable and easy-care fabric for clothing items such as skin layers and sleepwear. My man-jammies are silk. They wad up into a tiny pouch and dry quickly.

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Costco has two women’s merino wool items online and in most warehouses; both are machine wash, line dry. Katherine Barclay merino wool crewneck sweater. $19.99 ($22.99 online). I purchased xl although usual size is large. Wanted the generous size to layer collared shirt. No bulk and nice drape. Lightly banded cuffs and bottom.
Seg’ments merino wool long sleeve tee. Light weight. $21.99 online. Assume price in warehouse is less $. I have this tee from last year and will purchase another. Took this tee to Provence and Germany in spring and wore it for sleeping as nights were cool. Close fit with shirt tail hem.