Thread: Wool, wool, wool.

Wool products should almost be free
Our last shed full of wool sold for $1.18/kg
Thats a new low

Originally Posted by BRADS

Wool products should almost be free
Our last shed full of wool sold for $1.18/kg
Thats a new low

I was going to hit the like button. But that's not the right word!!

Originally Posted by BRADS

Wool products should almost be free
Our last shed full of wool sold for $1.18/kg
Thats a new low

Sheezz that’s low. When I had anything to do wool I remember $2:50/kg being mentioned.. and that was down as well


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The possum merino gear is amazing , but it is all aimed at rich tourists , not much workwear etc.

Originally Posted by ANOTHERHUNTER

The possum merino gear is amazing , but it is all aimed at rich tourists , not much workwear etc.

I think its not aimed at work wear because it doesnt wear that well when you work in it. Well not for long and it will soon have wear patches on it.
If it did i would have more of it.

Originally Posted by BRADS

Wool products should almost be free
Our last shed full of wool sold for $1.18/kg
Thats a new low

Strewth !!!
Seriosly - I did not know it was so bad

Originally Posted by BRADS

Wool products should almost be free
Our last shed full of wool sold for $1.18/kg
Thats a new low

The best price I received was $7.40. 32 years ago. The wool industry needs a kick up the arse - they have served farmers poorly. They have gone nowhere in the 40 odd years since the wool board was disestablished, and now I see there is talk of going back to that centralised model.

And as an aside, in the worst of NZ conditions Swandri's are death traps. Terrible damned things. Heavy and soggy. Never dry out and the wind cuts through them like a knife turning your body into the contents of an insulated fridge.

When people exhort wool for hunting in they should say what they are comparing it with and how they are using it. Layering with good synthetics with a wind shield as an outer is hard to beat.

I agree, Tahr.

Wearing a woolen garment as an outer layer in wet/windy conditions is plain stupid - but you'd get the exact same results using the synthetic equivalent (fleece). Neither will protect you against the wind.

Wool (or fleece) can be worn as an outer garment in cold/wet conditions...but as soon as the wind gets going, you'll want a parka or poncho over the top to stop the wind cutting through.

As far as wool holding water and gaining weight - that's what you trade for the extra durability and warmth. Synthetics, while lighter and quicker drying, simply won't last as long with heavy use.

Pick your poison based on your intended use. Neither is right or wrong.

Originally Posted by Frodo

I agree, Tahr.

Wearing a woolen garment as an outer layer in wet/windy conditions is plain stupid - but you'd get the exact same results using the synthetic equivalent (fleece). Neither will protect you against the wind.

Wool (or fleece) can be worn as an outer garment in cold/wet conditions...but as soon as the wind gets going, you'll want a parka or poncho over the top to stop the wind cutting through.

As far as wool holding water and gaining weight - that's what you trade for the extra durability and warmth. Synthetics, while lighter and quicker drying, simply won't last as long with heavy use.

Pick your poison based on your intended use. Neither is right or wrong.

Try 'wind stopper fleece' its great in the wind.....ive got a beanie, jacket, bottoms and gloves....love the stuff

Originally Posted by Tahr

The best price I received was $7.40. 32 years ago. The wool industry needs a kick up the arse - they have served farmers poorly. They have gone nowhere in the 40 odd years since the wool board was disestablished, and now I see there is talk of going back to that centralised model.

And as an aside, in the worst of NZ conditions Swandri's are death traps. Terrible damned things. Heavy and soggy. Never dry out and the wind cuts through them like a knife turning your body into the contents of an insulated fridge.

When people exhort wool for hunting in they should say what they are comparing it with and how they are using it. Layering with good synthetics with a wind shield as an outer is hard to beat.

I only wear my swanni at camp, next to the fire, otherwise my fleece would 'light me up'......