Thread: Wool, wool, wool.

Originally Posted by Frodo

I'm going backwards. Getting sick of how fragile (and expensive) a lot of the synthetic stuff is. Would rather put up with some physical discomfort but have gear that actually lasts the distance.

Will be to be switching to woolen garments for the durability, fire retardant qualities, and long lifespan. The weight doesn't bother me.

I'm researching various options, and I've been looking into what the Scandinavians are into, as they've got a very long history of wool use.

I discovered something called Vadmal which is a type of felted wool - supposedly quite waterproof and very warm. The fabric was once used as a currency in Scandinavia (hundreds of years ago). I'm half Swedish myself, and I think I may have actually come across some of the stuff before - but I can't quite remember. Should probably get in touch with my parents.

I'm curious to know how it compares to your standard NZ wool options: Swanndri etc.

@norsk @Sideshow Have you guys stumbled onto the stuff? Be very interested to hear your thoughts on it if you have.

Cheers,
AJ

Sorry @Frodo I’ve not come across the stuff. But I do have a very nice possum wool mix beanie that is bloody warm even when soaking wet. I no how rough you farmers are @Ryan_Songhurst please note that it won’t last off you use them to calve cows wipe your hands decrease the tractor and at the end of your day use it to dry yourself down after you step out of the shower they are good for taking the shock out of you electric fence though.....I’ll let you get away with that one

But yes I had some socks made out of the possum mix stuff lasted about a month with usual ware warm but..