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any good or shrink-a-dink? (as in shrinks in wash)
what's sizing like (46 / 47 chest; 37 waist - XL or XXL?
ttfn!
they are certainly fitted so i'd go the size up if you're unsure. dunno about shrinkage cos i only handwash them, which has been fine
Machine washed a long sleeve jersey (delicate wash cycle, cool wash) - okay the first time, second time not so good. Now fits a very small person...
I found the merino base layers were fine, but the big logoed top shrank hopelessly in a 40 degree wash. Totally unwearable now. I know it says handwash on the label, but I washed it with all our other merino gear and everything else was A-OK. Have to say that the Twin Six merinos have been impeccable by comparison (but twice the price).
mine shrank after about the 3rd (30 degree) wash - in wash with all my other merino stuff which was fine 🙁
My mates one went in first wash, from medium to 5yr old - my son has it now. The arms didn't shrink as much as the rest did though 🙁
1st wash, major shrinkage - doesn't fit, it's in the bin and chalked up to not reading the label on my part
bought the 3 pack deal a couple of months ago. washed the baselayers about 15 times between them on 40c with no problem. Similar to the endura baa baa stuff, not as soft as Howies though.
Yep, don't machine wash.
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I am a small person in search of a merino top
Bought a Medium long sleeve top in Green a while back. VERY tight fitting to start, but I could just about get into it. Should have bought a size up.
Anyway, one wash (30 degrees) it shrunk a bit. So I gave it to my Girlfriend who's a size 8. Another wash later, and well... It no longer fits her even! It'd be about the right size if one of our cats got cold and needed an extra layer... 😕
I guess I `m not alone with the on-one shrinkage .. 1st time it was washed and didnt shrink at all .. 2nd time it shrank very slightly ... 3rd wash .... pretty sure its the top that Samuri has posted 😥
It was my favourite top also..
I have the base layer bundle. Fit is quite snug - I went for medium, and I usually take a small for t-shirts. Oddly, my "big logo" top hasn't shrunk at all, despite numerous machine washes.
Also have the base layer bundle and no problems with shrinkage after a couple of washes.
Got one of the cardi type things, it's fine, hasn't shrunk despite my devil may care attitude to chucking it in the washing machine.
Got the base layer bundle and no shinkage at 30 degrees after several washes. Great tops, i'm impressed and i'm quite fussy when it comes to this sort of thing. I had to size up as they are fitted but also narrow. Had to get the XL for my shoulders mainly. If you're not sure about your size, go up. Nice and long in body and arms. Well worth it!
If you iron them with lots of steam and stretch them while ironing, they normally get back into shape. You have to give it loads of steam and loads of stretch.
This worked with my Icebreaker that went in a 60 degree by accident. Didn't work for my bargain CragHoppers one that wouldn't have fit a 5 year old but said XL on the label!
40degree wash about 10 times for my long sleeve big logo one, no shrinkage at all....kiss of death now though probably
Wish I'd have seen this thread earlier!
I have a short sleeve base in small - is a little snugger than other stuff I own, but not too bad. Has survived 3 or 4 machine washes (30 degree delicate cycle) so far - if anything it feels a little less snug than originally.
1st ever wash after last nights ride, 30 degrees as usual with all my riding kit.
Just hanging stuff up to dry when I noticed it looked tiny!
aaargh, got a reverb on order from them - it'll be a nightmare if it rains......
I've got three - short andlong sleeve base layer and an On One logo jersey. All three are hand washed only (as are all the wool jerseys inour house)Wear them all the time. All three are stillin tip top condition (infact I've got the long sleeve base layer on now - mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Merino !!!!!
it's simply got to be icebreaker !
i have an old base layer which has skied all 4 continents for weeks on end, been motorcycling all round europe and still gets used mtb'ing.
machine wash with normal detergent every so often and their kit just keeps on working.
expense forgotten when quality remains tbh.