Good value merino?
 

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 DrJ
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Just sorting through my Icebreaker kit and sadly realising that some items have become too small. Or I became too big. So assuming I prefer to buy new rather than moderate my pie consumption, any recommendations on how to do so without breaking the bank?


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 8:44 am
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Alpkit. Going strong after two years and hasn't changed shape after numerous washes.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 9:19 am
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Aldi are doing their Merino base layers next Sunday. The rest of their kit tends to be bobbins but the base layers are quality.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 9:43 am
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My aldi merino tshirt has been ace. And mountain warehouse merino socks- they're a cotton mix but imo that actually works better than pure merino, it wicks better.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 11:59 am
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Thanks for that, I will go check them out!!


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 12:59 pm
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I have had a lot of wear out of my Aldi merino, also got a couple of Decathlon t shirts which are a bit finer/lighter which have also been good.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 2:40 pm
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I have Aldi Merino and an M&S Merino (bought in a sale) - both equally good.  They are the bees knees for stopping odors


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 3:17 pm
 DrJ
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Thanks - I don't have a local Aldi but will check out the Decathlon offering!


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 5:04 pm
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Posted : 22/09/2018 5:06 pm
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I'm a lifelong cheapskate but I think cheap merino is a false economy.  All my Rapha has paid for itself over the years.  Although I use polyester or polypropylene when it's really cold and I'm going to sweat a lot.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 6:37 pm
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Not Howies... Used to be amazing back in the day and have items that have lasted well and still use, newer items very poor quality.


 
Posted : 22/09/2018 7:07 pm