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In trying to keep costs down, I'm trying to buy the majority of my clothing for the Camino at thrift shops. I happened to come across a great cashmere sweater the other day that is lightweight and super soft and it looks like it would be perfect for layering. I just wondered what the difference was between merino and cashmere and if one worked better than the other for warmth and wicking. Anyone know?
@Janade, you are a girl after my own heart as I love looking for Camino "stuff" at thrift stores, too!In trying to keep costs down, I'm trying to buy the majority of my clothing for the Camino at thrift shops. I happened to come across a great cashmere sweater the other day that is lightweight and super soft and it looks like it would be perfect for layering. I just wondered what the difference was between merino and cashmere and if one worked better than the other for warmth and wicking. Anyone know?
I usually cannot wear wool, either, yet I can wear merino. I haven't tried the underwear yet, but I would like to for my next Camino.@Janade, you are a girl after my own heart as I love looking for Camino "stuff" at thrift stores, too!
Can't help you with your question though as I'm allergic to wool, but wanted you to know you have a likeminded sister in me!
Everyone should have a little cashmere in their life.
I found a merino sweater in Benetton. It was 35$ in December, but I see it's around 25$ now. I don't know if it's good for the Camino (haven't had a chance to try it). It says 100% virgin wool on the website, but the tag on the sweater says merino. That sounds like a pretty good price.
I think they might have sold everything and are working on more? The wool is from Italy and the factory is in Serbia. I live between those two countries and it's very hard to find my size now.Waaahhh! The site says that the US can't order online until March 2018 (and while it's March, it still doesn't offer an option to purchase).
I wore my Merino 1/4 zip on three caminos, the EPW, plus other trails/trips. It was perfect. I do not baby it at all.....handwash occasionally and on the line to dry. Period. Perfect.In trying to keep costs down, I'm trying to buy the majority of my clothing for the Camino at thrift shops. I happened to come across a great cashmere sweater the other day that is lightweight and super soft and it looks like it would be perfect for layering. I just wondered what the difference was between merino and cashmere and if one worked better than the other for warmth and wicking. Anyone know?
As in Matthew 25 you are sorting the sheep from the goats.In trying to keep costs down, I'm trying to buy the majority of my clothing for the Camino at thrift shops. I happened to come across a great cashmere sweater the other day that is lightweight and super soft and it looks like it would be perfect for layering. I just wondered what the difference was between merino and cashmere and if one worked better than the other for warmth and wicking. Anyone know?
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