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    • chrisjohnnickC
      chrisjohnnick
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      What are y'all wearing for lightweight warm base layers? Looking into something 100% merino wool. Don't want something that looks too athletic, and want something that is thin but warm. Whatchu all got?

      I've looked at the Smartwool 250, but I can't imagine that for that price point (110usd each) there have to be better options.

      Wants List:
      IHSH-20-Red, XL
      IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
      IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
      IHSW-45 Black, M
      IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
      IH-777S-SB size 32
      IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
      IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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      • Bums_FanB
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        I have some older Smart Wool tops that I really like.  Some of their newer stuff is too athletic or too stylistic for my taste, but they still have the basics in short sleeve and long that I would purchase.

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        • goosehdG
          goosehd
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          Here’s my response and I don’t know if it helps…if it’s a base layer, does it matter what it looks like?

          I primarily use base layers for outside activities like skiing, running, etc.  Have used Smartwool and Underarmour, but both are athletic in appearance.

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          • Bums_FanB
            Bums_Fan
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            Yup good point!  Living in Southern California, sometimes base layers become the only layer as the day heats up.  Start off in the morning with a Smart Wool layer and UHF or denim shirt being perfect.  By late morning or early afternoon, it can get too much and I want a basic color merino on.  Cotton t's layers work too, but sometimes a merino top has a slight edge.

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            • chrisjohnnickC
              chrisjohnnick
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              basically the same here. temps here in winter are usually in the 30s-40s F. mostly will be wearing these under a UHF. want something warmer than a cotton Tshirt.

              Wants List:
              IHSH-20-Red, XL
              IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
              IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
              IHSW-45 Black, M
              IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
              IH-777S-SB size 32
              IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32
              IHJ-142-BLK or IND, M

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              • goosehdG
                goosehd
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                Understand…I’ve always related the term “base layers” with sport activities.  You just want something to wear as an undershirt/garment that you can wear in the public if it gets to warm…

                I’ve always worn various cotton t-shirts…

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                • J
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                  @chrisjohnnick:

                  basically the same here. temps here in winter are usually in the 30s-40s F. mostly will be wearing these under a UHF. want something warmer than a cotton Tshirt.

                  .      I love the Freenote Henley shirts,under a UHF,or a denim shirt. Really comfortable. Different layers on top depending on the temperature. One other thing,from years of riding a motorcycle during the Winter,I still adhere to the mantra of wearing one more layer than you think you’ll need. Wife thinks I’m nuts.

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                  • todyT
                    tody
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                    Couldn't find a more specific thread and didn't want to start a new one.
                    Possible website error, @Giles and @Alex - the footer of the European and German site contains phone no. and e-mail address of the US site, while the International site has the UK contact details.

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      Whoops, thanks.  Great spot.  We're on it…..

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • T
                        TexasCrane
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                        Is there a proper way to cut off chainstitch runoff?  Is anything going to unravel if I just lop if off?

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          You can cut it off, it's secured by a bar tack…..

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • NikN
                            Nik
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                            Western shirts don't have the runoff

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                            • PalmerP
                              Palmer
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                              @TexasCrane:

                              Is there a proper way to cut off chainstitch runoff?  Is anything going to unravel if I just lop if off?

                              Just cut them off right where they start. I can’t stand them and cut them off of every shirt and have never had any issues. Western and work shirt, Iron Heart and other brands, it’s always a chop.

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                              • PalmerP
                                Palmer
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                                @Nkwkfld:

                                Western shirts don't have the runoff

                                Western shirts with a gusset have the chainstitch runoff.

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                                • OaktaviaO
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                                  @Palmer:

                                  @Nkwkfld:

                                  Western shirts don't have the runoff

                                  Western shirts with a gusset have the chainstitch runoff.

                                  Yup wearing my 295bb now and have parts of mine still attached. I like 'em! But some folks think it's a loose thread and have even pulled at mine before. No touchy!

                                  IG: electricindigowizard

                                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                  WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                  IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                  • PalmerP
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                                    @Oaktavia:

                                    @Palmer:

                                    @Nkwkfld:

                                    Western shirts don't have the runoff

                                    Western shirts with a gusset have the chainstitch runoff.

                                    Yup wearing my 295bb now and have parts of mine still attached. I like 'em! But some folks think it's a loose thread and have even pulled at mine before. No touchy!

                                    The first time I wore a shirt with the runoff still attached around my mom she said “YOUR BRAND NEW EXPENSIVE SHIRT ALREADY HAS A LOOSE THREAD!”

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                                    • OaktaviaO
                                      Oaktavia
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                                      😃 😃 😃 @Palmer

                                      IG: electricindigowizard

                                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                      WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                                      IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        😃

                                        I used to let things like lack of runoffs or selvedge color my interest in and appreciation for garments. Silly me, in hindsight. I still keep them when they're there and knot them to keep them from fraying, but it no longer has any influence on purchasing decisions.

                                        I do trim the sleeve lockstitch runoff from IH thermals though, shit is annoying (not saying stop since it's an easy snip snip) 😃

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • setandsettingS
                                          setandsetting
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                                          Anybody ever order from The Real McCoy's Japaneses shop? https://www.realmccoys-nagoya.co.jp

                                          Seems pretty straightforward using Paypal to pay… But it's not totally clear if they actually ship to the US.

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                                          • WlemonW
                                            Wlemon
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                                            @setandsetting, they will not, unfortunately. Try Lost & Found or Standard & Strange. Both can special order from their site.

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