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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
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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.

        “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

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        • Bums_FanB
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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
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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
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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…

              “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

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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
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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
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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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                      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
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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
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                          Western shirts don't have the runoff

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                          • PalmerP
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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
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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

                                ISO: 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
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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

                                    ISO: 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
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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
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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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                                          • setandsettingS
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                                            @Wlemon:

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

                                            Thanks for the tip!

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