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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.

        "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
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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

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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…

              "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
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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

                                WTB: 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

                                    WTB: 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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