Polypropylene underwear

Deadeye · Post by **Deadeye** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:01 pm

danmart makes a under garmet out of the same exact material you are talking about (polypropelene) it is by far the warmest long john on the planet. Make sure you wash them in cold and never dry them though, otherwise they will fit a todler after that!

Deadeye

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:17 pm

Yep, I too really like polypropylene and wear it every winter.

BUT..., there is yet something even nicer/warmer/softer on the market, if you're willing to shell out the cash.

It's long underwear made with Merino wool in Sweden. Very spendy, but you get what ya pay for.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:23 am

Here's a link to the finest thermal underwear made.

Okay,.. I'm a little biased being of Finn/Swede ancestory.

http://www.ullfrotte.com/

Here's a link to some very fine Kiwi thermal underwear.

http://www.nznature.co.nz/mshop/spi//1_mer_782

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:51 am

bstout wrote :

Thanks fella's for the tips. I was hoping to get a few more replies but I guess Canuck's don't use underwear.

Damm ! Our secret is out !!!

We only suit up for the pictures ! Most bucks I've taken have been looking right at me thinking " what the heck is that " ! It's sad to think the last thing he saw was a chubby white Canuck drawing down on him

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 1:53 pm

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/search/s ... rch&c=&p=2

Red Label · Post by **Red Label** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:15 pm

sidebar:

now you're not gonna believe this but it's true....

they have taken spider DNA and put it in goats.

the goat's milk can be treated to extract the spiderweb protien and we can produce miles of synthetic spiderweb. pound for pound it's stronger than steel.

I saw a show on this...there are military, etc. applications for spiderweb but I forget what they all were.

EDITED...HERE'S A LINK:

http://faramir.sangonet.org.za/misa/art ... other.html

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:26 pm

Silk is nice, but it dose'nt hold up at all. I've blown thru a pair in a season from LL Beans. Returned for full refund.

"spider DNA and put it in goats"..Yep, it's to be used in bullet proof vests, etc.

Merino wool is where it's at. If yall don't believe me..,,well so be it. Just have to be willing to shell out the serious cash to get the best.

Maybe after I hit the loto I'll be able to afford a full set!!

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:27 pm

If you wear polypropylene next to your skin to wick away moisture, what should the next layer be? Wool or another synthetic, or does it matter?

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 2:46 pm

This is polypropylene…

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=119417

This is what I wear when it’s cold..

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... Cat=search

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:08 pm

Carl,

I have a pair of socks made from Merino wool. I wear them year round, wool actually keeps you both warm and cool. And for anyone who has yet to try Merino wool it is the most comfortable fabric I have worn. And after 3-4 years of weekly wear, my socks show no signs of wear. They are machine washable and can be put in the dryer with no harm. But as you say Carl they are pricey. $20 for a pair of socks. If I had the money I would buy pants/hat/jacket/underwear.

For now I will stick with my polypropelene. Not as comfortable, especially with the heavier weight pieces, but if you layer them you can put the more comfortable, lighter ones next to your skin.

As a side note; even the warmest longjohns, if not protected from the wind, will leave you chilled.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 6:25 pm

Yah, Merino wool is in a class by itself, quality, performance, and price wise. That's probably why I have'nt been able to part with the amount of money it would take to put together a full set.
We're talking around $120 US for a set of long sleeve top and bottoms of Ullfrotté Original 200 g/m2 thermal underwear.

bstout wrote: Any material that will keep you warm even if it's wet. Cotton does exactly the opposite. Wool is the number one natural. There are a pile of synthetic materials out there as well that are lighter and easier to maintain than wool that can be soaking wet and still hold in body heat.

I disagree.
"Comparative tests show that wool has absolutely the highest absorption capacity of all fibers. The data below is the result of measurements taken at a temperature of 68 °F and atmospheric humidity of 65%.

Cotton 7%
Polyamide 4%
Polyester 0.4%
Acrylic 2%
Wool 17%
Polypropylene 0%

The fiber blend and knit give Ullfrotté Original a unique combination of properties. This is demonstrated by comparative tests with other brands and material mixtures."

http://www.ullfrotte.com/usa/egenskaper/egenframe.html

http://outdoor-headquarters.com/store/m ... Code=uf200

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:04 pm

Here's the contacts listed on Ullfrotté Original's home page For North America.

Canada:

Gransfors Bruks (Canada) Inc.
940 Sheldon Court
Burlington, ON L7L 5K6 Canada
Toll Free 1-866-922-2978
Phone 905-681-3993
Fax 905-681-0391
e-mail: [email protected]

Distributor in the USA:

Gransfors Bruks Inc.
821 West 5th North Street
P O Box 818
Summerville
South Carolina 29484
Telephone: +1 800 433 2863
Fax: +1 843 821 2285
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.gransfors.com

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:35 pm

bstout wrote:Found it for $12.00 US at this joint!

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/store ... d=12500226

Thanks for the website. They have some good prices on equipment.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:13 pm

Nice price on the poly bstout!! Thanks!

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