Polypropylene underwear

[Allan]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

Nice price on the poly bstout!! Thanks!