https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:11:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement/page/2#post-2356474 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:10:45 +0000 Melaine 2356474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, I haven’t been here in a few years (I was usually a lurker anyway) BUT the first time I log back in I find one of my favorite topics. I discovered merino wool a few years ago and have almost completely converted my closets from mostly synthetics to mostly wool, with a little linen to round it out. Talk about an upgrade I highly recommend wool&amp;, absolutely my top choice. I have also had great luck with Unbound Merino but only tried a few pieces. Woolx used to be my go-to, but they have taken a weird swing lately and, well, it’s kind of a long story but I no longer shop with them. Woolly is cheaper quality than the other two but still nice. I haven’t tried Ridge Merino yet but I have heard fabulous things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement/page/2#post-2356429 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:24:46 +0000 nemosmom 2356429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unbound merino has a full zip hoodie.</p> <p><a href="https://unboundmerino.com/collections/womens-sweaters-sweatshirts/products/womens-compact-travel-hoodie?variant=40049698308190" rel="nofollow">https://unboundmerino.com/coll.....9698308190</a></p> <p>I prefer the men’s version (it’s longer and they usually have more colors) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement/page/2#post-2356411 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:16:36 +0000 Suz 2356411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wait -- I found it in Canada. Panels are not merino but that might be ok....I'm not sure. $210 in CAD.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356410 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:14:42 +0000 Suz 2356410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would&nbsp; be delighted with the colour block -- but it's not available in Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356409 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:16:55 +0000 sarah 2356409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>This one is 100% Merino, but you'd have to like the color-blocking.</div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/women%E2%80%99s-thermal-merino-active-hoodie-sw002474?variationId=A17&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=21181&amp;utm_campaign=8-12448&amp;utm_content=4703412726&amp;utm_term=2954X595283X223fa5f6ebc286adc97a0040f6789335&amp;c3ch=Affiliate&amp;c3nid=21181&amp;clickId=4703412726">https://www.smartwool.com/shop.....tionId=A17</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356340 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:29:17 +0000 Suz 2356340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, LaPed!! Super helpful -- off to check.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356336 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:35:48 +0000 LaPed 2356336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I did some sleuthing (asked some Canadian outdoorsy moms I know) for some Canadian merino brands. Found a bunch!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://unboundmerino.com/collections/womens-sweaters-sweatshirts">Unbound</a>&nbsp;(the Compact Travel Hoodie looks very promising)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.simplymerino.ca/collections/adults">Simply Merino</a>&nbsp;(no hoodies, but based right in Vancouver)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.encircled.co/collections/merino-wool-clothing">Encircled</a> (no hoodies, but I could see you in the "Unblazer")<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://warmthandweather.ca/collections/women-jackets">Warmth &amp; Weather</a> (not a manufacturer but a retailer; they stock a wonderful Euro brand called Engel)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://merino.tech/collections/womens-hoodies">Merino Tech</a> (no full zip, only half zip)</p> <p>Hope that helps!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356281 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:57:10 +0000 Suz 2356281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your replies and thoughts. I'm still on the hunt. Alas, the Woolly hoodies are almost $300 CAD on SALE, the Smartwool do not contain more than about 50% wool, and I can't get shipping on the Kari Traa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The hunt continues! For spring/ summer I have ordered a cotton blend from Athleta to try but I really, really, really strongly prefer a merino so I might have to spring for the Ibex or similar. I might also look in the UK when I am there in May.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356280 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:36:25 +0000 Helen247 2356280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Untouched world, small NZ company which produces lovely long lasting wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356278 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:44:57 +0000 sarah 2356278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Suz, have you checked out Smartwool at all?</div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-merino-sport-ultralite-hoodie-sw016592?variationId=L46&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwh4-wBhB3EiwAeJsppK1wIrF4yFpLTqoXc1ZmPFQBvzRVFUjecqQgdLhopUGe0fdK4P8F6BoCPsIQAvD_BwE">https://www.smartwool.com/shop.....6&#038;gad</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/women%E2%80%99s-thermal-merino-active-hoodie-sw002474?variationId=A17">https://www.smartwool.com/shop.....tionId=A17</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.smartwool.com/shop/womens-intraknit-merino-fleece-full-zip-hoodie-sw016775?variationId=L88">https://www.smartwool.com/shop.....iationId=L</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356264 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:55:22 +0000 Sal 2356264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No advice only sympathy (DH has similar Icebreaker tops and they are fab!).&nbsp; A shame the newer ones don't look as robust for you.</p> <p>I do have a Merino MacPac Sweatshirt that I love and wear a lot&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-womens-280-merino-blend-long-sleeve-crew/115713-DUSTM-8.html?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwh4-wBhB3EiwAeJsppNKJ7VyOaflkhI8NN-DiLs5QdO6JbQmKaNIXTHM7ppLUaWrOJoPfxRoC3MkQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpa.....ml?gad_sou</a>&nbsp; - mine is more orchid colour than the link but I find it really useful for all sorts of casual occasions including lounging at home.</p> <p>MacPac and Kathmandu make good quality but more affordable merino gear - Mons Royale are also big here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356263 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:21:46 +0000 cherylm 2356263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 hoodies from Beyond Yoga that I alternate and wear everyday as lounge wear. I bought them when I had shoulder surgery +2 years ago and they are work horses. Cotton but I find them plenty warm in the winter and not too warm in the warmer months. Wonderfully stretchy but don’t stretch out.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356247 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:14:06 +0000 Murph11 2356247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These zip hoodies are designed in Seattle...</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.woolly.clothing/products/w-250-ls-hoodie?variant=40379341275234&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_campaign=20656735405&amp;utm_content=158456189030&amp;utm_term=&amp;gadid=676987429369&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiOa64YSVhQMVswKtBh0HDQhyEAQYAiABEgJNVPD_BwE">https://www.woolly.clothing/pr.....le&#038;am</a></p> <p>International shipping via their Amazon store...</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Womens-Pro-Knit-Sweatshirt/dp/B0BJH349WV?ref_=ast_sto_dp&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-Clothing-Womens-Pro-Knit-Sweatshirt/dp/B0BJH349WV?ref_=ast_sto_dp&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Woolly-.....p&#038;amp</a>;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2356232 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:21:51 +0000 Roxanna 2356232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz, I just stumbled on Kari Traa (from a link from a Bookish website that I love, of all things!) The brand is founded by a three time olympic medalist.</p> <p>not sure if it ships to Canada - but worth a look!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.karitraa.com/us/en/">https://www.karitraa.com/us/en/</a></p> <p>Also - I have found a few like-new Icebreaker pieces at the thrifts for peanuts (under $5) so you could try that - but of course it's a hunt for the treasure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355934 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:14:49 +0000 Suz 2355934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your suggestions! This is helpful. I need to look into the costs of shipping to Canada from Ridge Merino and Woolx. Title Nine is also good to know about although those options are not exactly what I'm after.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the comments about a blended fabric. I should note that both of my older hoodies had a small (differing) proportion of nylon and one had something for stretch, but the proportions were very high merino, low nylon. That is fine for me. I just don't want something that is 25% merino and the rest other fabrics. It needs to be at least 75% merino, I think, to have the characteristics I am looking for.&nbsp;</p> <p>Off to do some research! Many thanks again and I'll report back with what I decide.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355933 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 22:57:11 +0000 Suz 2355933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b>, that IBEX one is perfect -- but $387 in CAD!! I don't think I can spend quite that much.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sigh....&nbsp;</p> <p>I am sure something will turn up. I can get cotton for the summer, maybe...and keep my eyes open. Maybe men's or kids departments.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355915 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:55:36 +0000 Ket 2355915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in to say not to discount a bit of nylon in the wool. &nbsp;A small percentage of 15% or less helps greatly with durability, especially with Merino. Merino is a very fine, soft wool. The softer and finer micron the wool, the faster and easier it will wear out. There's a reason Grandma's scratchy wool sweater survived 50-75 years (not counting wool moths). It's not next-to-skin soft, but it is durable.&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>Hope that helps you in your hunt &lt;3&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355913 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:53:20 +0000 Inge 2355913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! Only saw after hitting send that LaPed just linked to the same one:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355912 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:50:12 +0000 Inge 2355912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>WOW, these have served you well, Suz, and are a hard act to follow.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know anything about this brand, but just saw this. Not sure what you think of the "merino wool terry" look (first time I've seen this:-)</div><div>I thought the mineral blue and outer space might work for you colour-wise?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ridgemerino.com/products/womens-hyde-merino-wool-hoodie-full-zip?_pos=20&amp;_sid=82d271e1c&amp;_ss=r&amp;variant=40734745198701">https://www.ridgemerino.com/pr.....sid=82d271</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355910 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:05:03 +0000 kate 2355910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would you consider a cashmere hoodie?&nbsp; I have an old one from J Crew that I've worn for several years (and mended) and very recently got a new one from Quince.&nbsp; Both are a great weight even for a lot of our PNW summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355909 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:28:36 +0000 LaPed 2355909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Ibex Shak that Sharan linked is fantastic, and definitely worth a look! </p> <p>I also agree with the recs for Wool&amp; and Woolx, both good quality though more likely to be blends. (FWIW, I think a small amount of synthetic can be beneficial in merino machine-knits, as it greatly increases the durability and can really extend the life of the fabric).</p> <p>Ridge Merino (I’ve been very happy with the products I’ve bought from them) also has one that might work for you: <a href="https://www.ridgemerino.com/collections/merino-wool-hoodies-womens/products/womens-hyde-merino-wool-hoodie-full-zip" rel="nofollow">https://www.ridgemerino.com/co.....e-full-zip</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355904 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:03:09 +0000 Angie 2355904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions, but you are in good hands </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355903 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:56:22 +0000 Chris987 2355903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another brand is WoolX. I have seen their ads for merino tees, but have no experience with the brand and don't know about shipping to CA etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355899 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:40:12 +0000 Roberta 2355899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at Title Nine? Their quality is first rate and they carry lots of Merino options. I can't wear wool because it's too hot and itchy for me, alas. I also don't know about shipping to Canada. But I can wholeheartedly recommend them as a brand.</p> <p>Here are a few items: <a href="https://www.titlenine.com/search?prefn1=facetCategorization&#038;prefn2=isOutletProduct&#038;prefv1=Sweaters%7CHoodies%2FSweatshirts%7CLong%20Sleeve%20Tops&#038;prefv2=false&#038;q=Wool&#038;start=0&#038;sz=48" rel="nofollow">https://www.titlenine.com/sear.....#038;sz=48</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355884 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:16:33 +0000 Nadya 2355884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought this wool blend moto from Wool&amp; (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.woolamd.com">http://www.wooland.com</a>) I haven’t worn it yet, but it seems like good quality and I gave it a lot of thought because it’s spendy, but it fills a wardrobe hole for me. They have <a rel="nofollow" href="https://wooland.com/products/aspen-full-zip-hoodie-marionberry//">hoodies</a> that are 75% merino - I don’t know if that’s too little for you, or what shipping to Canada would be like.</p> <p>I’ve been eying the hoodie as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355883 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:35:54 +0000 unfrumped 2355883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aviator? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355882 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:30:58 +0000 Suz 2355882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni,</b> thank you. Yes, Icebreaker is <b>SO</b> expensive. But I do love their stuff. I bought both my hoodies on sale (they were past seasons). Alas, Quantum IV is much, much thinner than my old Quantum II and looks to wear out really fast (not to mention, the price!)&nbsp;</p> <p>I also own lots of their base layers and thinner tops for exercising. Those I have been able to source at good sale prices. Also, I can order on line and get loyalty points which really do add up and the delivery is fantastic here. But I have not found the right hoodies yet. Sigh...Maybe I need to wait until winter. Maybe what is in the stores here now is the spring weight merchandise. Hmmmm.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sharan,</b> those are great suggestions! The hood is not crucial to me. I will look at both links. Thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> -- thank you for both the idea (EF) and the review of the item (BOO). That's a good idea to check their offerings, though -- had not thought of them! And yes, I've looked on Poshmark, Ebay, and other reseller's sites. Without success so far. But I can keep at it.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Classically Casual -</b>- Icebreaker was my first stop, since the originals were Icebreaker. But no luck with the replacement there -- at least not yet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355881 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:28:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2355881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is merino ponte knit too thick? Ibex has <a rel="nofollow" href="https://ibex.com/collections/shak-womens/products/womens-shak-hoodie?collection_primary=womens-midlayers">a nice-looking one.</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355871 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:58:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 2355871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz I just looked here (since Icebreaker is an NZ company)- the Quantum IV hoodie looks pretty similar to your first Quantum II one? Is that what you’ve tried? Pretty expensive though… we did have an outlet store I used to frequent… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/merino-hoodie-replacement#post-2355867 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:24:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2355867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are willing to consider something without a hood, you might try looking at wool bike jerseys. I have <a rel="nofollow" href="https://store.voler.com/products/1020m05">one from Voler</a> that I like a lot. (I wear size M.) It's soft and easy to wash, too--I put it in the washer and hang to dry. 7Mesh, a Canadian company, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://7mesh.com/products/womens-callaghan-jersey">has one,</a> too, but it's not 100% merino. </p>