Merino t-shirt: worth buying more?

Mander

The other day I happened upon some long-sleeved 100% merino wool t-shirts for £5 each. Although it's been quite warm in the UK lately, I'm normally a bit cold blooded, and my typical "uniform" most of the year includes a cotton/spandex blend type long sleeved
t-shirt. I replace them every fall because they start to get pilled up quite quickly.

I've never had a wool one before -- do they normally hold up well? I bought one and it is not itchy on me at all, so if they are fairly robust I might go back and buy a few in different colors. They are a bit pricier than the ones I usually get, though, so I don't know if it is worth replacing them with wool ones or not.

10 years ago

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Latest reply was from unfrumped

Anonymous

Interesting question. I didn't even know they made merino tee shirts. I can no longer wear any type of wool, but my experience in the past was that wool held up marvelously well. I think they would hold up better than cotton/spandex anyway.

10 years ago

Kathleen

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I own several merino t-shirts. I have a couple of dressier ones and I couple I wear mostly to the gym. I have found them to hold up better than cotton t-shirts. I am careful not to dry them on high heat though.

10 years ago

kerry

Veteran

My husband has a merino wool tee that I'm very jealous of He tells me it's his favourite tee ever. High praise - I'd buy!

10 years ago

SandyG

Veteran

I love merino tees and have them in multiple styles: tanks, short sleeved tees, long sleeved tees and lightweight pullovers. To me, they become like '5 year tees' and completely worth the extra cost. They travel well, don't wrinkle and layer easily. I hand wash them and lay flat to dry. There's really nothing to dislike except having to be careful with jewelry and accessories because you don't want holes in the knit fabric.

10 years ago

Anonymous

My DS swears by Smart Wool tees for even warm weather. His praises make me want a couple. Go for it at this sale price if you like the way they fit and feel.

10 years ago

Sveta

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I had merino tees in the past and they hold up like iron. Also don't get smelly from the sweat. Mine were too warm for high summer but perfect for any other weather.
I was sad to purge them because they were too short

10 years ago

Mander

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Sounds like I might need to wrangle a trip back to Costco, then! I never would have thought that wool could make a nice soft t-shirt.

10 years ago

Jenn

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Veteran

I love my lightweight Merino pieces. My only caveat is that they're as prone to moth holes as any other wool, so you do have to be careful with storage.

10 years ago

Elizabeth P

Veteran

I also have several, and most are from Costco! I have long sleeved ones and short sleeved ones. I love them because the don't fade, don't get stinky, dry quickly (hung to dry). and look a little dressier. I dont wear my short sleeved ones in the hottest part of summer but they work for shoulder seasons. My long sleeve ones go to work and the ski hill! So yes, try one :).

10 years ago

Anonymous

Yes, buy more. At 5 pounds, that's a great deal.
I get mine at costco too, Elizabeth! The long sleeved ones! They also DON'T PILL and look like new for a long time!
The ones from costco are washable too. Are yours?

10 years ago

donnat

Veteran

What Elizabeth P said ^ ^ ^

10 years ago

unfrumped

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I am a big fan of lightweight merino knits.

10 years ago

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