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31st December 07, 03:14 PM
#21
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Best wool for me is Pendleton shirts, or www.filson.com, or L.L.Bean stuff.
Ron
33 years a Phoenician
I def. agree on filson & Pendleson. Made in the PNW. I have worn their stuff for 30 years.
here is a retail site to check out also www.caelas.com
Puffer
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31st December 07, 04:56 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Woodsheal
Not kilt-related, but an interesting article on the advantages of natural-fiber garments over synthetics in harsh environments, in this case Mt. Everest:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5076634.stm
Good link. I used to have discussions with my father about this subject. I was into the new-fangled, hi-tech clothing, and he always swore by wool and cotton. Turns out, he was right about wool, but wrong about cotton.
I love wool...
T.
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2nd January 08, 08:41 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Woodsheal
Not kilt-related, but an interesting article on the advantages of natural-fiber garments over synthetics in harsh environments, in this case Mt. Everest:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5076634.stm
That is one of my favorite articles OF ALL TIME. Yes, I said it--OF ALL TIME. Don't know why---but it is.
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