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Allergic to Merino Wool

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mr d Nov 2014 9:08pm, 6 Nov 2014 1,421 posts	0 mr d I have loads of wicking base layers. I fancied a Merino Wool one for winter, but it is not to be as I started wheezing 5 minutes into wearing it. Any other suggestions for fabrics that wick well?
becca7 Nov 2014 9:16pm, 6 Nov 2014 5,786 posts	0 becca7 Wild Stripes do pretty good knitted tops that are synthetic. I have worn them quite often in the winter and they have been fine in terms of wicking.
mr d Nov 2014 9:30pm, 6 Nov 2014 1,422 posts	0 mr d Cheers beeca, I have taken look at the site. Looks good will probably have to get some of their Long Johns for my better half it is gets cold.
Red Squirrel Nov 2014 10:15pm, 6 Nov 2014 17,338 posts	0 Red Squirrel Bamboo. Coconut fibre? Silk?
mr d Nov 2014 9:45pm, 7 Nov 2014 1,423 posts	0 mr d Cheers RS, forgot about bamboo, Coconut! Silk!

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