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Posted by Alicia on February 10, 2008 at 12:29:45 pm EST
In reply to Layering 102 I thought I knew what was going on... posted by turneej on February 8, 2008 at 8:33:01 pm EST

Wool is definitely not outdated. It’s actually experiencing a new wave of popularity as a natural, renewable fiber that works in a variety of outdoor applications.

It helps regulate your temperature in a wider range of temps, even when wet. It’s odor-resistant because it doesn’t hold onto sweat or the odor-producing bacteria in it. And it’s a renewable (versus synthetic) material (although the treatment of the sheep and how the wool is processed can be an issue for some).

For evidence of wool’s popularity we have the following companies, which focus on wool layers:

Smartwool
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/smartwool/

Ibex
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/ibex/

Icebreaker
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/icebreaker/

And many more companies—like Patagonia, Isis, REI, Woolrich, GoLite, and on and on—offer some wool or partially-wool base- and mid-layers and outerwear.

There are a ton of wool options out there, beyond socks.

But, if you already have something that works for you, use that. Forget the cotton though, unless it's summer, very dry, and there's absolutely no chance you'll have to spend time outdoors in wet cotton clothes.

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