Where to Buy Good Wool Stuff?

[Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 13:40

So I live in Canberra atm, and the apparent temp at midday today was -2. I'm from the coast so I'm not equipped for this.

I just spent 3 hrs at the mall looking in all the clothes shops and the only good wool stuff I could find was fashion brands at over $500 for a coat, and over $200 for jumpers.

I just want a decent wool coat to walk to work in and one thick wool jumper to kick around in. You guys have any suggestions?

I bought two light wool/yak jumpers from Muji that are fantastic but they are only lightweight, can't find any heavyweight ones.

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  • Quantumcat on 27/05/2019 - 13:48
    +3

    They had merino layering items at the aldi snow sale a week or so back. The good stuff is probably gone now but you may as well have a look

  • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 13:51

    If you live in Canberra you should invest in a nice coat. They can last decades.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 14:13

      Totally! I'd be happy to, but see my reply to garetz below - I'm not sold on the quality of the expensive coats from fashion brands. I do want one to last decades.

  • cypher67 on 27/05/2019 - 13:51
    +4

    Wool? My goodness, what an idea. Why didn't I think of that? Wool! jrowls, there's four places;
    There's the Wool Hut, that's on Third.
    There's Wool's Are Us, that's on Third, too.
    You got Sheer Your Wool There … that's on Third.
    Cloud Fluffy Sweet Sheep… Matter of fact, they're all in the same complex…
    it's the Wool Complex, down on Third!

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 14:08

      I believe you have the Wool Complex confused with the Hammock Complex my friend!

  • garetz on 27/05/2019 - 13:58

    Good quality clothes these days do not come cheap. Be prepared to pay for something high quality, but you want to last 5-10 years.

    https://www.mongrelsocks.com/

    The above people do very good quality socks/beanies/scarves that are wool.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 14:09

      Yeah I know, but I kind of doubt the quality of the fashion brands coats that are $500. Like, I would pay that much for a good coat but I don't believe there is much of a difference between a $500 coat from a fashion brand vs a $200 coat from a fast fashion brand.

      • Question on 13/06/2019 - 05:50

        I got a pretty good quality coat for less than $200 at one of the end of winter sales. Was marked down by 40 or 50% i believe.

    • Owler on 27/05/2019 - 15:09

      Lindner Socks do excellent wool socks. I like their 80% wool ribbed ones for warmer weather and the classic thick ones if it's cold. I found the website descriptions pretty accurate and the sizing spot on.

    • 91AquaticBinder on 14/06/2019 - 17:11

      Yeah you're right. Buying with high quality is more practical thing to do. I'll check that out. thanks

  • bdl on 27/05/2019 - 14:02
    +6

    Uniqlo

    • smux on 29/05/2019 - 17:14

      yep they got merino jumpers going

    • Question on 13/06/2019 - 05:51

      How good quality is the uniqlo stuff? Was thinking it would be thin to save costs…

  • apple2016 on 27/05/2019 - 14:21

    not wool but I prefer north face

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 14:42
      +1

      But… I'm after wool?

  • barges on 27/05/2019 - 14:48
    +3

    woolovers.com.au

  • try2bhelpful on 27/05/2019 - 15:23
    +1

    Frankly, I would start with looking at an Op shop.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 16:48

      The op shops here never have anything good in my experience. I've been a lot of times too, it's all garbage.

      • try2bhelpful on 28/05/2019 - 06:12

        It depends, ive got some decent stuff but you do need to look. YMMV.

  • brad1-8tsi on 27/05/2019 - 15:24
    +1

    try New Zealand Natural Clothing Co.
    https://nznaturalclothingshop.co.nz/

    When i was over there last month I bought a Possum/Merino jacket (it was more a zippered cardigan) for $350 and a Merino/Cashmere jumper for $170. Best purchase ever.

  • ChronoSphinx on 27/05/2019 - 15:36

    There are other wool types that are more insulating than the merino, I like alpaca. Alpaca is exxy though. I have eczema that flares up when skin is dry and alpaca doesn't irritate skin like merino wool does. Invest in a down jacket maybe when there are sales (EOFY or mid season sales or Aldi sales). Or if you don't mind vintage, maybe look on gumtree for a 2nd hand fur coat like sheepskin. Fur is bulky though, but very warm. Also make sure you insulate hands, head, feet as that can help too.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 16:48

      I don't think I'm 'extra' enough to pull off a fur coat lmao.

      And I'm not wedded to any type of wool either!

  • try2bhelpful on 27/05/2019 - 15:53
    +1

    I would be looking for good thermals to wear under your normal clothes. You can wear them out or around the house and they aren’t bulky.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 16:47

      I don't want to wear thermals under my work clothes tho, cause it's hot AT work. It's just for the walk in or going to get coffee or lunch or to a meeting.

    • Question on 13/06/2019 - 05:53

      Where to get good and cheap thermals?

  • Cheaplikethebird on 27/05/2019 - 16:16

    OP by coat for walking to work do you mean a traditional wool trench coat? You might need to be more specific in the style of coat you’re after.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 16:46

      Just a warm coat! I don't really mind what style, I haven't decided yet. Not as massive as a Drizabone for example, but longer than a suit jacket.

      • Cheaplikethebird on 27/05/2019 - 17:04

        Ok. I reckon your best bet at a really good quality wool coat at a decent price is a military coat of some sort from an overseas army surplus. Something like a US Navy Peacoat.

        • Cheaplikethebird on 27/05/2019 - 17:08

          Otherwise if you do relax your stance on wool I noticed this Gore Tex down jacket from North Face on sale at Caliroots for $480AUD shipped (with 15% off code for signing up to their newsletter). Same style of jacket used to sell in Aus for around $1000. Made of Gore-Tex so it will last forever.

          https://caliroots.com/the-north-face-m-orig-him-gtx-down-jac…

          • [Deactivated] on 27/05/2019 - 17:18

            @Cheaplikethebird: I already have a puffy jacket that is plenty warm enough, it's just that I don't think they look very good haha. Thanks tho!

        • Question on 13/06/2019 - 05:54

          Have you seen the kind of shipping fees for stuff like that…its only cheap for people in the US.

  • meth0 on 27/05/2019 - 17:38
    +1

    I have purchased 4 jumpers from Blarney Woollen Mills in Ireland - one when I was there, and then 3 online.

    https://www.blarney.com/sale/

    Normally around $200 each, but keep an eye on the sales, I've usually seen them for around $80. They're great, very warm and good quality. Also, I live in Canberra - they go well here.

  • ozbjunkie on 28/05/2019 - 08:39

    Was going to say icebreaker outlet but I don't think they have one in Canberra.

    I would say any old jacket with Wool thermal underwear layer would be just as good as a heavy coat if you're trying to save money.

  • Scot on 28/05/2019 - 11:30
    +2

    I have several great woollen coats and all were purchased from Op Shops for less than $10. Always worth a look!

  • Lastchancetosee on 28/05/2019 - 13:13

    Op shops are good.

    For good quality natural materials online. Delivery is pretty quick now try Woolovers.

    https://www.woolovers.com.au/

  • The mikky on 28/05/2019 - 20:18
    +1

    If you are a male, then gazman.com.au they a re having a pretty big sale on at the moment. A few warm looking jackets,

    I posted a deal for a 100% wool boulson jacket the other day 99.95 down from 299. Which I bought But they just started a sale today and it's now 74.95. :( but oh well.

  • smux on 29/05/2019 - 17:19

    Why a wool coat though? In Melbourne everyone wears either light or medium loft down jackets, e.g. https://www.kathmandu.com.au/search/down-jackets-vests/heli-…. I think they work pretty well.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2019 - 22:26
      +1

      I have one and it's great for some things, but I don't think they look very good.

  • yarbles on 06/06/2019 - 08:55

    Swanndri Hudson hoodie

  • yarbles on 06/06/2019 - 20:10

    Macpac merino
    Icebreaker
    Woolovers
    Swanndri
    Army surplus commando sweater

    If you can get one the Austrian army dachstein wool jumper

    Bluey jacket

    Bush shirt.

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