I'm about to get a few clothing items in preparation for the cool weather that is on the horizon. I do enjoy my cold winter riding so long as I'm dressed for it.
I have a few synthetic base layers which are pretty nice but was thinking about taking the plunge with a few merino wool pieces. I was wondering: Does merino wool shrink when washed? I'm typically a XXL in clothing and am pretty certain it will fit but was considering going for a 'tall' size in anticipation of shrinkage, I wonder if that is even necessary?
Any merino experts have some advice?
For the record, I'm not a fellow that is overly delicate with taking care as I truly have little tolerance for "house chores", I fully intend to toss clothes in washing machine then dryer, if merino requires special delicate handling and care I may be best served continuing with my synthetics.
Advice much appreciated.
I have a few synthetic base layers which are pretty nice but was thinking about taking the plunge with a few merino wool pieces. I was wondering: Does merino wool shrink when washed? I'm typically a XXL in clothing and am pretty certain it will fit but was considering going for a 'tall' size in anticipation of shrinkage, I wonder if that is even necessary?
Any merino experts have some advice?
For the record, I'm not a fellow that is overly delicate with taking care as I truly have little tolerance for "house chores", I fully intend to toss clothes in washing machine then dryer, if merino requires special delicate handling and care I may be best served continuing with my synthetics.
Advice much appreciated.