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Not the GP, so not sure what he was specifically talking about, but wool is known for retaining its insulative value even when wet. Yes, you're wet, but you're
by mod 6y ago
Not the GP, so not sure what he was specifically talking about, but wool is known for retaining its insulative value even when wet.
Yes, you're wet, but you're still warm.
Many outdoorsmen prefer this to the uncertainty of being able to keep their gear dry.
- Bayart 6y agoYes, that's what I'm talking about. By thick rainy weather I love nothing more than a coarse knitted woolen sweater and a heavy tweed jacket. It's warm, breathable and I'll never stay so long under the rain that it's soaked. As far as strictly waterproofing goes, you do need coating or some hybrid material with PU weaved in. IMO it's more useful as a wind barrier than anything else.
- Thlom 6y agoThis is why you always use layers with wool closest to the skin.