For starters, I toyed with the idea of making do with my heavy and protective North Face jackets; later it occurred to me that it gives an odd-man-out look in the southern winter. So it was almost a gate pass for one of my not-so-bright frugal ideas. Before deciding on ski clothing like ski pants and jackets I set out on some online research.
Ibex clothing wasn't new to me but the new found interest left me researching for more. Ibex or Capra Ibex is a wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large re-curved horns. Ibex wool is imported also from New Zealand for its variety. I must say, the unsurpassed silken softness of ibex clothing owes a lot to these animals in the first place. It is this softness that gives the itch free and light feeling when made into wearable clothes.
What sets aside Ibex men's clothing and women's clothing according to me is the dense knit soft wool which looks as fresh as ever. Ibex wool contains high proportions of lanolin fat in comparison, and it is thoughtfully preserved which, the brochure said, is a moisture and stain repellant. For once, it occurred to me why they looked fresh as new all time.
Thanks to the light weight, you can have thinnest but still warm and breathable baselayers and long underwears made in ibex wool.
What should I advise you now$%: It's pretty light and double stretchable and so can be used as both inner as well as outer wear. But ask for hand warmer pockets, thicker zippers (still capable of making a sword and holster zinging sound) and adjustable side tabs to keep out cold. The elastic waist in the long underwear appeared promising.
Finally, whatever the washing instructions on the label might say, if you want to preserve the original freshness, always use cold water to wash.
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