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Regarding hoodies, I picked this up yesterday http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/womens/tops/womens-hoodies/womens-merino-hoodie-p11945.aspx?cl=GREY&utm_source=google&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=googlebase&cr=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAzb-kBRDe49qh9s75m-wBEiQATOxgwecGp0rlHAdgLfH4mPO4pUpm8fPgvaP9iCCxDU0fwXkaArDY8P8HAQ
I think it's a pretty good deal for 80% merino. the fabric was a bit stretchier than expected but I think it stood up well to the test of chasing you guys around regents yesterday. fits 90% of your criteria but I have the 8 and its a bit big/ loosely cut so you might have to find out if it fits you.
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I bought one of these after you posted this and it's just arrived a few minutes ago. I was being a bit ambitious as I don't really get on with merino, but it's pleasingly itch-free and very cosy. It is a little on the big side but not clown outfit baggy - I reckon the next size down would have been fine. Cheers for the tip!
bothwell
Bought some at the women's sale but the saddle mark showed up after only 10km.
Swapped them for a smaller size in case it was the problem, but again, showed up after only one ride.
They do look and fit great but they are not what I hoped in terms of 'abrasion-resistance'.
On another note
I've had a H&M sportswear hoodie for 5 years and it is now really starting to fall appart so I would like to replace it. But it seems stupidly impossible to find one that will be as good - it seamed so basic at the time, had I know I would have bought 5.
I'm looking for big hood, higher collar, thumbholes and zipped. Black would be better. Merino is not vital but a bonus.
Do you know where to find something like this ?