Merino Clothing (base layers, etc)

I reckon you could make your own for £70.

2 x https://www.rughouse.uk/natural-sheepskin-rug-single-2307-p.asp

I'll get my er sheepskin coat...

Dilling base layer

..is it non-itchy?

Which one did you get if I may ask?

Excellent. Can you get me both a long and short sleeved please? Size medium I think.

I got this one: (I only now realise they don't have a UK site so I'm not sure if they'll ship there)

https://www.dilling.nl/Heren-ondergoed/Merinos-shirt-met-lange-mouwen-voor-heren-grijs.html

It may be a tad itchy, but I'm not sure if I had noticed if you hadn't asked. I didn't mind, but I couldn't help noticing it when I asked myself when it was itchy halfway through my ride.

Anybody want a Vulpine 100% merino short sleeve top in Red, size small?
It's in excellent condition as I rarely wore as it was too long for me.
Is £25 reasonable?
edit: It's a slightly deeper red than this but I'm shit with this new camera

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they don't have a UK site so I'm not sure if they'll ship there

..they do have a German site, and ship to Berlin!
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Thank you for your feedback!

I've found sometimes they loose the itchiness after 1-2 washes.
Though the expensive Icebreaker 200 I bought last winter is still itchy as fuck no matter what.
: /

Uniqlo are pretty good, although might be a bit thin for your purposes;

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/men-extra-fine-merino-crew-neck-sweater-400623.html?dwvar_400623_size=SMA001&dwvar_400623_color=COL67&cgid=IDextra-fine-merino2246

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/men-premium-lambswool-turtle-neck-long-sleeve-sweater-412365.html?dwvar_412365_size=SMA003&dwvar_412365_color=COL01&cgid=IDlambswool2248

Muji also often good;

http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=1&Sub=22&PID=10239&qclr=4550002726171

http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=1&Sub=22&PID=10061&qclr=4550002727499

Anyone tried this stuff?
Made in Lithuania, some all merino.
http://aboutwear.com/en

They do have quite a sale going on at the moment -
https://aboutwear.com/special-offer-products?fabric=merino_wool

Thank you for your suggestions.
Ironically Uniqlo and Muji have their stores right next to each other here in Berlin and I been to both recently.
While being in the former was just an overall annoying experience Muji was very nice.
Both do tend to have like the opposite of "slim fit" cuts though usually, it's made for rather short people, to be frank - also there's not much in white or light grey, so no use for me.

Cheap Merino wool socks that aren't Planet X?

Aldi? (Merino blend though)

Evans had some on clearance for about £7 too.

Otherwise maybe Decathlon?

I like these merino blend ones https://www.marksandspencer.com/je/3-pack-merino-wool-rich-socks/p/P60167434.html

Decathlon

this

Not cheap, but DeFeet Woolie Boolie are fantastic.

DeFeet Woolie Boolie

u wot m8

I have Woolie Boolies and PX merino socks. They're both good. Only use the Woolie Boolies in deepest, darkest winter though.

DeFeet Woolie Boolie

sheeps!

yeti!

That's not a yeti, that's a limited edition 'hippy' sock.

DeFat Woolie Boolie Hippy?

DeFat Woolie Beery Hippy

Decathlon a good call, thanks.

The PX ones have served me well in the past, I'm just trying to avoid using PX anymore.

I've only got these in my sock drawer. Between 20 and 30 pairs. Lasts ages.

just received a Dilling base layer

..are you happy with it?

I got two items from them, but returned both (one because of fit, other because I didn't like the "spongy" feel of the merino fabric).

I haven’t worn them that much as it is yet to get cold enough to warrant wearing them. I’m not that picky as I haven’t worn that much merino so unable to comment on sponginess, but the fit is okay for me.