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_my_way t1_j272dgo wrote

Is any hooded pullover "worth" $600? No.

Is it a high-quality garment? I would assume so.

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kyle_spectrum t1_j27kpr5 wrote

I just bought a used pendleton anorak no hood for $60 in an alleyway street shop lol deals to be had if you looked hard enough. Most of my Merio wool shirts are from thrift stores. For around $10

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thatgirlinny t1_j2c98bj wrote

Got a navy surplus wool pea coat that’s held its own for 30 years and $50!

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Ok_Bee8036 t1_j272wb2 wrote

Nah. But with the high price. It gives the illusion of value

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Brightedit_ t1_j2723qc wrote

I often look for second hand for these types of things, if they are bifl why pay new prices? There’s one on poshmark in Medium for $399 poshmark

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skinnydong2706 OP t1_j28jyc5 wrote

This. I didn't think of trying this route. Thanks for the idea.

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theNomadicHacker42 t1_j29dewd wrote

I found a really really nice wool trenchcoat in perfect shape at a thrift store for like $10...it's been my main winter coat for the last decade.

No, no piece of clothing is ever worth $625. That's idiocy.

Edit to say that I get "Nice coat!" all the time when I'm wearing it. I can't even begin to count how many compliments I've gotten on it from strangers.

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4bRigger t1_j274r8j wrote

life isn't long enough for a $600 jacket, imo

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Mergath t1_j27urw8 wrote

From the website:

>The Anorak is intended for temps between from 10F/-12C to 80F/27C.

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I'm having trouble imagining what kind of use you'd get from a $600 wool ugly (sorry) hoodie that isn't really effective under ten degrees F. I suppose if you were in a survival situation where you needed something lightweight, maybe, but for everyday stuff, well, I could get several things to keep me warm in that temp range for a fraction of that price. I got an ankle-length 100% wool coat from the thrift store for $5.50 that kept me completely warm during the -30F weather last week while I hauled stuff out to the garage. It's vintage, at least fifty years old, and looks like the day it was made. Or you could get a Carhartt coat for in the neighborhood of $100 that would do the trick. 10F is cold, but it's not the kind of cold where you need expensive specialized gear, you know? Of course, I'm a Minnesotan, so my views on that may be skewed.

I suppose if the point is to prove to people that you can spend over $600 on what's essentially a heavy shirt, then yeah, go for it. But that's more buyitforlikes than buyitforlife.

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SlappyDoo_MeToo t1_j27ll1u wrote

I ask myself if I will get $625 worth of use, happiness, etc. My answer would be no.

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derek139 t1_j28c60p wrote

Looks like ur price tag is $0, so I wouldn’t worry about it.

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mildOrWILD65 t1_j274fu8 wrote

It looks short in the waist. Severe weather outerwear should come down to mid-thigh, maybe almost to the knees.

Items that bunch up and rise up around the waist are crap.

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SirSamkin t1_j277afo wrote

I’ve got one! It’s AMAZING!

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Elmore420 t1_j27tawg wrote

No, no jumper is worth $625.

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Argyrus777 t1_j27ze0o wrote

You don’t hang out with Kanye so no not worth it

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Soulerous t1_j27hu6k wrote

Here's a good review on it by Carl Murawski.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKJJoPZnhvc

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skinnydong2706 OP t1_j28jjzy wrote

His review is what had me thinking about getting it. I like the items he reviews, but they are generally very high priced "work wear"

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Soulerous t1_j297dvc wrote

Ah, yeah. I like quality and will pay for it, but there's a limit.

I wouldn't get that anorak. 600+ dollars is just too much. You can get a perfectly good coat for 200-300 less. If you're someone who makes a bit more money and you like the style, then it makes sense. If you spend a lot of time in the snow/live in a cold climate, it also makes sense. For most of us, we're better off buying something else.

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skinnydong2706 OP t1_j28jsa1 wrote

What are some decent wool jackets/coats that don't require a loan to get. Is Woolrich still a buy it for life brand?

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thats_your_name_dude t1_j28ptjj wrote

I own the Stormy Kromer wool mackinaw that goes for ~$330. It is excellent. Works in a variety of conditions. Just for the hell of it I dunked it in water for five minutes and then wore it for an hour in 5 degree Fahrenheit weather with only a thin base layer underneath. I didn’t get cold. Pure wool does have the type of temperature range that weatherwool describes. If you’re willing to go with a wool/synthetic blend, Duluth Trading makes stuff for an even better price.

All this being said, I am currently sewing a jacket from weatherwool’s fabric. The fabric blows the mackinaw wool out of the water. It’s soft enough to be against my sensitive skin without a base layer. I guarantee you that the people bashing the weatherwool‘s price have never felt the fabric in their hands. The people with whom I’ve shared the fabric thought it was a soft cotton fleece.

I am also sewing the jacket with the construction methods used by wearherwool. It’s a PITA. Slotted buttons, heavily reinforced seams, bonded nylon thread, no cotton whatsoever, etc. Its very labor intensive to build. I have a hard time believing that weatherwool’s prices allow them to earn a significant net margin.

TL;DR: the wearherwool will only be worth it to you if you want the absolute best wool fabric garment. But the people bashing the price have zero experience with the product.

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skinnydong2706 OP t1_j28wotn wrote

Inexperienced with this type of material, how do you clean it? Thank you for your comment, now I don't fell like a jackass for wanting this jacket. 650 is steep, but I know people that pay twice that for some bullshit jordan 1 sneaker. This product/company just gives me the vibes of what quality clothing should be.

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thats_your_name_dude t1_j295fu9 wrote

Happy to help. I really am surprised to see so many negative comments from people who are ignorant in regards to high end wool products.

Jacquard-woven wool is cleaned in the same manner as melton wool/mackinaw wool. Use a garment brush to remove dirt, dust, etc. Wool fibers don’t hold onto messes the same way that cotton and synthetics do, so the brush truly does remove most messes, even messes that would require laundering with a cotton or synthetic garment. I have inadvertently spilled wax on my wool garments, only to remove the mess completely with a brush after it cooled. Try doing that with cotton or polyester!

Pure wool doesn’t hold onto odors either. And while it does smell when wet, the scent goes away when dry. This means that you don’t need to worry about dry cleaning very often (you don’t want to launder this sort of wool in your washing machine unless you are deliberately attempting to re-shape the fabric). I have owned wool garments that were dry cleaned once per year despite daily wear in a variety of hot and cool conditions. Even then, the dry cleaning wasn’t truly necessary. I just did it because I had access to really cheap dry cleaning at the time.

For more-detailed cleaning guides, YouTube is your friend. But at the end of the day, pure wool is incredibly low maintenance unless you are up to your arms in blood, grease, or bodily fluids. These messes can be removed as well with a relatively low effort, but will probably stain the fabric. If you are worried about stains, definitely go with dark colors.

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Mergath t1_j29rk9y wrote

>But the people bashing the price have zero experience with the product.

But plenty of experience with other wool garments. I don't need to get personally screwed to know that anyone spending $600+ on a single wool shirt is getting screwed. It sounds like the only thing it has going for it compared to other wool garments is that it's softer. Which, given that this item isn't even meant to be a base layer, doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me.

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thats_your_name_dude t1_j2a40cs wrote

Believe me when I tell you that this isn’t like other wools. I have worn a large variety of woolens over the years (Filson, Pendleton, Big Bill, etc), and this fabric is significantly better. The labor intensive construction adds another layer of cost. Just because it isn’t worth it to you doesn’t mean that the people who buy it are “getting screwed.” If anything, they are choosing a manufacturer with next to nothing in terms of marketing or brand premium.

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jkemp5891 t1_j28p611 wrote

Absolutely worth it. Will last 2 lifetimes. Biggest mistake I ever made was selling mine when times were hard. I regret it every day.

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GhostInTheSock t1_j290j73 wrote

I find it very nice and would in fact consider buying one. Unfortunately it seems I can’t buy this brand in Germany. But damn, this is beautiful.

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jkemp5891 t1_j292zdx wrote

The owner is a fantastic guy. Send him an email. He will ship one over for you guaranteed.

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GhostInTheSock t1_j295vsp wrote

That sounds very intriguing. I am a little but afraid that it might not fit aber I don’t want to cause work / help and afterwards have to send it back.

But I will keep it in mind and who knows, perhaps I will just order it. I checked the website again and they in fact ship to Germany.

Thanks for the help.

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thats_your_name_dude t1_j295qvn wrote

Dude, you guys can buy Lodenwalker wool garments over there. Weatherwool is awesome, but Lodenwalker has been making their stuff for nearly 600 years!

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Woodbutcher31 t1_j28yg1m wrote

600? Nope. Minus 33 expedition hoodie,219$ on sale right now. 100% merino. Have one for 6+ years, just got my kid one for Xmas. You can’t beat them. We work outside an this under a crappy sweatshirt/coat( to keep it clean)is all you need in most weather if your moving. Is nice enough to wear out too.

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blergems t1_j292fwu wrote

It's probably pretty good, but a lot of what you're paying for is the utility of impressing your friends with the label. That *might* be worth it to you, I'm not judging, but I think it's important to have some clarity about that.

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breaddits t1_j29kdu3 wrote

Is it worth the WHAT

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OkYam8531 t1_j2almsr wrote

Get a Pendleton Wool Jacket or something or a Navy Pea Coat instead

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tjnav1162 t1_j2aqy0h wrote

Go buy a Carhartt

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tyvanwie t1_j2b2d6t wrote

Not sure why you'd buy this over Patagonia/Columbia/etc. that have been more than proven.

Also as others have said, look for second hand if you do decide to spend that kind of money.

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CultureChaos t1_j2b9aqv wrote

Too expensive but extremely high regarded and the best wool on the market

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Permissible_Option t1_j2brqcn wrote

Buy 4 similar pieces from LLBean and rotate them. They will last longer and you will have more options for the same price.

Very good quality garments and probably just as good as what you are looking at.

If you need something really tough, buy a workwear oriented item from a quality workwear manufacturer.

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poop5500 t1_j28xtmi wrote

Consider a Marmot jacket, very warm and high quality

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HoraceGrand t1_j29rhwx wrote

Nothing over $300 is worth it

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Straight-Tune-5894 t1_j27ja4x wrote

Sounds steep, but if it is a label you’re really into and have disposable cash, who is anyone on this platform to judge.

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fried_terrence t1_j273hcq wrote

I’d cop for that price. Alot warmer and cheaper than my Chrome Hearts hoodie (~$750).

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GamecubeAdopter t1_j28e15m wrote

No single piece of clothing in existence is worth $600

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