In reference to cleaning, I note that Woolistics (Alex Clarke) recommends Ivory Snow for washing their wool jerseys. Supposedly Ivory Snow is pretty much pure soap flakes, with no detergents and enzymes like those found in leading detergents.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
devotion finesse <devotion_finesse@hotmail.com> wrote: I too sing the praises of the Kucharik wool shorts! VERY comfortable. In fact, I have a few pairs in size medium (32-34") available for sale (brand new in the bag) still. $70 shipped. Contact me off list if interested. Matthew Bowne Brooklyn, New York
>From: Andrew Gillis
>To: classic rendezvous
>Subject: [CR]New Wool Tights (and Soap) !
>Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:38:37 -0800 (PST)
>
>CRs:
>
> I bought a new pair of wool cycling tights from Kucharik about two weeks
>ago. I've been very happy with my purchase, and the tights have kept me
>comfortable in the recent cold weather that we've had here in Southern
>California (31 degrees F at night, and 53 during the day). I've ridden them
>and washed them several times.
>
> When I purchased them, John Kucharik Jr. had his seamstress sew in my
>choice of seat pads while I waited. I can't guarantee that kind of service
>all the time, but it was just what I needed, when I needed it!
>
> Here's the "all wool" web page of Kucharik:
>
>
>http://www.kucharikclothing.com/all-wool-c-43.html?osCsid=30f96e509a35322352315e3eba0ee212
>
> As far as cleaning the new wool tights, I've been using the new
>Rivendell Kookaburra Wool wash soap. It is very nice, and a little bit goes
>a long way. The stuff works well and is a good value.
>
> Here's the soap link:
>
> http://www.rivbike.com/
>
> I have no business or personal relation to either seller.
>
>
> Andrew Gillis
> Long Beach, CA
> 1/4" of ice on the birdbath water Sunday morning!!