What type of Warmth layer to get?

[moldyform]

Hi

Going to buy some kind of warm jumper. Just wondering if i should be getting a synthetic or natural type?

Synthetic should dry quicker? Is there any advantages in gettign a natural material?

Cheers

[Ent]

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[r3volution]

I recently went through the same debate, and ended up buying a jumper made of Polartec Thermalpro, seems a fair bit warmer than a 100 weight polarfleece, but with similar bulk and only a little heavier. The issue with wool at that sort of weight and density is that if it gets wet, it weighs a ton, and it won't dry out too quickly. While this is rarely a problem for wool thermals as they're thinner, once you're up to a serious merino midlayer, it becomes a big issue. I usually wear my thermalpro jumper under a softshell though (not the fleecy type of softshell though) as its not that great for wind resistance.

[corvus]

Hi

Going to buy some kind of warm jumper. Just wondering if i should be getting a synthetic or natural type?

Synthetic should dry quicker? Is there any advantages in gettign a natural material?

Cheers

What do you mean exactly by "jumper" as that can make a big difference as to what to recommend
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[moldyform]

I ended up getting one very similar to this one.

http://www.lowealpine.com/eng/prod_app_ ... 6&type=man

Thanks guys.

[dee_legg]

I think that polarfleece is the way to go when looking for warmth... merino is great for thin layers to use when active but for warmth to weight polarfleece is definitely the way to go.
A couple of good brands and models are:
Wilderness Wear: They make some really great, basic fleeces with full and mid length zip with 200 and 300 weight polartech fleece.
Mont: The Slinx top is iconic... great fitted look, never piles, and super warm

Hope this helps!

[Macca81]

I think that polarfleece is the way to go when looking for warmth... merino is great for thin layers to use when active but for warmth to weight polarfleece is definitely the way to go.
A couple of good brands and models are:
Wilderness Wear: They make some really great, basic fleeces with full and mid length zip with 200 and 300 weight polartech fleece.
Mont: The Slinx top is iconic... great fitted look, never piles, and super warm

Hope this helps!

sure it looks great on you dee, but i doubt so much on someone as myself who doesnt have a figure worth looking at in close fitting clothes i do like that top tho i must say

[dee_legg]

you'd be surprised macca.. i've seen it on some ugly buggers and it does wonders!