yikes .... hope it's comfy but given all the warnings, I'd be afraid to not only laundering but of static bursting me into flames ...I picked up this base layer shirt for about $7.00 but have never heard of the brand name. Does anyone have history with the company? Thanks
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The new polyester is a lot better than the polyester of years ago and many of the people here are against cotton. I was doubtful of the new polyester at first but I have come around, it is warm and sheds water well. I still use cotton because I just like the feel, and if you ski on groomed trails do you really have to worry about "cotton kills"?yikes .... hope it's comfy but given all the warnings, I'd be afraid to not only laundering but of static bursting me into flames ...
kidding aside, their web site looks interesting but I'm not a big fan of 100% polyester though I know today's Poly is much more engineered for feel, look, etc.
I suspect the "keep away from fire" is simply the traditional risk of it melting to skin if you're in a fire ... I know polyester clothing is shunned/banned from glass workshops ... so not really out of ordinary.
Be interesting to see a test between fancy natural wear fabrics and theirs.
Absolutely. I sweat just cruising around. If you don't, YMMV. But if you take a fall or get caught in some weather, abs cotton gets wet, you're sunk.if you ski on groomed trails do you really have to worry about "cotton kills"?
I guess I am too conservative when it comes to weather at my age. I have been skiing since before these high tech fabrics became available, maybe that is why I don't feel the need that others do about their necessity. If you are skiing back country or in the trees I would agree that you need to take extra precautions. But if you stay on groomed trails and ski on weekends do you think you are going to be in that kind of trouble.Absolutely. I sweat just cruising around. If you don't, YMMV. But if you take a fall or get caught in some weather, abs cotton gets wet, you're sunk.
In strictly that case, it's about comfort. I'd have wet and uncomfortable base layers at the end of the day if i was wearing cotton.But if you stay on groomed trails and ski on weekends do you think you are going to be in that kind of trouble.
It just moved the wetness to the mid or outer layer. Maybe you are over dressing for as hard as you ski. I have had to put fewer layers on with the newer fabrics.In strictly that case, it's about comfort. I'd have wet and uncomfortable base layers at the end of the day if i was wearing cotton.
Wait, Sierra is part of tj-max? I’m going to check if they take tjmax gift cards...My new heated boot bag has arrived. View attachment 96194 View attachment 96196 View attachment 96197 View attachment 96198
The deal was$79 + tax so under $85. I have it plugged in to the 120V and on the low setting it is doing a good job in a short time. Will have to try it in the 12V side and share more. Thanks to the member @JMD that shared this deal.
Wait, Sierra is part of tj-max? I’m going to check if they take tjmax gift cards...
Yes, the Sierra company is the most recent purchase of the TJX corporation. My wife has been a TJX customer for years and more recent she is also a Ross Store customer because she had a "Black Belt" in shopping. When I post in this thread about bargains many of the items especially the clothes she has found for me.Wait, Sierra is part of tj-max? I’m going to check if they take tjmax gift cards...
I just got an email from Sierra that they dropped the price of this heated boot bag. It went from $79 + tax (what I paid) to $59 + tax. I guess I pulled the trigger on this one too soon.My new heated boot bag has arrived. View attachment 96194 View attachment 96196 View attachment 96197 View attachment 96198
The deal was$79 + tax so under $85. I have it plugged in to the 120V and on the low setting it is doing a good job in a short time. Will have to try it in the 12V side and share more. Thanks to the member @JMD that shared this deal.
I just got an email from Sierra that they dropped the price of this heated boot bag. It went from $79 + tax (what I paid) to $59 + tax. I guess I pulled the trigger on this one too soon.
Sierra has shut down their retail and online business for now.