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PC61600 t1_j1isjoc wrote

I think you should go by how you wear clothes. Baggy or snug? Are you wearing it over or under clothes?

Merino wool or other wool?

If you are buying it to wear as outerwear w layers under, go larger.

If you are buying to wear under a coat etc go smaller.

I like sweaters like this a little big. Personal preference.

Amazon is good if the seller is. Aran is a good brand. Machine loomed but popular

Icewear is another good brand.

LLBean has washable ones that seem popular.

Etsy has handmade ones. Hth.

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doomaflotch OP t1_j1iu9co wrote

It’s labeled as Merino wool, I’ve heard that doesn’t hold up as well as other wool? I really want something that’ll last me years and years, even if I sacrifice a little bit of comfort.

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PC61600 t1_j1ivu0o wrote

Check out lopi wool. That seems to be a high grade of wool Icewear has that type of wool

I just bought my son one so I have been researching.

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Quail-a-lot t1_j1j5l48 wrote

Icelandic or Shetland wool will be a more durable choice for a sweater than merino. Lopi is your keyword to find Icelandic. One durable brand I can recommend that is fairly easy to find (cheaper used if that is an option!) is Dale of Norway. Another durable choice would be a Cowichan sweater, but sourcing them might be harder outside of their geographic area. (An iconic example of this style is the sweater in The Big Lebowski that "The Dude" wears, but that one is made by Pendleton and is not really as good as the real thing)

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Yossarian216 t1_j1juklg wrote

I have plenty of merino that lasts, one of its benefits is you rarely need to clean it, it’s naturally antimicrobial. Follow the care instructions when you do clean it and it’ll last. I love merino because it’s warm but breathable, so I don’t get sweaty like other kinds of wool.

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