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abela
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Aug 11, 2016
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Ok, never heard of this stuff.
So using eucalyptus as the base pulp. I have worn tencel garments in the past, made from bamboo. That stuff was craaaazy soft. Probably the softest garment I have ever used. Even softer than the Yak wool I have been using lately. But the bamboo garment sadly did not have a long use-life.
Anybody out there that has worn both bamboo tencel garment and eucalyptus tencel garments able to share the feel differences?
The 190 gsm is pretty heavy for a t-shirt, suppose that accounts for the 155 grams for a medium sized t-shirt (kinda on the heavy side) but hey, if it performs, that is what matters. Anybody with any *high* activity use with this t-shirt able to provide performance feedback?
Aug 11, 2016
Sinocelt
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Aug 11, 2016
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abelaI found some feedback on Kickstarter as well as on Element Pure's website.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elementpure/nanofiber-baselayer-ultra-soft-odor-proof-and-sust/comments
https://elementpure.com/store/
I'm intrigued by the fabric, and "brandless and tag-free" clinched the deal for me.
Aug 11, 2016
MontBlanc
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Aug 11, 2016
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abelaI'm pretty sure, like with Rayon, the type of wood(pulp) used doesn't make much of a difference once treated. What really matters is how it's woven.
Aug 11, 2016
elementpure
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Element Pure
Aug 11, 2016
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MontBlancHello! Creator here. These are great questions:
- How long they last really depends on how you take care of them. Basically make sure not to dry these in your dryer on high and/or wash with other very tough clothing (like jeans with metal bits on them). If you wash on medium or gentle cycle and air dry or with dryer on low-medium they should last quite a while (years at least).
- @MontBlanc this a great point, one part of the equation of how long clothes last (as well as the hand-feel of the fabric) depends on the type of weave and yarn spinning technology. We are using siro high density compact spinning to get the best of both worlds. This type of spinning reduces pilling as well increases abrasion resistance without sacrificing too much of the natural softness of Tencel.
- @abela 190 gsm is usually classified as lightweight for baselayers. However the actual weight of the shirt depends on the size. That 155 grams you are seeing is the shipping weight (which includes the weight of the box it comes in.)
One last important thing about sizing, if you prefer a LOOSER fit, PLEASE make sure you choose ONE SIZE UP. If you base it on you regular American Sizing these WILL RUN SMALL.
Aug 11, 2016
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