merino wool and moths

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Paulatic
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Re: merino wool and moths

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Oldjohnw wrote:I have a lot of wool stuff: merino, lambswool and heavier wool. Never had a moth problem although I do routinely have cedar wood balls (not me personally, you understand).

I do have a little problem with 100% merino wool boxers (Alpkit) which I use for walking: thwy wear on the seat rather quickly. I intend next time to get a mixed fabric so as to be a little more robust, despite giving up on manmade stuff where possible a few years ago.


OK you lot have worried me now :wink: just bought some cedar wood of Ebay.

I’ve a lot of Dilling wear which I’m finding to be hard wearing.
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I store mine in a cedar box.

I left a few things in the laundry basket for a few days a couple of years ago & they were damaged by carpet beetles :(
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Re: merino wool and moths

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I've not had a Moth problem with Merino wool but has anyone tried Bamboo baselayers/underwear?
https://bambooclothing.co.uk/category/m ... aselayers/

I've seen much cheaper Bamboo stuff advertised on social media but am not convinced of the quality.
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Vorpal wrote:................by carpet beetles :(

I thought they were nicer chaps than the rolling stones...............
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