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Good read in The Wall Street Journal on what people add to clothing, continually trying to mimic the natural properties of wool.
As always Ibex wool is no stink with no additives!
By REED ALBERGOTTIAthletes have embraced the moisture-wicking properties
of synthetic T-shirts and other workout wear. But many athletes -- and
those
who love them -- often discover an unpleasant feature of these
microfiber garments: They smell bad.
Ibex's Qu T made the Gear Junkie's Top Ten Gear of the Year Awards 2007!
"From marathons and mountain climbs to kayak trips through the jungle of Quintana Roo, 2007 proved to be another epic year for The Gear Junkie. But without the right apparel and equipment, these adventures would not have been possible—or at least not quite as fun. Here are 10 top products that helped make it happen, avalanches, whitewater, crocodiles and all....
9. Ibex Qu T shirt
Among the most pricey T-shirts on the market, the merino wool Qu T is
worth the cost for the right consumer. The shirt looks nice, breathes
well, insulates, wicks sweat and never stinks. It can go days without a
washing, as wool is naturally antibacterial, making it great for
travel. $85"
Check out the entire list of the Top Ten Gear of the Year 2007 by the Gear Junkie here.
Kikkan Randall, an Ibex Athlete, Olympian and now the first ever U.S. Woman to win a Cross-Country Skiing World Cup race! 
"It’s been a whirlwind couple of days and it’s taken me some time to collect my thoughts...
(Written on Sunday)
Where do I even begin. Today turned out to be one of the most thrilling races of my life! We traveled to Russia (an all-day ordeal) on Thursday and prepared for some skate racing action this weekend. Because I scored my first ever World Cup podium in Rybinsk last season, you can imagine how anxious I was to return and see if I could improve on that result. I opted to skip the distance race Saturday to be rested for the sprint and it paid off.
My day started off well with a runner-up finish in the qualifying round, just half a second out of the lead. It was by far my best qualifying performance ever! Then came the rounds, and that’s where I really got going. In my quarterfinal, I floated around second or third for most of the lap and then used a boost of momentum off the big downhill to work into the lead on the homestretch and win my heat.
In my semi-final, I let a Russian girl take the lead and followed until the big uphill, where I made a jump move and gapped the field enough to stay clear of drafters, winning my heat and advancing to the A Final. The Russian crowd was enormous and cheering at a thunderous volume. Then came the final race.
I had a good start and followed last year’s Sprint World Champion Astrid Jacobson of Norway through the first half of the race. When we hit the big uphill, I pulled side by side with her. Midway up the hill, I decided to go for it, and accelerated. I got a slight gap over the top and dropped down the other side, hoping my skis were fast enough to keep me in front. Coming into the homestretch I was still holding the lead. I sprinted as hard as I could and only as I neared the last few meters did I realize I was actually going to win the race!
No, it’s not a dream, this is for real. I just won my first ever (and the first ever for a US woman) World Cup race! It’s an incredible feeling and I’m still floating off the ground.
Now I get to head back to North America for the holidays, taking a short break from the World Cup to race at US Nationals in Michigan, and then on to Canmore, Alberta for World Cups in January.
Happy Holidays everyone!!"
America’s Health Rankings ™ – 2007 Edition shows Vermont at the top of the list of healthiest states. This is the first year Vermont has been ranked number one. The state has had a steady climb in the rankings for the last seven years from an initial position of eighth in 2001. - quoted from United Health Foundation
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 7:24 PM
To: Info
Subject: please consider adding a boxer brief in woolies weight
Team Ibex,
You guys make great stuff. I live in Chicago; my woolies & Shak are my second skin. I play in the mountains a lot; my woolies & Shak are my second skin. I can climb, hike, fish or ski-tour all day & still grab a beer without stinking up the pub. Nice.
Would you consider offering the Roaster boxer brief in your lighter, woolies-weight fabric? It’s the only base layer piece missing in the Ibex line-up. I don’t do the traditional, loose-leg boxer thing & having long swore off Smartwool (I find your stuff is better made & warmer for it’s weight) the thought of having to look to another wool brand for a critical piece of base layer…pains me. I’m an Ibex man.
I own most every woolies style (except the sleeveless top…that’s a little too Denny Terrio, for me) and several pair of the mid-weight ¾ johns, the Loppet jersey & several pair of Roasters (…thanks for adding a fly, by the way.) And while I really dig the mid-weight stuff for my fall-into-winter pursuits, I find it’s too warm a fabric for spring-into-summer-into-early fall hiking, fishing, etc.
Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this note, and keep cranking out great stuff.
Best regards,
Rand
Sent:Thursday, December 13th, 2007
To: Info
Subject: Warmly Embraced in Ibex Merino
It's that time of year for this New York Street Performer where being able to stay outside and sing for my supper comes down to being able to endure the cold.
Now, when I sing, "Crazy", I won't be talking about myself. I'm toasty and feel elegant in my Ibex layers.
It's true that beauty comes from the inside out. In this shot, I'm in my 'roaster boxers' and a pair of fabulous fitting 'Loose Tights'.
On top is a men's 'outback long sleeve jersey' keeping me warm under my 'Carrie Hoodie' (every girl should have one of these).
I also love my 'satellite hat' and 'climawool' gloves. Did I mention
that I had to go back and order another pair of 'roaster boxers'?
Mmmmm, Ibex - you're perfect!
- Bethany Wild, http://bethanywildii.blogspot.com/
New York Street Performer Extraordinaire and Ibex Customer
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 12:25 AM
To: Info
Subject: great products!
I NEVER take my precious time to write a company, but as I sit here in
my skyline full zip and my izzi pants, I feel I must let you know how
absolutely delighted I am by your products. In addition to these two
pieces, I have a pair of the not-so-tights. I am a WOOL CONVERT. So
light, so warm, so soft! So attractive! I can't believe how well all
of your products fit. Great job. GREAT job. I just ordered a shak for
my father for his birthday.
Thanks!
Lynn
