Is it itchy?????

Hello there,

This is SmartWool Customer Service. SmartWool is far from the itchy wool of yesteryear, SmartWool’s fibers are luxuriously soft. They come from New Zealand’s specially bred Merino sheep, whose super-fine fibers are as fit for pajamas as they are active-wear. Combine this with a production process that removes all itch and shrink and you get a layer you’ll never want to take off—even after the day’s journey brings you home.
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I'll add a viewpoint from someone who doesn't work for SmartWool: if it's made from the same weave found in their long underwear than it won't be scratchy at all--and believe me, if there was going to be any scratchiness long underwear would let you know promptly!

Thanks Bjornar.
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