Smartwool vs. UnderArmour socks?

[hillbilly archer]

If you had to buy one would you get the Smartwool Medium weight hunting socks or the Under Armour Cold Gear boot sock (not the thin sock)?

[davidmil]

SmartWool

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[hillbilly archer]

They both have wool, but the Smaertwool have more. The UnderArmour are 41% olefin and 41%wool.

Anyone know what olefin is?

Thanks

[Roskoe]

My cold weather sock set up for the Colorado mountains is theSmartwool socks over the thin poly pro liners. If your feet get cold from sitting, then insert the thin footwarmer pads.

[WesternMdHardwoods]

Yeah I have both, they both keep my feet warm. I really dont have a problem with cold feet.The one thing I do know is any sock, wool,cotton,etc.. are worthless without a GOOD LINER!! IMO!

[millerhunter13]

well i like rocky mountian wool socks, they keep my feet so warm.

[davidmil]

ORIGINAL: hillbilly archer

They both have wool, but the Smaertwool have more. The UnderArmour are 41% olefin and 41%wool.

Anyone know what olefin is?

Thanks

Basic Principles of Olefin Fiber Production "” Olefin fibers (polypropylene and polyethylene) are products of the polymerization of propylene and ethylene gases. For the products to be of use as fibers, polymerization must be carried out under controlled conditions with special catalysts that give chains with few branches. Olefin fibers are characterized by their resistance to moisture and chemicals. Of the two, polypropylene is the more favored for general textile applications because of its higher melting point; and the use of polypropylene has progressed rapidly since its introduction. The fibers resist dyeing, so colored olefin fibers are produced by adding dye directly to the polymer prior to or during melt spinning. A range of characteristics can be imparted to olefin fibers with additives, variations in the polymer, and by use of different process conditions.
Olefin Fiber Characteristics
[ul][ul][*]Able to give good bulk and cover[*]Abrasion resistant[*]Colorfast[*]Quick drying[*]Low static[*]Resistant to deterioration from chemicals, mildew, perspiration, rot and weather[*]Thermally bondable[*]Stain and soil resistant[*]Strong[*]Sunlight resistant[*]Dry hand; wicks body moisture from the skin[*]Very comfortable[*]Very lightweight (olefin fibers have the lowest specific gravity of all fibers) [/ul][/ul]

[hillbilly archer]

Thanks, thats what I needed to know.

[tsoc]

Smartwool.I am a huge fan of any thing smartwool.The stuff performs,socks,long underwear,and their warmth to weight ratio is outstanding!