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where have the real jumpers gone?
Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131471 Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #1 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:58pm I haven't owned a jumper since I was about 10 years old. Don't like 'em. What state do you live in?
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Reply #2 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:02pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 131471 Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #3 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:03pm Oh, you're in Canberra. I suppose you need them there. I hardly ever wear more than a shirt in Perth. I might use a jacket for a couple of weeks of the year, but only if I'm walking home or at an outdoor venue. Never had the need for a jumper.
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Reply #4 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:07pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

Get an old lady to knit you one

. Theres a shop in Braddon that has some wintery stuff but its very expensive. I paid about $300 for a puffy jacket there.

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Reply #5 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:10pm

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:07pm:

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

Get an old lady to knit you one

. Theres a shop in Braddon that has some wintery stuff but its very expensive. I paid about $300 for a puffy jacket there.

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Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing.

cods is in Canberra too: provide her with the wool, and she can knit you one while she watches The Block and Married at first Sight on TV.

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polite_gandalf Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20023 Canberra Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #6 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:13pm Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:07pm: Get an old lady to knit you one . I grew up on a farm and mum used to spin our own wool and then knit our jumpers. Maybe thats why I am partial to proper big woolen jumpers. Sadly, mum ditched the spinning wheel and no longer knits
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Gordon Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 20222 Gordon Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #7 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops. https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html
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Sir Spot of Borg Gold Member Offline WE ARE BORG Posts: 26460 Australia	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #8 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:18pm Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm: The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops. https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html Yeah thats the one in braddon Spot
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Reply #9 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:21pm

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:18pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm:

The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops.

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html

Yeah thats the one in braddon

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Those look like pretty thin jumpers.

I think Gandalf is after something like this:

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Reply #10 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:21pm

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:18pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm:

The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops.

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html

Yeah thats the one in braddon

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$300 is a bit much for a puffer, full price?

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Reply #11 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:22pm

Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:21pm:

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:18pm:

Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm:

The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops.

https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html

Yeah thats the one in braddon

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$300 is a bit much for a puffer, full price?

I guess - got it when i first arrived here - it was -7C in the mornings then. This winter i havent had to wear it so far

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polite_gandalf Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20023 Canberra Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #12 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:48pm Gordon wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:16pm: The best way to keep warm is layers rather than one thick jumper, but a good merino jumper is versatile. I'd hit the outdoor shops. https://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/clothing/mens-merino.html Oh yeah Kathmandu, I forgot about that shop. Will check it out thanks.
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Reply #13 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:34pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

Because I'm bloody allergic to them.... I love woolen jumpers but they make me sneeze....

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Reply #15 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:44pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

Problem is that people don't want to hand-wash "woolens", they want to throw them into the washing machine ... a great way to shrink such garments. Thus the 95% acrylic 5% wool .... or whatever.

I know what you mean though ... nice, warm, bulky jumpers, that feel nice and warm and you don't need to wear much anything under it but a vest. Wink

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Reply #17 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:57pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:13pm:

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 3:07pm:

Get an old lady to knit you one

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I grew up on a farm and mum used to spin our own wool and then knit our jumpers. Maybe thats why I am partial to proper big woolen jumpers.

Sadly, mum ditched the spinning wheel and no longer knits Sad

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Rose Grower Junior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 68	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #18 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:57pm Redmond Neck wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:51pm: Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:34pm: I love woolen jumpers but they make me sneeze.... Kiwi eh? Sheep Shagger !! Not funny.
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Grappler Truth Teller Feller Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 80194 Proud pre-1850's NO Voter Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #19 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 7:21pm Redmond Neck wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:51pm: Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:34pm: I love woolen jumpers but they make me sneeze.... Kiwi eh? Sheep Shagger !! Not at all.. just allergic to wool...
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Johnnie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 12485 Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #20 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 8:02pm Its climate change, hardly anyone in Australia needs a jumper anymore, maybe in southern Tasmania but elsewhere an exacto windcheater and t shirt would do. The Milwaukie electrified jacket could be an option if you really feel the cold.
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Grappler Truth Teller Feller Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 80194 Proud pre-1850's NO Voter Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #21 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 8:10pm Flowers are blooming, the neighbour's lemon tree has come out in bloom already... magpies are singing and birds are chasing one another ... winter is a thing of the past.
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Reply #22 - Aug 5^th, 2019 at 9:18pm

Rose Grower wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 4:44pm:

polite_gandalf wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 2:56pm:

Big, heavy, thick woolen - and most importantly - warm jumpers. Why can't I buy them any more? Whenever I shop for them, I can only find light, thin ones that are not the least bit warm.

Why? Do people not feel the cold any more? Or does everyone make do with jackets or hoodies?

If anyone knows any shops that sell real jumpers - please list them!

Problem is that people don't want to hand-wash "woolens", they want to throw them into the washing machine ... a great way to shrink such garments. Thus the 95% acrylic 5% wool .... or whatever.

I know what you mean though ... nice, warm, bulky jumpers, that feel nice and warm and you don't need to wear much anything under it but a vest. Wink

Yeah, but a fleece with windstopper keeps you warm

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Reply #23 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 7:49am

I got a thick grey woolen one for about $10 somewhere a few years ago. Forget where. Only wore it a few times, working nights in Melbourne in winter. Even there it was a bit too warm, with all the layers I had on.

Wander round the DFOs and places like that. You'll find them.

By themselves, they are useless because the wind goes straight through them. The lightweight synthetic ones are just as good as a heavy woolen ones, and people don't think you're some kind of weirdo.

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Reply #24 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 8:35am

Johnnie wrote on Aug 5^th, 2019 at 8:02pm:

Its climate change, hardly anyone in Australia needs a jumper anymore, maybe in southern Tasmania but elsewhere an exacto windcheater and t shirt would do.

The Milwaukie electrified jacket could be an option if you really feel the cold.

Canberra is in the minuses most mornings and while its warmer than previous years its still cold. Daytime though seem like spring or autumn

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mothra Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 34507 Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #25 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 10:51am I can't do jumpers but i can do fancy scarves.
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 95262 Melbourne Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #26 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 11:10am Global warming means you don't need a jumper.
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cods Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 88048	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #27 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 11:20am only if you live in Canberra bobby... those protesters dont come to ACT in winter time...
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Gordon Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 20222 Gordon Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #28 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 11:47am mothra wrote on Aug 6^th, 2019 at 10:51am: I can't do jumpers but i can do fancy scarves. Do you wear wool?
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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Australian Legend Posts: 21726 Rockhampton, Q Gender:	Re: where have the real jumpers gone? Reply #29 - Aug 6^th, 2019 at 9:48pm My fake leather jacket is enough for me. But it does not get much more use than 2 weeks of the year.
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