Dehen

[SaddleSC]

@Brandrea I owned the Shawl Sweater Coat in Whiskey and I guess the "skin feel" is different for everyone, but it was absolutely the scratchiest wool garment I have ever worn. The forearm of the sleeve fits quite snug so unless I was wearing a long-sleeved mock turtleneck or something, any exposed skin felt like it was being lightly rubbed with sandpaper. I can wear my Filson Mackinaw Cruiser (which is also heavy wool) over a short-sleeved T-shirt with no issues, but the Dehen was just too much for me to handle so I sold it a month or so ago. I wish I could find a way to get along with it because the fit and quality is pure perfection. They use a different knit for the beanies, and I have three of those and wear them all the time...go figure!

[Brandrea]

@SaddleSC damn … see this is what I’m worried about. I’d say I have a slight sensitivity to wool so this is what I’m hoping to avoid.

I feel just a touch of this when I wear my N1 deck jacket, but it goes away after a few minutes …

At this price point, I’d love to be able to try one on in a store for a few minutes to see if it bothers me. Unfortunately there are no stock lists anywhere near me.

Smashing looking sweaters though … still might go for it lol.

[goosehd]

@Brandrea I am sensitive to wool and I find Dehen extremely scratchy. Love the weight and warmth of the sweaters, but I have to wear a full sleeved undershirt to be able to make it through the day. Hoping with time and regular washing will tame it, but haven’t had much luck so far.

[Brandrea]

@goosehd Thanks for this. Sounds like it might not work for me then.

Did you buy direct from them on line?

I’ve found that buy the time you pay shipping customs and return shipping it get pretty pricing. You might as well commit to ownership

[goosehd]

@Brandrea yes I did buy directly from them, and the reason I still have the sweaters. Bought two at the same time thinking that they would be more like Merino wool in feel. They are not.

Merino wool I can wear all day and love it.

[stitchdown.shell]

@Brandrea I’d suggest :
https://brooklynclothing.com/collections/sale?grid_list=grid-view&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

And I have a 10% coupon that I can dm you.

Cheapest I’ve seen dehen with my research.

[Brandrea]

@stichdown-shell thanks for the offer. I’ve bought from them before so I have the coupon code here as well.

I’m going to check their return policy now … hate to be one of those guys, but I know if it feels itchy, I’m not going to wear it.

[tody]

I have tried on Dehen as well and found it way too itchy.

Andersen Andersen on the other hand is great to the touch, not itchy at all, and that is the way they are advertising it, too.

[goosehd]

@tody I have to try one of those as it pops up on here all of the time. Thanks for mentioning it and heading to browse now

[Brandrea]

@tody looking now … thanks for the mention.

[tody]

It certainly has to do with how they treat the wool.
Andersen Andersen claims to have some special process that makes it less itchy.
My wife has two Dehen wool sweaters, and they're pretty rough. I decided not to get one after she got hers.
I tried a Heimat sweater at the Heritage Post tradeshow, also too itchy for my taste.
Again, my wife has two different moto sweaters by A Piece Of Chic, and they are noticeably different from each other.
Wool is certainly a difficult subject...

[Brandrea]

@tody had a look just now … do you own one of their sweaters? Looking at the Skipper Jacket now …

[goosehd]

@Brandrea I just saw that Lost & Found carries Anderson Anderson. Back yard retailer and might be worth the drive

[Brandrea]

@goosehd said in Dehen:

@Brandrea I just saw that Lost & Found carries Anderson Anderson. Back yard retailer and might be worth the drive

Too funny … I was just there last Thursday. I went specifically to try on the RMC J24 …. Beautiful jacket, but the new cut is quite boxy (for me). I always wanted to try one and glad I did … but when I looked in the mirror I thought Brian, you’re trying too hard lol.

FWIW they told me that there will be a price increase on tne J 24 this fall (3100 now going to 4000).

I will definitely get down there again and have a look at the Anderson Anderson, Thanks!

[tody]

@Brandrea https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/779640

[Brandrea]

@tody great fit on you man!

[SaddleSC]

@Brandrea If you have any sensitivity to wool whatsoever, you will hate the Dehen. If you are still determined to give it a shot, another option is to look on Grailed for a like-new preowned...that is where I sold mine and the value tanked like an anchor. I sold it like new for $235 (MSRP $435). That way you don't have so much "skin" in the game...pun intended!

[Brandrea]

@SaddleSC fair point.

I think I’ve decided to hold off for now. I pretty much know it’s not going to work for me, but man they sure look fantastic!

On the other hand … it wouldn’t be the first time I bought something that looks fantastic but half knowing it won’t work out…

[pechelman]

I'm reading that the division road might have a different midweight fabric compared to the ones from Dehen direct. Can anyone comment on this and if they're really different and specifically if the scratchiness is the same, better, or worse?

really IH just needs to make a shawl collar cardigan i guess.

[seawolf]

@pechelman said in Dehen:

really IH just needs to make a shawl collar cardigan i guess.

There's a thread for recommendations like this!