Lending Library
Description
The items shown here are USED, but with plenty of life left.
Lending items can be checked out for $30, which more or less covers shipping in USA. If you are in another country, you are welcome to BUY from the Lending at whatever price is posted for that item, plus the cost of shipping. Buying from the Lending has to be done by phone or email with Alex or Ralph.
The idea of the Library is to let people try one of these items for a week or two, just to check out our stuff or maybe because it's needed for an upcoming trip. But anything in the Lending can be purchased outright, and lately that's about half the time.
The website will charge $30 to cover shipping, and we'll include a pre-paid return shipping label with the garment.
If you decide to buy the item, the cost is the price as shown, but we'll credit the $30 shipping. We'll need to work together directly to arrange purchase, usually that just means an email-invoice.
It's not necessary to pay a deposit on the garment. Please either buy it or return it after a week or two.
The Library has become more popular than we expected. If there are already two names next to an item (meaning someone has it and another person is waiting), please don't place an order. Thanks.
Pieces come into the Library for a variety of reasons ... gain or lose weight, move to a warm climate, etc. If you have something that doesn't suit you anymore, please contact Alex@WeatherWool.com / 862-849-8250.
If you would like one of these items, please telephone us or place an online order with a NOTE telling us exactly which item you want. Please put your note in the box labeled "Add a note to your order". (Sometimes the NOTE does not reach us and in these cases we will contact you.)
Because of potential import duties, taxes and higher shipping costs, the Lending Library as described above is not really applicable outside the USA. But we can usually improvise purchase arrangements on a case-by-case basis for our friends without an American shipping address.
The listing for a garment that is "checked out", will show the order number and date it was sent, plus the first name and last initial of the person who has it. When a garment is returned that information is removed and it becomes available again.
A lot of the garments shown below are listed as New-Used (maybe a result of our Customer Service policies). Usually New-Used means the customer who made the original purchase held the garment for longer than 10 days or so. If a customer hangs onto a garment more than about 10 days before returning, even if it just sits unopened in the box, we count it as Used. Also, sometimes people tell us they returned it after only one day and only wore it to go shopping and to walk the dog one night. If a garment has been taken outdoors, no matter for how short a time, we will not sell it as new, and it will be listed on the Lending Library as New-Used. If someone returns a garment immediately, but it has been soiled somehow, it counts as used.
We try to ship Lending pieces in presentable condition, but we don't spend time on them like we do with new. If we did, we'd have to charge more and the lending would have a different sort of philosophy than now. Similarly, we can't accept requests to notify someone if a particular item becomes available.
If you place an order for an item already "checked out", we'll usually let your order sit and mostly such orders will expire unpaid. But we'll note that you are NEXT and if the item becomes available, we'll get in touch.
Lending items may be shipped in a recycled box, which seems appropriate.
One other thing ... Ralph often ships Lending pieces, but he's terrible at packing. Please don't hold it against him (me!!).
THANKS -- Alex --- 862-849-8250, orders@WeatherWool.com
Ralph --- 973-943-3110, Ralph@WeatherWool.com
The following are available for Lending or Purchase:
ALL-AROUND JACKETS (always FullWeight Fabric)
- All-Around Jacket / XXSmall / Duff (this is our older color, similar to Brown, but not as dark). Factory 2nd's, (Brand New) ... The right cargo pocket is about 1/2" higher than the other pocket. $735.
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All-Around Jacket / XSmall / Drab ... Fine condition. $695 (9 Oct 2024 --- Ben H --- #20951)
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All-Around Jacket / Small / Drab ... Good Shape. $650 (Matt A. .... 9/23/24 ... #20741) (Next: Alex W --- 1 Oct 2024 --- #20839)
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All-Around Jacket / Large and Double Hood, Drab. Some use but good shape. $825 for the Jacket and Double Hood. (Benedikt L in Switzerland would like to buy --- 18 Sep 2024 --- email contact)
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All-Around Jacket / 2XLarge / Brown. Slight use. $650 (Bobby K --- 22 Sep 2024 --- #20728) (Next: OSWALD ... see email)
- All-Around Jacket / 3XL / Drab Green - Lightly Used. - $725 (Jon R. -- 27 Sept. 2024 ... #20781)
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All-Around Jacket / 3XL / Drab Green - Lightly Used. - $720 (Steve H --- 5 Oct 2024 --- #20896)
- Al's Anorak / XSmall / Natural White - MidWeight. Almost new. Worn only a few times, then customer crashed his bike (not wearing Anorak), messed up his shoulder, can't wear pullover. $575
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Al's Anorak / Large / Drab - MidWeight. Very good condition. $525 (Geoff B --- 29 Sep 2024 --- #20808)
- Al's Anorak / 3XL / Brown - FullWeight. Some use, but still fine shape. $525
- Al's Anorak / 3XL / Drab - MidWeight. Like New. $525
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Basic Vest / Small / Drab / MidWeight. Barely Used. $325.
- Basic Vest / 2XL / Drab - MidWeight 2nd's. Pocket not even. $300. (Richard P. 10/3/24 ... #20865)
- CPO / XSmall / Drab - MidWeight - Great condition. Pockets not quite even. $300.
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CPO / XSmall / Lynx - MidWeight - Some use, much life left. $275
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CPO / Small / Lynx - MidWeight - Great Condition now ... buttonholes needed to be reinforced. $300. (Donaven P --- 4 Oct 2024 --- #20880)
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CPO / Small / Drab - MidWeight - Good condition with some use. $350
- CPO / Large / Drab - MidWeight. Good Condition. Repaired Buttonholes. $300 (Lee H. .. 10/2/24 ... #20843)
- None now
- We do have new in stock
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Peacoat / Large / Black - Just a little use. $725 (Jake W --- 3 Oct 2024 --- #20822) (Next Karan G --- 4 Oct 2024 --- #20877)
- Pants / 32" waist / Drab / FullWeight - Now shrunken w/ 24" inseam. Good Condition. $200 (Dylan L --- 1 Oct 2024 --- #20836)
- Pants / 38" / Drab / FullWeight - Good condition. $350
- Pants / 40" / Drab / FullWeight - Fair condition. $225 (Richard P. 10/3/24 ... #20865)
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ShirtJac / Small / Drab / MidWeight 2nd's - Buttonhole repaired and in great condition. $450 (Ted D --- 19 Sep 2024 --- #20710)
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ShirtJac / Medium / Black / FullWeight - Great condition. Barely used. $450
- ShirtJac / Large / Drab / MidWeight - Fair condition. Buttonholes repaired. $350. (Randy M. ... 10/1/24 ... #20835)
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ShirtJac / Large / Drab / FullWeight - Like New condition. $450
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ShirtJac / Large / Drab - New-Used. $475. (William R --- 24 July 2024 --- #20063 --- William did not receive and UPS Claim in progress)
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ShirtJac / 4XL / Drab - Factory 2nd's (New). Buttonholes were repaired. $475 (Jason G --- 1 Oct 2024 --- #20838)
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ShirtJac / 4XL / Drab - Factory 2nd's (New). Buttonholes were repaired. $470
SPECIAL SITUATIONS (longer-term borrows):
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Hooded Jacket / Size Medium / MidWeight Lynx Pattern Fabric - This almost-new Hooded Jacket was worn a few times for just a few days then customer decided he needed to switch to Large. $475 (Sending to Tom M on 15 July 2023 for his family's Cross-Australia Horseback Expedition and Fundraiser, expected to conclude in late 2024. They are posting on Instagram as @RoughAndStumble)
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Al's Anorak / XXXSmall / Lynx - MidWeight - Good condition .. just shrunken to a 39" chest. And was a Small. $200 (Sending to Tom M on 15 July 2023 for his family's Cross-Australia Horseback Expedition and Fundraiser, expected to conclude in late 2024. They are posting on Instagram as @RoughAndStumble)
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Al's Anorak / Medium / Cream - MidWeight. Very good shape. $585 (Going to @RoughAndStumble)
- Al's Anorak / Medium / Cream - MidWeight. Very good shape. The previous owner had sides taken in and now measures 42 inches (from 45.5 inches) $475 (Going to @RoughAndStumble)
- CPO / Medium / Drab - MidWeight. $375 (Cliff Gray --- 6 May 2024 --- #19647) (Jared W --- 6 May 2024 --- #19650). Cliff has a large media presence and will be testing this Anorak for a while
Updated 9 October 2024 --- Ralph, Alex
Our Fabric
Our 100% American, 100% Wool Fabrics, made from 100% WeatherWool Certified Fine Wool, are the foundation of our company. Making our own Fabric is time-consuming, difficult and expensive. But for us, there is no other way.
FAQ
Where is it made?
All of our products are 100% made in the USA using 100% American-made wool and materials. We pay American citizens to make all of our garments. See more.
Is WeatherWool in retail stores?
No, it is only available directly through this Website.
What are your garments designed for?
We set out to make the best All-Purpose outerwear possible and we take that "ALL" part seriously. While some items may be better then others for specific needs we like to think we have the perfect garment for anything you do outside regardless if it is in the serving in military, hunting, camping, city, country, work or worship.
Why is it so expensive?
We never cut a single corner at any step. We make our own fabric, from the best wool in the USA. There are over 45 steps in making our fabric alone. We use the highest quality materials made in the USA. We have owner operated customer service on call to serve you and offer free shipping in USA and Canada as well as hassle free returns.
Is WeatherWool Merino Wool?
Not exactly. Merino is great wool and has been very well marketed over the years but pure merino alone is not actually suitable for us.
We select our wool based on a number of characteristics including micron, strength, length, and comfort factor. With the help of our advisor Bob Padula we have determined the perfect recipe for our goals. Thanks to modern equipment we can test all the wool before we buy it and that wool is primarily coming from Rambouillet and Targhee breeds.
How do you clean WeatherWool
Short answer, you almost never need to. It's self cleaning. We've had garments we've worn for 7 years that have never been cleaned other then some rain.
However, things happen. If a lukewarm bath and dry flat doesn't do the trick, you can try wool-cleaner. Our full cleaning page is here.
Can bugs bite through your fabric?
We have not heard of any that can.
What is your customer service policy?
Our customers will be taken care of.
Full Customer Service policy can be found here.
Shipping
No Risk Returns
No-Risk Testing / No-Risk Policy ... We can't have anyone unhappy!.
Free Shipping USA and Canada
We offer free shipping in the USA and Canada.
Call 24/7 Anytime
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About us
Founders / Owners
WeatherWool was founded in 2009 by Ralph and Debby DiMeo. Together with their children and a few friends they maintain 100% ownership of the company. Their full story can be read here.
Direct Connection To The Source
We make our own Fabric, starting with raw wool carefully and specifically selected from a small group of ranches in the USA that meet our certification standards. This isn't no stock photo. We're actually out there during shearing sampling wool and sharing stoies and good times with the ranchers and their families.
The Best We Can Figure Out
While most companies decide a price point, and reverse engineer a garment to meet that retail price, WeatherWool does the opposite. We make the best garment we can figure out how to make at every decision we face.Although our garments seem pricey to some our profit margins are below average and you're getting more value for your money and assurance that you're getting some of the best wool in the world.
