Allergy to wool!

laurakw · Oct 11th, 2009, 21:29

I'm travelling to India (dehli, agra, ranthambore, kanha) in november so know its likely to be a bit chilly at night and I am planning to pack a couple of fleeces etc and longer sleeves, but a lot is mentioned about buying shawls out there to wrap up warm which sounds like a great idea but I have an awful wool allergy (hives come up within minutes of wearing the stuff) so wondered if anyone knew what sort of materials these shawls etc are made from and am I likely to find wool free ones?

I can easily tell if wool is in something from the feel, but I don't want to have to touch everything beforehand!

Nick-H · Oct 12th, 2009, 00:04

Would silk do you?

You don't have to buy shawls*; whatever keeps you warm in Manchester will keep you warm in Northern India too. A shawl is an easy thing to carry in a bag, though, and easy to use for just a little extra warmth.

I think it was November that I went to Delhi, last year. 13-15C at night? It was cold to my now-tropical blood, but I don't think it will be to a Mancurian. Midn you, there is the contrast with the 25C daytime temperature to cope with.

*Yes, you do... They can be stunningly beautiful, and you'll want to take one home

nycank · Oct 15th, 2009, 06:54

Heat Tech is something you should explore - http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/heattech

It is light, and works in New England weather, so definitely it would work in Indian weather too

Oct 11th, 2009, 21:29	#1
laurakw Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1	Allergy to wool! I'm travelling to India (dehli, agra, ranthambore, kanha) in november so know its likely to be a bit chilly at night and I am planning to pack a couple of fleeces etc and longer sleeves, but a lot is mentioned about buying shawls out there to wrap up warm which sounds like a great idea but I have an awful wool allergy (hives come up within minutes of wearing the stuff) so wondered if anyone knew what sort of materials these shawls etc are made from and am I likely to find wool free ones? I can easily tell if wool is in something from the feel, but I don't want to have to touch everything beforehand!

Oct 15th, 2009, 06:54	#3
nycank Clueless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 1,307	Heat Tech is something you should explore - http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/heattech It is light, and works in New England weather, so definitely it would work in Indian weather too __________________ bade bhaisaheb is outsourced

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Wool shawls to buy in Chennai	umitokaze	Chennai (Madras)	24	Feb 16th, 2009 15:38
dust mite allergy	Zeppy	Health and Well Being in India	18	Jan 25th, 2007 03:07
allergy	micky j	Health and Well Being in India	4	Nov 18th, 2005 17:35
how do you say you have an allergy?	farangsville	Chai and Chat	17	Apr 30th, 2005 23:36

Oct 12th, 2009, 00:04	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,189	Would silk do you? You don't have to buy shawls; whatever keeps you warm in Manchester will keep you warm in Northern India too. A shawl is an easy thing to carry in a bag, though, and easy to use for just a little extra warmth. I think it was November that I went to Delhi, last year. 13-15C at night? It was cold to my now-tropical blood, but I don't think it will be to a Mancurian. Midn you, there is the contrast with the 25C daytime temperature to cope with. Yes, you do... They can be stunningly beautiful, and you'll want to take one home