Tubular scarf - The same sweater for the whole family?
The tube scarf is familiar to many. I myself have used a tube scarf while motorcycling and mountain biking. The materials of the tube scarves I have used have been polyester, cotton, or merino wool. When I first heard about the alpaca wool tube scarf and how it suits both formal occasions and motorcyclists, I raised my eyebrows and wondered if that was really the case. The same accessory for dinner and for motorcyclists? It didn't sound very convincing.
However, curiosity had been sparked and I wanted to see for myself what this knitted alpaca tube scarf was really all about.
Tube scarf in the test - Friday
I decided to order one of each color. If the tube scarf works even 50% as promised, it definitely won't go to waste with me.
When I received the Ruukki Kehräämö tube scarves about five days later in the mail (to Spain), the first thing I noticed was the high quality. The knit is really thin and feels high-quality. Definitely not the thick and "prickly" kind I somewhat expected, since it is a wool knit. The high quality is visible and tangible as soon as you take the tube scarf in your hand. I wondered if I would dare to wear this while cycling – it looks more suitable for women.
I showed the tube scarf to my wife and she immediately got excited about the colors and the high-quality feel. On the same day we went out to eat, the tube scarf had appeared around her neck. I think it's really stylish and apparently very comfortable.
Tube scarf in the test - Saturday
The next day it rained and it was quite cold, but I hadn't been cycling for two weeks and I was really eager. I had also heard that motorcyclists praised the alpaca tube scarf, and I must admit I wanted to test whether a knitted wool scarf could be good for sweating – it just really doesn't sound comfortable.
It rained really hard at times, I rode in the terrain for about 1.5 hours. The tube scarf was around my neck from the start, and after about 1 hour of riding, I also pulled it under the helmet to protect my ears.
I am familiar with the merino wool tube scarf, as well as other more traditional materials like cotton and polyester. This alpaca wool scarf is by far the best. The word "magic scarf" came to my mind. I made a video of the test, which is below.
In addition, the charming scent of the tube scarf must be mentioned. I can't say whether the scent came from the alpaca wool, the manufacturing process, or my wife's perfume from the previous evening (yes, I used the same scarf), but in any case, the scent was really pleasant.
Tube scarf in the test - Sunday
On Sunday, the sun was already shining, and my daughter and I decided to go for a walk on the beach. Since the weather was still cool and the wind quite strong, I thought we’d test the tube scarf in this kind of casual use. I had left the black scarf on the table, but it had already dried, and my daughter chose the beige tube scarf.
Tube scarf test summary
I became not just a fan of tube scarves, but of alpaca wool as well. I am a passionate mountain biker, and I would never have believed that alpaca wool or any other wool could work in the rain and while sweating without any problems. The only garment that felt dry all the time was the tube scarf. I've tried all kinds of special technical materials that cost multiples more, but the tube scarf knitted from alpaca wool was simply the most functional garment.
The fact that the same garment suits women for a party, or children really for any use, is quite incredible. Whether the tube scarf will cause a quarrel here, remains to be seen ;).
P.S. The scent is also very pleasant even without perfume.
- Janne -
