Is the dover honeycomb chill chaser a viable alternative for an Irish knit? I have been known to shrink both. Is this just a hazard of the cotton? If the chill chaser is not a viable alternative then what’s your favorite irish knit?
I bought the chill chaser specifically as an alternative to an Irish knit and have been very happy with it so far. I don’t think I’ve washed it yet (too lazy) so I can’t speak to shrinking issues. I suspect it may just be a cotton thing.
I love the honeycomb chill chasers for just about everything. They aren’t the most robust things ever and don’t look near as good after washing. But I figure they are cheap enough to replace every two years. I don’t dry them in the dryer.
I don’t think they’re great quality and the one I have is cut a little funny (very generous in the shoulder, not so much in the butt). But they are fine for a cheap post bath/ trailering outfit. Definitely don’t put anything made of cotton in the dryer though!
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I don’t think they’re great quality and the one I have is cut a little funny (very generous in the shoulder, not so much in the butt). But they are fine for a cheap post bath/ trailering outfit. Definitely don’t put anything made of cotton in the dryer though![/QUOTE]
Mine are also funny-shaped. The chest closure hangs down waaaay low. I don’t know if it’s a design flaw or if they have stretched from wear. But I do like them.
I have both an Irish knit anti-sweat and the chill chaser. The chill chaser is definitely lesser quality than the anti-sweat. I also find it to be a little weird in shape. It hangs low in the chest area on both of my mares. I never put my cotton stuff in the dryer to avoid shrinkage. I am satisfied with the chill chaser for throwing on after riding. I have had it a couple of years and it is holding up ok.
Chill chasers are awful in my opinion. I have twenty plus year old anti sweats that are still in use while the chill chasers are in the trash after a few uses.
