Tina wrote: > My question: do all polyester fabrics have the wicking properties of these > higher priced spreads? Will polyester thrift shop clothing, such as velvet > shirts or leisure suits work the same way as Patagonia Capilene gear? The modern polyester fabrics are not the same as the old stuff. The individual strands in the threads are much finer, improving the wicking properties. As well, the fibers are coated to prevent bacterial growth (and reduce the smell - polypro, which doesn't take a coating well really stinks after being worn a while). As I read in a catalogue somewhere: This ain't your grandfather's polyester. Mike PS - search the web for fabric and sewing websites. There are outdoor fabric sites that explain this stuff. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jan 05 2000 - 09:33:37 PST
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