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Socks
Elmwood wrote:
What is this special "overnight drying sock" I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting! Living in southern Ontario, I'm surprised you're not familiar with Tilley Endurables. Check the web site at http://www.tilley.com/home.asp?countryCode=Can where you'll find both the quick drying unmentionables and the socks. The underwear is made from "an enhanced form of 100% polyester." I suspect the same could be said for the socks (but don't confuse the quick-drying socks with the heavy-duty walking socks, which contain a lot of merino wool and are definitely not quick drying). -- Ron |
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"Elmwood" wrote in message ... Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to keep costs down. I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" Silk ? Also does very well for undies! |
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Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to keep costs down. I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" I prefer a suggestion I once read for lightweight cycle touring. You take exactly three socks with you. At any one time, two are on your feet and the third is soaking in your water bottle. ======== Email to "j-c" at this site; email to "bogus" will bounce ======== Jack Campin: 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU; 0131 6604760 http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/purrhome.html food intolerance data & recipes, Mac logic fonts, Scots traditional music files and CD-ROMs of Scottish music. |
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Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to keep costs down. I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" I prefer a suggestion I once read for lightweight cycle touring. You take exactly three socks with you. At any one time, two are on your feet and the third is soaking in your water bottle. ======== Email to "j-c" at this site; email to "bogus" will bounce ======== Jack Campin: 11 Third Street, Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4PU; 0131 6604760 http://www.purr.demon.co.uk/purrhome.html food intolerance data & recipes, Mac logic fonts, Scots traditional music files and CD-ROMs of Scottish music. |
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Obeying those funny little voices, "Elmwood"
wrote: Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to keep costs down. I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" Most synthetics (polyester, nylon, etc.) dry quickly. Most natural materials (cotton and wool) don't. To speed drying take advantage of any obvious heat source, such as a radiator or towel warmer. Someone mentioned silk, which I'm not familiar with. Instead of a squirt bottle of liquid detergent take some powdered detergent in a small plastic bottle. Less chance of messy spills. I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting! Socks are about the limit for me. I'd rather spend my time having fun than washing stuff in the sink. -- Cases heard in U.S. civil and criminal courts as posted on the American Bar Association's online magazine: * Schmuck v. Dumm * Gerald Mayo v. Satan and His Staff * State v. Big Hair * United States of America v. 2,116 Boxes of Boned Beef, Weighing Approx. 154,121 Pounds, and 541 Boxes of Offal, Weighing Approximately 17,732 pounds |
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, Elmwood wrote:
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. I bought a few extra pairs of cycling socks, which are quick-drying (to keep the feet dry, but they dry fast anyway). Runner's socks may be that way. They're "coolmax" or similar fabrics, but its really just polyester with different various weaves. I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting! Underwear's no problem. Women's are often synthetic fabric, and men's are usually worn down to paper-thin. So they all dry fast. ;-) -- -BB- To reply to me, drop the attitude (from my e-mail address, at least) |
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Thin nylon socks dry almost immediately, as would I suppose any made
from polyester. Although thin nylon socks are fine for the summer, they may be too cold for winter. I have had medium weight cotton socks dry overnight in the hotel room in the winter, heavy cotton socks (not crew socks) and merino wool socks seemed to take a good 24 hours. Of course wool will keep you warm even if damp. I have not tried silk, but that has a reputation as a warm and fast drying material, although not very durable. The key is dry air circulation. A room heater that has a fan will dry things much faster than just a simple radiator. -- wf. Elmwood wrote: Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to keep costs down. I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" |
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, Elmwood wrote: I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting! True confession time: I have been known to pack my oldest and rattiest unmentionables and leave them behind as I go. Of course, I always remember my mother saying "put on nice underwear in case you need to go to the emergency room" -- at which point, I figure my undies are the least of my concerns, and if it's a trauma case, they'll cut them off anyway!!! |
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, "Elmwood"
wrote: I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter. What is this special "overnight drying sock" I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting! When I want something to dry quickly, I roll it in a towel, and then twist the towel very tightly. Then I hang the item on a hanger in the closet. If there's any chance it might drip (not likely after the twisting), I put a towel on the floor under it. I can't say things will always dry overnight with this technique, but I've had good luck. ps It was 25 degrees here today (Southern Ontario) And it was 13 degrees here in sunny Italy. ----------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup |
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