[Philmont]: Coolmax

After the recent discussion on washing of Thor-Lo socks and Cool Max
polyesters I wrote
Dupont (who manufactures Cool Max) about washing and this was their
response -

Dave, Thank you for writing. We do not recommend the use of bleach or
fabric softeners with Coolmax® for the reasons you listed below in your
note. I would suggest that you contact Thorlo® (704-872-6522) directly to
get a better understanding of why they suggest it.

Coolmax® fibers has 4-channels built into the fiber which allows the
wicking to take place. Fabric softeners tend to "clog" these channels,
which decreases the wicking properties. For a picture of the fiber's
cross-section, go to the following link:

http://www.dupont.com/coolmax/html/whats-coolmax.html

A good resource for care/cleaning of various fabrics is www.fabriclink.com.

Regards,

DuPont Textiles & Interiors Inquiry Center
Wilmington Delaware, USA
dti@usa.dupont.com (email)
800-342-3774

I have, also, written to Thor Lo but have not yet received a response

Hello to Jason to Dave of the Fall 2001 CHATP course & trek

Dave
1997 - 722P, 2000-729M-6, 2002-709D-6, 2004 - 727??
PTC - 1991, 1994, 1999, 2001 (twice!!), 2003 (Pow Wow, June 22)

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Received on Wed Mar 12 16:54:44 2003