tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post623083258429805770..comments2020-11-06T08:12:05.979-08:00Comments on Free Time is Overrated: Why I Like Synthetic FibersSarah Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07950248042533212437noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-18442908138634019232013-02-18T16:27:19.664-08:002013-02-18T16:27:19.664-08:00COOL! I would think it would be quite soft and co...COOL! I would think it would be quite soft and comfortable. I seem to remember seeing some men's shirts in a catalog somewhere made of bamboo. Men don't usually go for uncomfortable....Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950248042533212437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-83046125730499362532013-02-18T16:26:21.347-08:002013-02-18T16:26:21.347-08:00(answering until HB can)
I use some home made soap...(answering until HB can)<br />I use some home made soap I was given from some great folks at AJ's Country Cottage.<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/AJsCountryCottage<br /><br />I use whatever I happen to have. I've never had any soap that I didn't think wasn't effective in this method.Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950248042533212437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-82262139253299183032013-02-18T05:02:03.125-08:002013-02-18T05:02:03.125-08:00I actually ordered some bamboo fabric to make a he...I actually ordered some bamboo fabric to make a headband/wrap out of. I ordered the stretch knit type. It is a very soft material. I like the way it feels. But I'm sure that synthetics are much more durable. <br />I'm thinking of making under clothes (tank tops and shorts) out of it though. Very soft and comfortable feeling.<br />I found my material on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/highendfabricsBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022080428503615168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-83752337683805479182013-02-17T21:54:20.897-08:002013-02-17T21:54:20.897-08:00Thanks! I'll have to try the ammonia thing. ...Thanks! I'll have to try the ammonia thing. Working on making my own laundry soap when the big container we have is gone- what soap do you use- and why not Ivory anymore (for HB)?Theresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-44718131737237492542013-02-16T08:06:07.351-08:002013-02-16T08:06:07.351-08:00I have found this to be true as well. The Man we...I have found this to be true as well. The Man wears synthetics every day. In the winter and cool times of the spring or fall, he usually has no problem with his every day items. But his shirts can pick up a smell after a month or two during the summer months. <br /><br />Synthetic t-shirts will carry odors longer than cotton t-shirts. I don't know about wool or other natural fibers. (I don't have many natural fibers beyond cotton.) But I have a fix for that!<br /><br />My usual laundry soap is actually a real soap. I use a method similar to HealthyBratt: <br />(http://healthybratt.blogspot.com/2006/04/xanga-archive-04112006.html)<br /><br />When my synthetics get that lingering stink, I just run a single load through the washer with commercial detergent. That usually takes care of the smell in one load. For really, really bad batch of running gear, I put ammonia in the slot for fabric softener in my washer. <br /><br />This almost always takes away that lingering smell. It's possible to permanently "stain" those fibers like anything else - but that's the exception to the rule. Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950248042533212437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-70081741755139123902013-02-15T22:50:40.725-08:002013-02-15T22:50:40.725-08:00very interesting. I've been looking at fabric...very interesting. I've been looking at fabric types too, as some clothes seem to smell cleaner than others- don't hold the gym stink. I haven't been able to determine which hold it and which get cleaner- what do you think? fast AND truly clean are both important to the Mama doing tons of laundry/week :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-18135932414749024442013-02-15T19:44:27.312-08:002013-02-15T19:44:27.312-08:00I've only just read about bamboo. I've se...I've only just read about bamboo. I've seen it but not every even tried anything on in any bamboo line. It sounds REALLY interesting though. <br /><br />It was said that injinji was investigating making their toe socks with bamboo fibers. I don't know what ever became of that. <br /><br />I'm guessing it would drive prices up as well but if it's a good fiber and wears well, I would consider it. At least for adults that are less likely to destroy them in normal use.<br />Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950248042533212437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-63795735908529061802013-02-15T17:40:25.490-08:002013-02-15T17:40:25.490-08:00I learned some of this from hiking blogs that I re...I learned some of this from hiking blogs that I read. Very important when exerting in cold weather. Could mean the difference between hypothermia or not. <br />The one exception to this that I've been reading about just recently is Bamboo. I've just read a bit but, it is natural fabric that wicks and dries faster. Even a bit anti bacterial, I think. This is debated.<br />You probably know all this though. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022080428503615168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044122347415119496.post-35133244750934797532013-02-15T15:29:32.595-08:002013-02-15T15:29:32.595-08:00Enlightening! Truly because I have wondered about ...Enlightening! Truly because I have wondered about this topic but never bothered to look into. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455665504979570302noreply@blogger.com