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hoosiercaver1 wrote:The polypros I have are army issue, I agree that they are thick, and sometimes too hot for me. I know you can get them at surplus stores, and I have heard of some people using the under armour. I think works good too.
is a thermoplastic polymer, made by the chemical industry and used in a wide variety of applications, including packaging, textiles (e.g., ropes, thermal underwear and carpets), stationery, plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components, and polymer banknotes. An addition polymer made from the monomer propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids. Its resin identification code is the number 5 surrounded by a recycling symbol, with the letters "P P" below. Melt processing of polypropylene can be achieved via extrusion and molding.
Capilene is the clothing company Patagonia's name for its polyester material with a hydrophilic surface finish. Capilene is made out of polypropylene. Capilene's core remains hydrophobic (water repellent). It is used in thermal underwear and in stretch versions where it has been blended with Lycra. It has since then been added into most of their product line. Compared to cotton, the warmth it provides at an equal thickness is much greater. Patagonia recycles used Capilene products.
Capilene is on par with other isolating fabrics such as Gore's Duratherm and Ultra Thinsulate.
mgmills wrote:Also check out places that sell long underwear for snow skiers.
Squirrel Girl wrote:I don't like polypro because it melts in the drier. Plus it has a plasticy feel. I know someone else who doesn't like it because it hold stink (which can be washed out with special stuff I'd guess, but that's a separate thread).
I have a lot of capilene, but I also like CoolMax and Duofold is good and cheap.
I air dry a lot of my sporting clothes. But I've also melted/shrunk stuff that I didn't know was in there. I mean, I wash a load, and some stuff comes out for air drying, and some goes to the drier. Once in a while, some non-drier item(s) gets hidden in the OK-for-drier stuff. Then I'm screwed.InTucky wrote:I've never dried mine in the drier, it will dry by itself in about 1/2hr
Amocholes wrote:I have noted the old sweat smell. Even though freshly laundered, as soon as they get a little moist there is a definite aroma of old dirty sweat socks that have been marinating in the bottom of a gym bag for six months or so.
InTucky wrote:Brian I bought my pants ($15) at walmart in the hunting section, there made by remington. I also bought a shirt at walmart in the clothing dept., it's a walmart under armour cold gear knock off...... $10 shirt compared to $40. I've wore both on over 20 trips now, and there still in great condition.
xcathodex wrote:InTucky wrote:Brian I bought my pants ($15) at walmart in the hunting section, there made by remington. I also bought a shirt at walmart in the clothing dept., it's a walmart under armour cold gear knock off...... $10 shirt compared to $40. I've wore both on over 20 trips now, and there still in great condition.
this is exactly the same setup i wear, to the letter, for all cave trips dry or wet. both items are a sort of polyester/spandex blend. they wick well and dry quickly.
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