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Question Why does a manufacturer recommend normal detergent instead of wool detergent?
I have purchased some outdoor clothing made of 83% merino wool. The manufacturer states in their care instructions to "use regular detergents, not wool detergents". What is the reason for them recommending this? I thought wool was supposed to be washed using wool detergent.
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over 5 years ago
Question How much side protection should sunglasses have?
I have noticed that most sunglasses leave quite a bit of gap on the side and only cover the "front" of the eyes. Does this give adequate UV protection, or are these types of sunglasses mostly "fashion accessories", and if you want real protection you have to wear wrap-arounds? You can see what I mea...
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over 9 years ago
Question What purpose does a mesh liner serve in outdoors clothing?
Some outdoors clothing have an inner mesh lining of polyester (or similar) fabric. What purpose does such a lining serve? Does it insulate or is it for transporting humidity from the body?
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almost 11 years ago