Wigwam Mills Thermolite Liner F2163 -- Excellent Winter Moisture Wicking Liner Sock
Written: Jul 10 '07 (Updated May 04 '08)
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Pros: Great Product.
Cons: Hard to find.
The Bottom Line: Buy one or more when you find it because they are seldom found these days.
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| gothicdreams's Full Review: Wigwam Mills Thermolite Liner F2163 |
Wigwam Mills Thermolite Liner Socks F2163
Why I Bought
I purchased them mainly for when I am hunting in the cold or for when I am upstate or in Northern Territory of the United States of America or in the bitter Winter cold of Canada. Plus with prior experience of wearing some version of Wigwam Liner Socks since 1998 and all the pairs I have are virtually as new as the day as I bought them. Another reason why I bought them is because this type is great when I go camping in the cold weather to help keep my feet stay warm. I forget how much they retail for but they are generally less than $10 before taxes normally.
About Thermolite® Sox liner
The material is extremely light weight and has excellent insulating purposes. The fabric is an ADVANSA engineered product that features hollow-core fibers that trap air for the purpose of greater insulation. My experience with the fabric has always been a positive one, especially since it dries faster than cotton and stays virtually free from being wet. It carries the claim of drying 20% faster than other insulating fabrics, and drying 50% faster than cotton. As far as if my feet start to get damp or wet while wearing cotton my feet will stay wet. I would also have to agree with the statement “Thermolite® is perfect layering fabric because its comfortable and lightweight, allowing more freedom of movement.*”
How the Thermolite® works is from the hollow fibers having a greater surface area that causes faster evaporation by moving moisture away from the skin to the outer area of the fabric so it may evaporate at a greater rate of speed. I would definitely consider this to be a smart fabric technology.
"Thermolite® inspired by mother nature. when ADVANSA scientist created Thermolite®, nature was their role model. They discovered that polar bears have fur with "hollow" hairs for greater insulation. From this simple discovery, Thermolite® and its hollow-core fibers were born.*"
Where To Find
Personally I have not been able to find it online, but you may find it at sports & outdoors stores that do not sell items quickly for example the ma & pa sports & outdoors stores or maybe at an outlet store.
Usefulness
They are lacking in cushion because they are almost paper thin and are intended of being worn with other socks over the liner sock; however, they do have a nice gentle touch to the skin that is virtually identical to silk liner socks.
Durability
These socks will last you for years to come as long as you keep yours shoes properly tied and toenails reasonable length; meaning that you feet are not loose in the boots rubbing against the heel portion and your toenails are at normal length so they do not essentially cut through the sock itself. Another thing that is important is proper washing and drying to extend life of the socks.
Other Care Directions
A fine point that is not well known is that you should not just forcefully pull on your socks because it causes permanent stretching which eventually will tear a hole in the socks or make them to where they are too loose to wear. Gently roll or bunch the socks pass on over toes to the heel then gently bring them up towards your calf. The point of this to simply prevent stretching and allow for them to be in service for years to come. I have done this practice with (my diabetic socks that I use for controlling swelling [an issue that is now rather infrequent]) and steel toe shoe socks since 1997 (ten years and believe it or not some of the socks I still have from that time frame) and really does extend the life of the socks in general but especially in the heel region.
At some point during the time which you have these socks if you notice a loose end clip it as close as you can carefully to the sock with scissors to prevent premature unraveling or bunching or pulling or breaking. (Do not just pull a loose strand by hand.)
Times to be used
These sock liners are perfect for hunting or working or day around the house with socks over them. I find them to be perfect and priceless for gift giving during Christmas time.
Fiber Content
100% Thermolite (exclusive of Lycra ® Spandex)
1-YEAR GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with your Wigwam socks, we guarantee to replace them for up to one year from the date of purchase. Simply send the laundered socks, dated sales receipt and an explanation with your return address to Wigwam Mills.
Care Instructions
I recommend turning the socks inside out before washing and that you wash by hand. Wash in warm water DO NOT BLEACH. Air dry only and do not air dry in sunlight because it will result in hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is simply rotting of the spandex fabric in this case. Do Not machine dry.
Place of Manufacture
Made in the USA
How to Contact or Send a Return
Wigwam Mills, Inc.
P.O. Box 818
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0818
Or
www.wigwam.com
July 10, 2007 ©Copyright
*Portions containing quotes with an * is from the following website www.coolmax-thermolite.com and as a side note the site has some neat graphics explaining how thermolite works.
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