Thanks Rick,

That scientific stuff makes sense.

My main question, not meant to insult anyone, is; does hand washing the kilt hose get the "stink" out?

I live in hot weather country. Like to change my kilt hose (or sox when panted before) at mid day. Everyone's feet sweat around here. Guess I could set a rock on the kilt hose and let them soak in the sink.

What I've noticed is that of the 20 some pairs of kilt hose I have, all ordered in the same size, they not only seem to arrive in different sizes, they wash out to different sizes. Some stay long and loose, others tighten up. Have been using the gentle cycle of the washer to wash them...maybe some have been washed on regular cycle...just know its an adventure to buy them and try to keep them serviceable.

So far, the best have been those Blaxnit from South Africa, even with their defects. Just can't find where to buy more, even at regular price.

That's one thing about "kilting" - its never dull with all the details to deal with.

Ron