Quote Originally Posted by auld argonian View Post
Wool is ideal because it wicks the moisture away from the body but wool shorts...?
I read once that the US military was looking into wool underthings for not only their insulating and moisture-wicking properties, but also because of its resistance to burning. The problem, of course, has always been the itch-factor. Well, it seems that they figured out that they could chemically remove the outer layer of the fiber, which caused it to curl, and then spin it into a soft textile that would feel good next to the skin and still retain its desirable properties. Don't know if this product is available to the public yet or not, though, or even commercially viable.

Regards,
Rex.