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    I too would LOVE to hear the feedback. It can only help!

    The only thing I can compare (since I don't have the new SK model, but DO have an old one and know the kind of material they use) is material.

    About a year ago, I made up a material comparison chart of 6 different types of material with facts and tables I found online. I ended up with about 10 different sources from straight descriptions of material to washing instructions to other charts comparing materials... don't ask me to quote them b/c it's been a year since I did this. Here's an excerpt from that chart that I MADE comparing PV and Poly Cotton with the info I found online:

    Attribute: Poly Viscose VS. Poly Cotton Blend

    Durability: Excellent VS. Excellent
    Cleaning: Machine Wash VS. Machine Wash
    Teflon Coating: Yes VS. No
    Shrinkage (Lack Of): Excellent VS. Excellent
    Handle & Drape: Good VS. Poor
    Pilling (Lack Of): Excellent VS. Poor
    Wrinkling (Lack Of): Good VS. Good
    Hold a Pleat: Good VS. Poor
    Warmth: Good VS. Poor
    Breathability: Good VS. Fair
    Drying Speed: Excellent VS. Excellent
    Weight of material: 11 oz VS. 8 / 9 oz
    Tightness of Weave: Excellent VS. Excellent
    Price (approx): $10 / yard VS. $2 to $6 / yard

    Hope this helps. Yes, I am a little biased, but the charts were gathered from independant companies as much as I could. If you'd like to see the full chart I made comparing all 6 materials, let me know and I can email it to you.
    Last edited by RockyR; 11th April 06 at 11:28 AM.

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