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Originally Posted by
DWFII
. . . But truth to tell, I don't think any of the hose I saw on the golf site would be a reasonable substitute for tartan hose. They're argyll knee highs, sure enough, but they aren't tartan hose. . . .
I agree, and here is one of the reasons:
The golfknickersusa.com site states that the fiber content of these socks is 85% Duraspan and 15% Nylon. We all know nylon, right? Googling duraspan reveals that in July, 1991, Monsanto Co. changed the name of its Acrilan II high-bulk acrylic fiber to Duraspun brand fiber, so these socks are 85% acryllic and 15% nylon.
Going to Matt's site we find that his hose are "Made in Hawick, Scotland, from an easy-to-care-for blend of Merino wool and acrylic". I have had a taste of Merino and I like it. I also like what I've seen of Hawick products.
My choice is to do without until I can afford the good stuff, but of course that's just my choice.
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