I think she's right on the second point (about the fabrics that is...).

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

one ought to keep in mind the overall theme of the article, which is to do what one does on the cheap. yes, i certainly do believe in wicking fabrics, etc., and i include that in the mix. balancing that, tho, is my belief in not PAYING for those fabrics, at least insofar as what the MSRP is for many of those garments. luckily, others believe as i do and one can frequently pick those garments up off-season for the prices they ought to cost.

don't get me wrong. nobody works for free. people ought to be compensated for their inventions, and the execution of a good product. but as a former manufacturer, i also realize that some people, and some companies, are just stubborn. they choose to manufacture their garment products in south carolina instead of south vietnam and, well, you can't blame me if i choose to believe a cut & sew operation ought to be accomplished where the market dictates.

my preference would be to buy a space-aged wicking, thermoregulatory wife beater made in bangladesh for $8. the wife makes her royalty of $.25 on every yard sold, the WTO sanctions india for knocking off the wife's patented invention--and pays her part of the fine collected--and i ride my bike happily and comfortably.

but until my wicking wife beater from the far east comes onto the market for a realistic price i'll have to ride polyester, unwicked.

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Dan Empfield
aka Slowman

Dan,

Unfortunately, one of those big not far east companies with high prices owns the rights to the patents my wife received while in their employ; so, we get no residual quarters, but do have some nice plaques to hang on the wall (do nothing to keep me warm).

FYI - I was a good boy and got a little in house wicked wife beater swag for my birthday. How's that for a good day!?

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David
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