How well do they hold up against vigorous washing and abuse? Will they stay odor blocking?
43445
define vigorous. having said that i wear mine daily, normally 2 days in a row and then wash immediately. so far they wear well and have not broken down.
43446
mmm... I am not sure because I only used them in two occasions yet. But I have to say that my last backpacking trip was in really cold weather, and these were the only thick socks I had... so I ended up wearing them non-stop for 4 days, even at night (nasty I know, but so is backpacking). After 3 nights, 4 days, and some 60 miles on them, THEY DIDN'T SMELL! And nor did my feet (but then they never do).Washed and dried them since, and they are still soft and like new.Hope this helps!
43447
OFF THE WALL SUGGESTION: I suffered from foot odor and athletes foot. The major topical antifungals made it worse. I discovered the best "natural" way was Vicks vaporub. The cheapest and best athletes foot cure. SIDE BENEFIT ZERO FOOT ODOR. I mentioned to friends with odor complaints. Now ALL our feet are soft and sweet. Put little on before bed. Then some more before starting your day.
43448
Only had them a couple of weeks. If you wear them with cowboy boots, you may need another pair of ankle socks as they are not as padded as i would like. When you slide your boots off and under whoever's bed, though, your feet will smell like feet. Do they smell like old cotton socks.....not at all. Do they block them odors?.....not sure anything be is blocking of them odors. If you stink, your feet will too. If a shower doesn't help with the whole odor thing, it may be your diet. These are tough and made for not being hot and they do the whole not being hot thing very well. They also stay up over the calf all day long--unless your legs are a bit birdy, i guess. They seem to be the same material as other UA socks i have had for years and still wear today. So, to answer your question, these things smell like candied bacon when you are in a candied bacon store, and like you when you are wearing them. Happy tall socks hunting and ordering and thankful stuff.
217042
These are very durable I have wash them several times and fabric does not breakdown all.
505353
High, low, whatever you normally dry at. These are incredibly made to endure many washings. I'm a breeder and mine get washed daily. Pups can't tear them up, they don't fray,and so far are still protecting my floor underneath.
2134675
I am still using the pair I purchased 2+ years ago. I did buy another pair to use when I wash a pair.
1460929
I would say yes. I've had mine for over a month now and they're just as absorbent as they were after the first wash.
1310732
I wash them with the zipper open just so the air flow from the dryer goes through better. I have had them for several months and washed them that way since and they hold up nicely.
129187
I haven't tried to wash them, but I don't think they would survive being in the washer. They do look like they would wipe down fine, however.
1307761
I have purchased 3 of these shelters and have encountered NO problems with them, including odors. They are well built, sturdy - top notch I think!
512015
I haven't washed mine yet, but I would probably throw them in on a very delicate load. The fabric would hold up. My only concern would be the seems.
1847933
Ive only had them since june 26 or 27th, 2014. So far i havent had any of the issues you've asked. They are very well made. No stains, No leaks & No odors. But I am purchasing more w/50% off coupon im receiving for the order
1027642
Yes. They have been able to withstand my husband constant drooling. No spots on my pillows or foul smell, just remove and was. Work great to keep out allergens too.
598419
Certainly... my 100lb dog was incontinent for several weeks and this is how we controlled her accidents. They hold up to approximately 300 washings.
441084
I wash them weekly in the washer with my clothes, so they should be fine in that regard. They aren't waterproof, per se, more like..resistant. In my line I get a lot of fuel on my hands and this keeps most of it off, but there is definitely a dampness.
1488045
I have been using it for a couple of months now and didn't have any problem with it. I wash it periodically and seems to me that is pretty resistant to odor.
1270844
They certainly do. We had a situation while using them that required daily washing at high temp for several weeks. We lost a couple of the zipper pulls though, but they still work, and they are still soft and comfy.
968237
I wash them in the washing machine with hot water (& soap, of course) and Clorox bleach, and they have held up well.
129761
I haven't had any issues and I've washed them several times. Holding up very well.