Do these tend to cause yeast infections or is the quick drying, breathability of them prevent them?
94285
I prefer this underwear when im hiking, backpacking, working out or when I know I will be sweating a lot. They are made of the quick drying material and dry ultra fast. Cotton is comfortable until it gets wet. Then is sticky anf takes forever to dry. I also take this underware when im traveling. Since they dry so fast I can just wash every day and pack less.
94286
Personally I feel dryer with a cotton or a Target brand micro fiber. I love the bra from this brand but I am very disappointed in the underwear performance both on and off the body. They are very expensive and I do not see the benefits of them wearing dryer or drying that much quicker when hand washed.
94287
I typically wear cotton, but use these for traveling when I'll be doing a lot of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, etc. I wore both cotton & these in Costa Rica & these were far superior in wicking & drying after washing. My cotton ones were all sweaty & stuck to me. I'd guess these would prevent the yeasty beasties if you're sweating & continue wearing them more so than cotton.
1484314
I have accidentally used dryer sheets with the cloths a few times, and they seemed fine. I think they perform best when air dried though.
461485
My feet hardly sweat at all, so I'm guessing they might make yours sweat a lot. They aren't wool, but they're absorbent. I'm not sure that helps.
2079798
I can't attest to breathable of not but they seem to be what I've seen potpourri in. I use them for lingerie!
1923762
I have been air-drying mine because I don't want to risk damaging them- I like them too much.
1140868
We had the same problem. After several weeks of usage our 12-year old's pair stunk so bad we wouldn't allow them in the house. We finally soaked them in a tub with OxyClean and then washed them, thinking that they either had to get clean, get ruined, or be thrown away. The smell went away after the washing and they seem to be okay. But there's clearly something about the material that holds moisture and stench. They are not very breathable at all.
687858
There a lot of factors at play here. A lot of that does depend on where you are in the world and your relative humidity. Under normal conditions they dry in a few hours. I highly recommend these, even if your feet sweat a lot they stay pretty dry and help avoid blisters.
477678
I wear these everyday in my boots and have not had an issue with dampness. I believe the term you're looking for is moisture wicking. Your socks, foot characteristics, and shoe material will also play a role in transferring moisture.
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.
35156
I haven't used them in the dry, just in the washing machine. Though I would say yes that there shouldn't be a problem using in the dryer.
1565450
Yup, pretty quick drying. The sizes run small though so order appropriately :-)
941142
no maam,they just did not work for me.but i am now totally free of having bacteria vaginosis.i pinpointed my source and i erridicated this problem.but no it was not a mess with me at all.pray that all works very well for you.
788257
I have just washed them with the rest of the laundry in either cold or warm water. Most of the time in the winter I use drying racks to add more humidity to the indoor air so thus far I have not dried them in the dryer. They do dry quite quickly being air dried.
960360
The outside can get damp depending on how much they go. I have had no problems with them becoming soaked or anything like that. I have not noticed any problems with skin breakdown or oder either. Hope this helps.
1085020
I feel that they are breathable. I am loving this product. It has been wonderful!
178858
I find them fairly quick to dry. I haven't hand washed though, only machine. They do come virtually dry from the machine so if you have a warmish spot to put them overnight I think they would be fine. I would test them at home first, and take two pairs so you can rotate if they are still damp.
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As noted in other answers... these socks do seem fairly quick to dry, but local conditions (high humidity due to weather) could determine whether the socks would dry completely overnight. Taking two pair to rotate is a good suggestion... also taking a small microfiber towel to roll the socks in (roll & squeeze socks after washing/rinsing to wick excess water from the socks) before setting out to dry would be a good idea. The Silver Drystat in the blend will retard odor as well as speed up the drying. If necessary the socks could be worn 2 days between washings easily without any fear of odor unless feet are prone to being very sweaty, or a person is engaged in athletic activities.