no, that would negate the whole sock from being a vapor barrier. Becarful, they're bulky and will only work in larger boots like an oversized pac boot. Work well in the hammock too for those with cold feet...Originally Posted by Scotty Von Porkchop
no, that would negate the whole sock from being a vapor barrier. Becarful, they're bulky and will only work in larger boots like an oversized pac boot. Work well in the hammock too for those with cold feet...
Did you hot-cut your fabric pieces, or (alternatively) melt the edges after cutting? Uncoated fabric will fray easily.
I used some commercial VB 'socks' - don't recall if they were Stephenson or another (OR?) brand- on several trips and they held up just fine. They were made with PU-coated ripstop and sewn with simple seams with fairly generous seam allowances (1/2" or 5/8"). The seam allowance just laid flat and didn't add much bulk.
I wouldn't seal the seams on socks because of the problem of adding stiffness and bulk to the seams- I'm always wary of blister problems. Anyway, I don't think any 'leakage' through seams is very important in VB gear.
I find that silnylon has a stiffer, more crinkly, 'hand' (aka texture) than PU-coated ripstop; I'd use PU-coated stuff for socks if I were choosing.
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