Sleep Stuff

January 25, 2001

I have a synthetic down comforter that is WONDERFUL! It's a material called

Primaloft. Primaloft has the likeness (not lumpy) and warmth of goose down

without losing any of its insulation qualities when wet (like goose down

does). This is handy if purchasing a sleeping bag filled with Primaloft. It

is also hypoallergenic. Unlike down and other synthetics, Primaloft is

machine washable and will not bunch up. Primaloft was originally developed

for the US Army. I bought my comforter off of eBay at a fraction of the cost

of a " real " down comforter. In my opinion, it is superior to goose down in

every way. I highly recommend it. Sherry

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" Deborah Pageau " <Deborah_Pageau

Thursday, January 25, 2001 12:48 PM

Re: If you could build the perfect vegan machine,

what would you cover it

> My List:

>

> Sleep stuff:

> foam pillow and fiber fill duvets (rather than down), cotton

> flannelette jammies and linens (as opposed to silk).

> Head stuff:

> polyester fleece hat (rather than fur)

> Hair stuff:

> Lush shampoo

> Face stuff:

> Beauty without Cruelty brand makeup (comes from Britain)

> Teeth stuff:

> Tom's, Perio-plus dental rinse (not proctor and gamble!)

> Skin stuff:

> glycerin based soap

> Arms (armpits) stuff:

> " Naturally Fresh " deoderant crystal

> Hands stuff:

> body shop unsented

> Feet stuff:

> cotton socks, peppermint lotion (Body shop), canvas, vinyl and

> rubber shoes/boots.

> Clothes stuff:

> cotton and rayon mostly, some synthetics

> Food stuff:

> vegan

> Animal stuff:

> Medi-cal vegetarian for the dog

> Other stuff:

> bicycle, walking

>

> Deborah

>

> --- consciouseffert wrote:

> > In a message dated 1/24/2001 9:54:23 AM Pacific Standard

> > Time,

> > bliss writes:

> >

> > > Regarding Vegan Style...I dress in a typical fashion

> > victim style with my

> > > staple of black outfits...and

> > >

> >

> > Thanks Bliss!

> > When I first made the entire transition it was an ego

> > thing to let go of the

> > idea that I had to blend in and not look " cheap. " I am

> > glad I have grown out

> > of that. I now wear my pleather jacket with pride and

> > occasionally I have

> > heard the " oh, I thought it was leather, you'd never

> > know " comment which is

> > actually dismaying. I detest PAyless type shoes as they

> > are ill formed and

> > bad for peoples feet so I am pleased to be finding

> > synthetics through

> > companies such as Sketchers. I can't help but suspect

> > that technology lags in

> > finding a better alternative to leather in footwear. I

> > am sure there must be

> > something better than letter but again it is a status

> > quo thing. Since I am

> > in PR and wear business attire, staying away from wool

> > is my biggest

> > challenge!

> > C

> >

January 26, 2001

I agree. I'm pretty sure that is what my sleeping bag is filled

with. I paid full price for it (yikes!), several years ago now,

but I really need a super warm bag when camping, and it is!

It's interesting isn't it, how military applications have brought

these useful and innovative applications to the rest of us. I

have heard that it was for military communication that the

internet was invented.

Deborah

I have a synthetic down comforter that is WONDERFUL! It's a

material called

Primaloft. Primaloft has the likeness (not lumpy) and warmth of

goose down

without losing any of its insulation qualities when wet (like