Originally Posted By: paramedicpete
Very real possibility, as almost any synthetic will burn/melt. Caution around fire is always warranted, regardless of what one is wearning.

Pete


Caution with fire is always wise, but with synthetics it becomes more important. Most synthetics originate with petrochemicals, hence a tendency to burn and/or melt. However, it is tough to beat them in terms of weight to the amount of insulation they can provide. It's one of the tradeoffs you need to consider when picking your clothes and gear.

My bet is that few go outside for very long without synthetics. Imagine going camping with no synthetics; no synthetic tent material - canvas, a canvas pack, wool or cotton or leather clothing, silk or cotton underwear, wool blankets, no paracord - marline or manilla, etc.


Edited by Dan_McI (04/03/08 08:08 PM)