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.
298351
I live in a super humid environment. They work best when they're damp and have airflow over them. They're going to be sticky and as uncomfortable as any athletic clothing would be at that humidity, but your skin is still protected. If you're at that level of humidity and in the sun, it's going to suck with or without the sleeves.
87669
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.
667730
No problem :) I also dry them on low heat then let it air dry if it's still damp. I don't know what the manufacturer recommends but so far mine have held up.
41867
Yes very quick-drying! I have several pair in different styles and I also have shorts in same fabric! They feel great on!
653446
I have never noticed a smell, and I often wear them the whole morning. Must be the 'moisture absorbing lining'
44331
I wash mine in the machine, but I do not put them in the drier. I have forgotten and put them in the drier once or twice, but as a general rule with all of my compression socks, I air dry them.
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.
201116
i believe they would, my hubby cycles in South Florida in extreme humidity, and he sweats heavily. His cycling shoes and helmet wouldn't even dry overnight inside with air conditioning. I got these and in about 8 hours they were dry and didn't smell. I don't know how they work but he swears by them.
2079797
Yes, I consider them breathable. They are a lightweight mesh. See through and smell through!
1923762
I have been air-drying mine because I don't want to risk damaging them- I like them too much.
1331976
I disagree. Since taking them, I've become completely regular and stress free with bowel movements. When I stop taking them, I'm less regular and have more trouble "with the go". I started taking them when I had a yeast infection and my doctor highly recommended one pill. Best advice I could have gotten.. I havent had a yeast infection in years. But at least with me, they help with "the go" process for sure. Its possible it may not assist in this area with everyone, but different things affect different people in different ways. There is NO wrong answer here :) And it sure beats "yogurt" going bad in the fridge! I disagree. Since taking them, I've become completely regular and stress free with bowel movements. When I stop taking them, I'm less regular and have more trouble "with the go". I started taking them when I had a yeast infection and my doctor highly recommended one pill. Best advice I could have gotten.. I havent had a yeast infection in years. But at least with me, they help with "the go" process for sure. Its possible it may not assist in this area with everyone, but different things affect different people in different ways. There is NO wrong answer here :) And it... » Read More I disagree. Since taking them, I've become completely regular and stress free with bowel movements. When I stop taking them, I'm less regular and have more trouble "with the go". I started taking them when I had a yeast infection and my doctor highly recommended one pill. Best advice I could have gotten.. I havent had a yeast infection in years. But at least with me, they help with "the go" process for sure. Its possible it may not assist in this area with everyone, but different things affect different people in different ways. There is NO wrong answer here :) And it sure beats "yogurt" going bad in the fridge! « Show Less
1944770
Yes, your feet will sweat in these. There are no vents and the plastic is not breathable, so the sweat will not evaporate as quickly as if you were wearing a porous material. But the nice thing is you can rinse out the inside after you wear them and let dry to reduce smells.
1910709
My Wife had problems with yeast infections. But for last 2 1/2 years since taking this product she has not had anymore infections.
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.
1040202
They are not waterproof but the dry very quickly and are very light. I bought four pairs for a recent Europe trip and they worked great. If necessary, you can hand wash them and they will dry in a hour or so in your hotel room.
669833
I have been using these back to back since late July, with several washes in between and that has never happen to me. I wash them with a hot cycle meant for heavy cotton and then rinse a second time. I have never used a dryer on them, that could be why yours are balling up. I just hang dry for a few hours.