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The Truth
I have been writing about the so-called "waterproof/breathable" materials for several years, and in particular Gore-Tex.I believe, without question, I have presented the truth about all of these materials. Recently I have presented information freely given from the Natick Army Testing Labs, attesting to the fact that the manufacturers misrepresent these materials. Keep in mind [...]
False Advertising
I have been observing the Gore Company promoting Gore-Tex material since its inception about 1976. As I have stated many times that it doesn't work as advertised. In recent years I have made known, through my newsletters, evidence why it doesn't work. I have received numerous responses supporting my statements. Now I am pleased to [...]
Surprise Information
In the August / September newsletter I reprinted a letter I received stating the possible danger of the so-called waterproof/breathable-designated materials. It took a while for me to get to speak with the author, Randall Osczevski. The Canadian government employs Randall in the Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, located in Toronto. He is [...]
Fooling The Customer
Several years ago I wrote an article about the 3-M product known as Liteloft, which was sold to sleeping bag manufacturers as the greatest insulation since sliced white bread. 3-M fooled their manufacturing customers, who in turn fooled the retailer, who then ultimately fooled the consumer. Lots of fooling around, only nobody had a good [...]
The Russians, An Update
In the December 1999 newsletter I reported a scam by Russian people using credit cards. The Russians have accomplices in Finland, which borders Russia. A Finnish person gives a credit card number to a friend in Russia and when the Finnish credit card holder gets the bill they advise their bank that the card was [...]
Children's Outerwear
I have been asked about children's outerwear insulated with Lamilite for at least 10 years. I have reluctantly told all that I do not manufacture any. All of those asking have some Lamilite-insulated product such as a sleeping bag or parka and have been so satisfied they wanted the same (outerwear) for their children. I [...]
The Internet And Russia
Welcome to Wiggy's Newsletter! All of my newsletters and letters appear here every two months. The topics deal with the effectiveness of materials in use today, and whether or not finished products using these materials perform as advertised.THE INTERNET AND RUSSIA As many of you know Wiggy's has a Web site, which you can order [...]
Herman Survivor Boots
In my last newsletter I wrote about Corky, a fish and wildlife officer stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, who tested the Survivor boots. I received a letter from him with more information that I will share with you. He wrote: "The boots I received from you are remarkable. It is the first pair of boots that [...]
Overboots
When I told the Marine Corps about the new Herman Survivor boots, they asked about an overboot. They wanted an overboot that could be used with existing issue combat boots. It had to be as light as possible, easy to put on, and had to perform to -25 degrees. The weight of large size is [...]
Definitive Proof
The spring issue of World Sports Activewear magazine, which is published in England, has a very interesting article, which is actually a report "Condensation Can Be Systematic," by Julie Gretton. In essence the results are definitive, classifying all materials as both waterproof and breathable (wpb). I quote: "The heated dish test [first they did testing [...]