XYLENOL!

It sounds like a smog-choked, all-metal planet in the far reaches of space. From the Izumi Nebula, the robot-overlords of Xylenol keep a small number of human survivors as slaves working in the dimly-lit underworld. I picture Erin Grey (complete with '80's "Buck Rogers In The 21st Century" skin-suit) racing in to save the planet..but that's just me. How that show got cancelled after just two seasons is beyond me.


Xylenol..at least for now..does not exist as a sinister planet of robot death machines. It's actually quite cool. REALLY cool as a matter of fact. It's a chemical treatment used in many things, like menthol cigarettes! Xylenols are used as pesticides and used in the manufacture of antioxidants. Turns out, the fabric wizards at Pearl Izumi also use it for their top shelf jerseys!








The treatment allows for the clothing..when wet..to drop in temperature so much it is noticeable to the touch with just a very small sample of the yarn (which we have here..crazy stuff!). If you have the chance, stop in ask for a sample, then rejoice as you take one home for what will surely be a HOT and sticky summer. Also, you should rejoice that I found a picture of Erin Grey from Buck Rogers. Classic.