I forget where I read of this procedure, but it sounds good.  The socks
should be wet down with cs, allowed to dry, then wet down again, let dry,
wet down again, let dry, and so on for several times.  Air dry, not gas or
elec. dryer.   Bandages for wounds can be done this way too and seem to be
very good.  Can't recall the url or anything.  Sorry.  Sounds pretty good,
imho.  pj      I think cotton was recommended for the socks.  Don't know
why.