And from all the discussion, it looks like there are a variety of
preferences for the boning:
- cable ties
- reed
- metal
1/4" white steel
1/2" white steel
1/4" spiral
1/2" spiral
- plastic
Dritz featherboning
1/4" Rigiline
1/2" Rigiline
Wissner (the German type) in several widths and thicknesses
And there is another type - I remember seeing it sold by Grannd Garb.
(but it sounds like this is not the ideal option, since plastic is
sweaty no matter where you live).
It's all sweaty. Metal does not "breathe", though I suppose the
spiral type is more permeable than the white steel. Rigiline is also
a woven thing, but it's nylon & polyester.
A lot of it is a matter of body type and the amount of support
wanted. They had fully-boned and half-boned stays. Half-boned will
breathe more no matter what boning material is used.
I never had a problem with sweaty stays - I find a linen shift
underneath is quite comfy. At an outdoor event in 90 degrees,
everyone is hot no matter what they are wearing. A handkerchief also
keeps for sun protection.
-Carol
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