[Sca-cooks] Questions about de Nola

[Stefan li Rous]

  Alex Clark/Henry of Maldon replied to me with:
> At 11:22 PM 11/16/2003 -0600, Stefan wrote:
> >Yes, why wool? Linen would be the other cheap cloth and that wouldn't
> >stain as easily. I don't expect that this straining cloth was a 
> use-once
> >and throw away item. Wool can be spun much finer though than how most 
> wool
> >is spun today. Is wool stronger? Than linen?
>
> Could it be preferred because it's better for fire safety in the 
> kitchen?
Hmm. I know that natural fabrics are preferred over synthetics around 
fires (from personal experience, even) but I've never heard if there is 
much difference in flammability between cotton, linen and wool. Anyone?
> Maybe it's just more versatile, useful as both straining cloth and pot 
> holder.
Yes, that would point to cloth over a specific product, but I don't 
think that helps differentiates between the two fabric types. Didn't we 
discuss "pot holders" previously and either no evidence was found or 
folks were shown using clothing sleeves or skirts?
Stefan
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