Fabris softener!

[HoosierGiant]

If that grosses you out, I recommend you not eat jello and anything that contains gelatin.

Jell-O, most marshmallows, frosted Pop-tarts, most brands of yogurt, Gummi-worms, most brands of jelly beans, conversation hearts for Valentine's Day... the list goes on and on. (Can't you tell we love our sweets?!) Youngest daughter was 9 when she made the switch to vegetarian eating, and she's gotten stricter over the last two years. Gelatin is a HUGE no-no for her. She requested a copy of Animal Ingredients A to Z for Christmas, and it's become her companion on trips to the grocery.

[Tri Girl]

I'm afraid the less I know about this topic, the better. I've already stopped eating meat for the most part because of guilt over using animals (but occasionally I'll crave it and I give in, I just do some penance to make up for it). If I started digging deeper I'd have to drasitically change my diet in order to not feel guilty. I'm changing one small step at a time...

TriGirl ***who is not looking into this matter further***

[alpinerabbit]

Oh, now that my head is clear - there's one very easy way around the horse goo problem: I do not use fabric softener.

I don't even use a drier (or is it a dryer?).

I love how towels get all hard, it's like free loofah in the morning - invigorating.

[ny biker]

Just noticed this when I was grocery shopping tonight - Seventh Generation now makes fabric softener dryer sheets. They use plant-based ingredients.

[LilBolt]

Aside from the animal matter, fabric softener is the mortal enemy of most of the technical fabrics that our fine (aka pricey) performance outerwear (and some innerwear) is made of. I do use Method or Seventh Generation for the sheets & towels.

[Irulan]

Aside from the animal matter, fabric softener is the mortal enemy of most of the technical fabrics that our fine (aka pricey) performance outerwear (and some innerwear) is made of. I do use Method or Seventh Generation for the sheets & towels.

yep, fabric softener bonds with your wicking fibers and clogs them up so they don't work any more.

I use nature's freshener.... line dry!!

[Brandi]

yep, fabric softener bonds with your wicking fibers and clogs them up so they don't work any more.

I use nature's freshener.... line dry!!

I would love to line dry but we live in a very moist environment so it won't work for me.To bad I would love to dry my clothes like that.

[Brandi]

Just noticed this when I was grocery shopping tonight - Seventh Generation now makes fabric softener dryer sheets. They use plant-based ingredients.

I will be going the vegan route!

[shootingstar]

Jell-O, most marshmallows, frosted Pop-tarts, most brands of yogurt, Gummi-worms, most brands of jelly beans, conversation hearts for Valentine's Day... the list goes on and on. (Can't you tell we love our sweets?!) Youngest daughter was 9 when she made the switch to vegetarian eating, and she's gotten stricter over the last two years. Gelatin is a HUGE no-no for her. She requested a copy of Animal Ingredients A to Z for Christmas, and it's become her companion on trips to the grocery.

Perhaps your daughter needs to reconsider agar-agar. It's gelatin derived from seaweed. Japanese have used it for centuries.

I have nothing else to contribute to this fabric softener hot topic. I've never used any fabric softener in my life. Do I plan to? No need.

[papaver]

Perhaps your daughter needs to reconsider agar-agar. It's gelatin derived from seaweed. Japanese have used it for centuries.

I have nothing else to contribute to this fabric softener hot topic. I've never used any fabric softener in my life. Do I plan to? No need.

and BTW fabric softener is an abosulute no go for cycling gear. Never use it to wash your jersey's and shorts.

[HoosierGiant]

Perhaps your daughter needs to reconsider agar-agar. It's gelatin derived from seaweed. Japanese have used it for centuries.

Agar... carrageenan... welcome to the world of polysaccharides! She's giving us all quite an education!

[Karma007]

Some ethnic markets make a jello-ish dessert with agar agar, and Whole Foods carries a gelatin free one as well. I'm vegan and can reccomend some cookbooks, if you're interested. Anything by Isa Moskowitz (Vegan with a Vengence AND Vegan Cupcakes Take OVer The World are faves) or the Vegan Lunchbox (Jennifer McCann) . They're all easy to read, easy to make, and not too preachy.

[HoosierGiant]

Some ethnic markets make a jello-ish dessert with agar agar, and Whole Foods carries a gelatin free one as well. I'm vegan and can reccomend some cookbooks, if you're interested. Anything by Isa Moskowitz (Vegan with a Vengence AND Vegan Cupcakes Take OVer The World are faves) or the Vegan Lunchbox (Jennifer McCann) . They're all easy to read, easy to make, and not too preachy.

Thanks a million!!!

[OakLeaf]

If you just get the agar plain (either powdered or in sticks or sheets, which just take a little longer to dissolve) you can make jello with any type of fruit juice. Way cheaper and healthier than pre-packaged desserts!

Plus, since the thickening agent is a soluble fiber rather than a protein with gelatin, it's actually good for you.

[gnarwhal]

Some ethnic markets make a jello-ish dessert with agar agar, and Whole Foods carries a gelatin free one as well. I'm vegan and can reccomend some cookbooks, if you're interested. Anything by Isa Moskowitz (Vegan with a Vengence AND Vegan Cupcakes Take OVer The World are faves) or the Vegan Lunchbox (Jennifer McCann) . They're all easy to read, easy to make, and not too preachy.

YAY! Another Vegan cyclist who loves Isa! I have VwaV on my wishlist but people keep buying me Veganomicon...i have 3 copies now.