[Stoves] Insulated pots -- retained heat cooking

[David G. LeVine]

>In the typical case, some natural fibers (cotton works well) can be
>placed quite soon over the hot skirt and pot.  They might scourch, but
>unlikely would catch fire.  But synthetics can melt, so choose the 
>innermost fabric
>carefully.  Then, over the inner layer, many other insulators can be used.  I
>have used batting from quilting, and even fluffed-up plastic shopping bags
>stuffed inside one bag, with bags tied together.  Then for nice appearance, I
>recommend a colorful printed fabric of your choice.  Looks great and certainly
>holds in the heat.

One synthetic, Nomex, is commonly used in fire protection 
applications.  It would be very suitable as an inner layer.

I am not trying to say that natural fibers are a bad choice, but that 
Nomex, if available, might be better long term.

David G. LeVine
Nashua, NH  03060


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