Originally Posted by
dscheidt
... Basic first step: make sure the hook side (that's the stiff one that's prone to grabbing wool and the like) is facing away from the body. That helps comfort, because it wont' poke you on hte underlap side, but also means it's less likely to touch the under garments.
Then you'd better wash velcro stuff separately from wool, or make sure it's closed up everywhere before you put them together.
I love velcro, just not with wool.