[ Paddy Handscombe wrote in 050927 MMDigest:

> The pouch envelopes are a kind of zephyr skin, and can be rejuvenated
> and made airtight again if necessary with Hydrophane.

Hi!  What's "Hydrophane?"  I have always believed that old pouches,
when compromised, must be replaced.  Not meaning to cast dispersions...

Curiously Yours,
Bob Hodge