sf wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:12:21 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
> wrote:
>
>> Pete C. wrote:
>> >
>> > tert in seattle wrote:
>> >>
>> >> so for racks, it seems in order of best to worst is:
>> >>
>> >> stainless
>> >> nylon
>> >> vinyl
>> >> PVC
>> >>
>> >> correct?
>> >
>> > Vinyl and PVC (polyVINYLcloride) are the same thing. Nylon is tougher
>> > than PVC, but it's hygroscopic so it had better be over a stainless rack
>> > frame or I'd expect rust issues. Stainless will be durable, but it's a
>> > hard surface and more likely to damage items placed on the rack than the
>> > "padded" nylon or PVC coated racks.
>>
>> thanks, that helps
>
> Racks are racks. They are always coated and I don't care what's under
> the coating. I'd be more concerned about whether or not the wheels
> were going to fall off.

well, nylon and vinyl are definitely two different things, and since
I've got two five-year-olds who like to "help" in the kitchen I want
the more durable covering they can stab with a fork without necessitating
a replacement rack