2007-05-09 02:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by The Grumpy Dalek 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
it is used to control moisture...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica_gel
2007-05-09 02:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by *atomickitty* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps them fresh and dry so that when you open your new bag for the first time it smells nice and clean and new, even if its been on the shelf for a year.
They used to put it in shoes as well. In the olden days when one shoe was on the shelf and the other one was out in the store room in the shoe box - remember that? Not sure why they put it in the shoe that was in the box, because the other one was on the shelf, so surely they smelled different when you got them home? One was fresh and the other had been tried on by lots of people??
2007-05-09 10:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn's Sister 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The silica gel bags prevent moisture from collecting during shippment.
2007-05-09 09:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by belen2499 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chemical in the bag absorbs moisture.
2007-05-09 09:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It absorbs moisture.
2007-05-09 09:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Icon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you one thing - it doesn't taste very nice !!
2007-05-09 10:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ωmega 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋