i hate them too. skin feels to yucky. never had to use them in my life before. kerala climate is just the right amount of humid
In fact , i hate using AC in this climate. At work i wear a sweater :S
oh "Sweat - er" ... Using sweat-ers in kerala is not necessary, you sweat quite well on your own I live right next door, so I should know.
But seriously.. dehumidification is very necessary in the coastal areas. I live right on the beach and without dehumidification it is like swimming in cold molasses or er.. cold thick gravy?