protecting camo from fading

• Mar 27, 2005

• #1

sowega hunter

Senior Member

A while back I read a forum on Woody's about keeping camo from fading. Can anyone tell me where it is or tell me how to keep camo from fading so fast. I remember something about washing in vinegar the first wash. Thanks Sowega.

 

• Mar 27, 2005

• #2

Joe Moran

Senior Member

It sure isn't using Scent A Way detergent. My stuff fades no matter what.

 

• Mar 27, 2005

• #3

BROWNING7WSM

GONetwork Member

Read this one...

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=11467&highlight=camo+fading

 

• Mar 27, 2005

• #4

BROWNING7WSM

GONetwork Member

another...

http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=936&highlight=camo+fading

 

• Mar 27, 2005

• #5

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HT2

Guest

Fading Camo.........

I usually keep mine around 2-3 years then buy new stuff.........

I've never seen or heard anything that would keep it from fading.........

 

• Mar 27, 2005

• #6

rayjay

Senior Member

I have a guaranteed way to keep it from fading.

Don't wash it. I ain't kidding. My stuff's been through two turkey seasons, a couple of small game hunts, and some yard work and has never been washed.

 

• Mar 28, 2005

• #7

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HT2

Guest

Ray!!!!!!!!!!

Betcha that is some nice smellin' camo............

 

• Mar 28, 2005

• #8

bradpatt03

Senior Member

i actually do the same thing...wear it why you're hunting, then take it off and put it in a trashbag or rubbermaid pail. i wash it at the end of every season (twice a year)...trick is just take it off when you're not huntin...you won't sweat in it, etc. mine's going on 3 years strong!!!

 

• Mar 28, 2005

• #9

BowArrow

Senior Member

I wash my camo after each hunt to remove any scent.

Turn camo inside out.

Wash in cold water and baking soda.

USE SHORT WASH CYCLE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BEAT CLOTHES TO DEATH AS THEY ARE NOT NORMALLY THAT DIRTY.

 

• Mar 28, 2005

• #10

Limbshaker

GONetwork Member

Have it Dry Cleaned, just air it out to let the petroleum scent get out of it.
HHH

 

• Apr 19, 2017

• #11

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gnarlyone

Senior Member

Camo fading

Limbshaker said:

Have it Dry Cleaned, just air it out to let the petroleum scent get out of it.
HHH

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If washing in a machine turn it inside out to wash it n cold water, I never wash mine in a machine... 5 gallon bucket and agitate it by hand with a little baking soda....

 

• Apr 19, 2017

• #12

NOYDB

BANNED

A decade later and still no hi tech non fade camo.

 

• Apr 20, 2017

• #13

Hooked On Quack

REV`REND DR LUV

BowArrow said:

I wash my camo after each hunt to remove any scent.

Turn camo inside out.

Wash in cold water and baking soda.

USE SHORT WASH CYCLE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BEAT CLOTHES TO DEATH AS THEY ARE NOT NORMALLY THAT DIRTY.

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^^^^^ Yep, and let dry on the clothes line.

 

• Apr 27, 2017

• #14

jollymon

Senior Member

Back in the day, When the Army went to BDU's from all green, They were prone to fade, The Army spent a lot of money to come up with a fix,
The Fix- wash and dry inside out, Worked fine

 

• Apr 27, 2017

• #15

Water Swat

Senior Member

Don't wash it much at all.

 

• Apr 27, 2017

• #16

snookdoctor

Senior Member

I didn't see any deer weigh in on this subject, but I bet they don't care if yo clothes fade.

 

• May 1, 2017

• #17

jollymon

Senior Member

snookdoctor said:

I didn't see any deer weigh in on this subject, but I bet they don't care if yo clothes fade.

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Its hard to type with hoofs:

 

• May 3, 2017

• #18

zedex

Gator Bait

I wash mine in the river. No soap, natural scent. Hang dry and store in vacuum sealed bag

 

• May 3, 2017

• #19

coolbreezeroho

Senior Member

Wash by hand inside out...Rinse with the water hose or in the washing machine on a rinse cycle...cold water... Line dry out of the sun....