washing camo
 

my camo seems to fade just after a couple of times being washed. i was wondering if there was any way to make them keep their color longer?

RE: washing camo
 

Get a non scented detergent with camo guard. I use Hunters Specialties unscented detergent. Have used it for 4 years now and my camo is still just like new. There are other brands out there, use what works for you.

RE: washing camo
 

Wash and rinse in cold water, no warm or hot.

RE: washing camo
 

I also wash it inside out.

RE: washing camo
 

Dito on the soap type, cold water and inside out. Will still fade but in a couple of seasons - more from the bsh than the wash.

RE: washing camo
 

All the more reason to get your camo at Walmart. The "big" shops cost 4 times as much if not more!

RE: washing camo
 

I would steer away from using detergent at all. i almost never wash my camo for that exact same reason and ive also heard that most detergents leave a residue on the clothes that is really visible to the colorblind animals out there. not sure on that part but i dont like my camo smellin like detergent either.

RE: washing camo
 

Wash in cold water and if using a detergent try to get one with camo guard.

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I use Sportwash , it works great , doesn't leave an odor , and fading doesn't seem to be a problem either . I wash and rinse in cold water only .

RE: washing camo
 

i use purex free and clear then i turn everything inside out. i also throw in cheap black towels and wash rags that i get at the dollar store they fade all on the camo and it keeps them dark. also it is good for my towels . why bath in scent free soap and wash clothes in scent free detergent then dry off with a towel washed in tide or some other perfumed soap.

RE: washing camo
 

Same here. Been using Sportwash for 3 yrs now and have had no problems.

RE: washing camo
 

just go to your local shop and get some unscented soap with no uv brighteners. run a cycle through you machine with no detergent and wash your cloths on cold inside out. has worked for me for the past 4 years

RE: washing camo
 

I may be the odd one here....but I prefer my camo to be a little faded. I feel it blends better. I just go to my local Army/Navy Surplus store and buy BDU's. The are tough as hell (everything double stiched) and I am still wearing aset (shirt& pants)I bought 10 years ago!

My adviseis wash them in cold and turn them inside out. Also try to line dry them as the dryer will make them fade as well.

But if you really want MY ADVISE, get yourself some BDU's (Battle Dress Uniform) from a surplus store and be done with it. Sure they cost a little more (about $35.00 for a shirt and $30.00 for pants) but they will last a long long time.......and they look cool faded.

I also think too much is put into camo. I killed moredeer, coyotes, fox, bear. etc...with plain army green issue than any camo I ever owned.