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Old 10-13-2005, 06:45 AM
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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?
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Old 10-13-2005, 09:11 AM
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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.
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Old 10-13-2005, 09:40 AM
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Wash and rinse in cold water, no warm or hot.
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Old 10-13-2005, 10:03 AM
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I also wash it inside out.
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Old 10-13-2005, 10:19 AM
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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.
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Old 10-13-2005, 10:42 AM
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All the more reason to get your camo at Walmart. The "big" shops cost 4 times as much if not more!
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Old 10-13-2005, 11:38 AM
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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.
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Old 10-13-2005, 11:43 AM
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Wash in cold water and if using a detergent try to get one with camo guard.
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Old 10-13-2005, 12:03 PM
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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 .
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Old 10-13-2005, 12:13 PM
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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.
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