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Post subject: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
 Posted: Feb 04, 2012 - 10:10 PM
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I have a Special Blend Gunner jacket in a white and bright blue cammo type pattern. Washed it on return form my week in Flaine. Was putting a bit of stain remover stuff on the cuffs as they were really grubby and noticed that the bits of the fabric thatt get the sun had changed in colour. Same on the bits around the hood etc.
The white has gone very slightly yellow - only just, but it is noticable. Also the blue bits are really faded in comparison.
It's not washing as the jacket would be the same all over - it's the bits that have been exposed to the sun / elements.
Reckon my bright yellow pants have also faded quite a bit.
I know UV is strong in the mountains but can it really affect colours after one week of balzing sun (last year) and one day of blazing sun and the rest cloudy (this year).
No great drama but was just wondering. Thought modern fabrics / dyes were pretty UV stable. |
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 04, 2012 - 10:49 PM
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| It really shouldn't do that. It's a snow jacket so should be able to manage a week in mountain sunshine without fading. I'd be taking them back to the shop if it were me, but then I'm fussy about things like that. |
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 04, 2012 - 11:05 PM
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 04, 2012 - 11:21 PM
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Noticed the change in colour before I washed it. Stain remover is fine lots of companies recommend stuff like vanish or shout.
The bits under the hood never see the sun, the very bottom hem folds under and is on the inside and it's also got some strange 'flaps' on the cuffs that fold down, so the bits under those don't see any sun either.
Bought it online form the US 2 years agoso sending it back is not an option! |
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 04, 2012 - 11:29 PM
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 05, 2012 - 12:24 PM
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Most washing instructions will say something like "wash seperately, do not expose to direct sunlight".
You kind of expect a snow jacket to get some 'direct sunlight', so this is just a get-out clause for them.
How many weeks on the mountain has it seen? I've had (non-snow) jackets fade over time when hung on the back of a door in a bright room.
White tends to yellow in sunlight, be it coats, pants or something like trainers, so I'd stick to colours in the future. |
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Post subject: RE: Strange question - clothing fading / discolouring...
Posted: Feb 05, 2012 - 01:54 PM
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Can't help with your discolouring issue but never had the Sun effect any of my gear, have you put close to a heat source to try and rapidly dry it?
On cleaning jackets/pants etc I'm lead to belive the materials do work better if cleaned as your jacket can breath with a layer of grime and most recomendations say machine washing is fine however I worry about the bashing they take. Stiching and taped seams don't like getting soaked and then being rolled over and over again. So unless I've just upgraded and I'm cleaning an old jacket for use in the garden or the likes I try to avoid putting it in the machine. If I'm wearing it on the hill I don't mind the odd mark and if I'm wearing it to the pub it's cause it's cold and will get taken off shoved on the back of a chair. I have however used a sponge on some pants if the snow cover aint been great and ended up with muddy knees or ass.
In short, they can be machine washed but treat with caution! |
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Posted: Feb 05, 2012 - 06:18 PM
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Direct quote from washing instructions for special blend pants on a website:
STAIN REMOVAL
Use a pre-wash treatment such as Shout® or Spray 'n Wash®, following its manufacturer's instructions. Rinse well.
Stain removers are not bleach. They contian enzymes and other stuff but definatley not bleach!
It's seen about 3 days on one trip, a week in balzing sun on another and just had another week which was mostly cloudy apart from one day. So less than three weeks in total and not all of that was sunny.
I have some Sprayway outdoor stuff made of waterproof laminated fabric that recommends you wash it regularly to ensure it performs well. I really don't think washing a jacket once a year or less will cause it any issues.
Anyway I've emailed Special Blend tosee what they say. It's not massive deal - the jacket still works fine, it's juts a bit annoying. |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 12:23 AM
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My wife has a RED helmet in pink.
About 2 years ago it was bright bright pink. Last year we were in Austria, and the sun was baking us ever day.
I noticed today when she put it on that it's pretty dull looking now.
I guess this is down to the sun too.
My bright blue one was ok - probably because it has a shiney finish rather than matt. |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 05:10 AM
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Dr_H wrote:
Direct quote from washing instructions for special blend pants on a website:
STAIN REMOVAL
Use a pre-wash treatment such as Shout® or Spray 'n Wash®, following its manufacturer's instructions. Rinse well.
Stain removers are not bleach. They contian enzymes and other stuff but definatley not bleach!
It's seen about 3 days on one trip, a week in balzing sun on another and just had another week which was mostly cloudy apart from one day. So less than three weeks in total and not all of that was sunny.
I have some Sprayway outdoor stuff made of waterproof laminated fabric that recommends you wash it regularly to ensure it performs well. I really don't think washing a jacket once a year or less will cause it any issues.
Anyway I've emailed Special Blend tosee what they say. It's not massive deal - the jacket still works fine, it's juts a bit annoying.
Dont mean to be pedantic but im bored so im going to be... 
From the list of ingredients on the Spray 'n Wash® website...
Ingredients: Hydrogen Peroxide - Function: Bleaching Agent |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 08:18 AM
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nickmotture wrote:
Dr_H wrote:
Direct quote from washing instructions for special blend pants on a website:
STAIN REMOVAL
Use a pre-wash treatment such as Shout® or Spray 'n Wash®, following its manufacturer's instructions. Rinse well.
Stain removers are not bleach. They contian enzymes and other stuff but definatley not bleach!
It's seen about 3 days on one trip, a week in balzing sun on another and just had another week which was mostly cloudy apart from one day. So less than three weeks in total and not all of that was sunny.
I have some Sprayway outdoor stuff made of waterproof laminated fabric that recommends you wash it regularly to ensure it performs well. I really don't think washing a jacket once a year or less will cause it any issues.
Anyway I've emailed Special Blend tosee what they say. It's not massive deal - the jacket still works fine, it's juts a bit annoying.
Dont mean to be pedantic but im nick so its in my blood.
From the list of ingredients on the Spray 'n Wash® website...
Ingredients: Hydrogen Peroxide - Function: Bleaching Agent
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Dr_H
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 12:49 PM
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OK - fair enough, some do contain bleach but the ones I use don't 
Vanish Pre-Treatment and Shout don't contain bleach.
I'll just wrap myself in bin bags to stop the sun getting at my clothes next time...... |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 02:00 PM
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F*ck washing outers, air them - it's all they need.
What does it matter if colours fade or change, it's a mountain not a dinner party. |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 06:28 PM
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We had a mountain meal on the Wednesday in Les Arcs last month. Hmmmm raclette.... tasty.............
But my jacket still stinks of cheese almost three weeks later!! I really don't want to wash it as it's brand new but raclette is smelllllyyyyyyyy and airing it just won't cut it! |
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Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 09:05 PM
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cwj wrote:
F*ck washing outers, air them - it's all they need.
What does it matter if colours fade or change, it's a mountain not a dinner party.
nail on the head |
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