Post by Woody Williams on Nov 18, 2005 8:31:19 GMT -5
UV brighteners in camo..
Letter from Realtree…..
The class of pigment dyes that are typically used in camo are designed
to prevent UV rays from fluorescing. Deer do not have UV filters found
in human eyes, so they can detect blue better than we can. We make sure
that the dyes we use do not exchange the energy from the UV to light (or
fluoresce.) One mistake I've seen hunters make is to wash their clothes
in regular laundry detergent. Detergent manufacturers have made
tremendous development strides in an effort to keep everyday clothes
looking new wash after wash. This advancement includes the use of
optical brighteners and causes the fibers to fluoresce. Hunters should
wash their hunting garments in special detergents that do not contain
the opticals. I even recommend washing the garments before you ever
wear them to reduce the chance of odors obtained in the store or at the
manufacturor. Another washing hint...turn your clothes inside/out while
washing them. This will aid in the washfastness and durability of the
prints.
Let me know if I can answer any more questions. I really enjoy
discussing matters such as these.
Jeff Vinson
Fabric Resource Manager
Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd.
o: 706-569-9101
m: 706-294-1738
Letter from Realtree…..
The class of pigment dyes that are typically used in camo are designed
to prevent UV rays from fluorescing. Deer do not have UV filters found
in human eyes, so they can detect blue better than we can. We make sure
that the dyes we use do not exchange the energy from the UV to light (or
fluoresce.) One mistake I've seen hunters make is to wash their clothes
in regular laundry detergent. Detergent manufacturers have made
tremendous development strides in an effort to keep everyday clothes
looking new wash after wash. This advancement includes the use of
optical brighteners and causes the fibers to fluoresce. Hunters should
wash their hunting garments in special detergents that do not contain
the opticals. I even recommend washing the garments before you ever
wear them to reduce the chance of odors obtained in the store or at the
manufacturor. Another washing hint...turn your clothes inside/out while
washing them. This will aid in the washfastness and durability of the
prints.
Let me know if I can answer any more questions. I really enjoy
discussing matters such as these.
Jeff Vinson
Fabric Resource Manager
Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd.
o: 706-569-9101
m: 706-294-1738
