Do you wash your clothes?

[wirehead]

Simple, stupid question… do you wash (or other type of treatment) your new clothes before wearing them on a hunt? Being specific, Kuiu…

 

[cornfedkiller]

Typically. And I wash them in Atsko Sports Wash

 

[Mike Islander]

You mean when new? Yes.

Used, no. I wash them after the hunt and keep them hanging to air for months if necessary.

 

[TN2shot07]

Never had an issue with washing, just like to have time for it to line dry.

 

[jmez]

I don't. I just wear them

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[wirehead]

You mean when new? Yes.

Used, no. I wash them after the hunt and keep them hanging to air for months if necessary.

Yes, new clothes.

 

[Mike Islander]

Yes, new clothes.

I wash new base layers because I don't know what the fabric was originally washed in and sometimes have allergies to detergents. I don't wash new jackets.

 

[Amos Moses]

Definitely when new. No idea what it’s like in the Chinese factories.

 

[Novashooter]

If it's something I'm worried about smelling me, such as deer, I hang them outside. If it seems bright, such as orange I'll make sure they hang in the sun for a couple weeks. The sun is the best at taking that glare off. I don't think I've ever washed brand new pants/shirts, and I know I never washed outer layers like jackets. When I do wash hunting clothes, it's nothing but water and baking soda. With camo, I like to rub the outside in dirt afterwards. Camo will lighten with age, and dirt keeps it effective.

 

[Carrot Farmer]

Definitely when new. No idea what it’s like in the Chinese factories.

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[Vrybusy]

I always wash when new. I have had to learn more than I've wanted to know regarding textiles, etc... over the past few years. It amazed me what fabric actually goes through prior to hitting the shelves or distributor. Regardless if it is a $10 shirt or $150 shirt, it should be washed prior to use. After use, I wash very sparingly. Only if really needed due to odor, exposure, etc... I will typically wash at the end of the season. This give me a chance to inventory my clothing, inspect it, and make sure it is scent free.

 

[Ditt44]

New? Yes. I wash my gear by season... early/lighter stuff a week before opening day and then hang them in the sun to air dry. Then it's into a sealed tote. Base layers I'll rewash as needed depending on sweat and repeated use. As I get into the season the mid and outer layers have had their wash date and then unless visibly dirty, they get the Ozone treatment once or twice during the mid/late seasons. Typically wash the harder used stuff after ML ends in mid-January and then back in sealed totes until late September again.

 

[WoodBow]

I was everything in all free and clear. Its just normal unscented detergent. It really doesn't matter though.

 

[PredatoronthePrairie]

New, yes, baking soda for everything, cheap, scent free, and works.