Need Filson help!

[Molon Labe]

So I did something stupid. My waxed filson jacket and chaps must have been put away with some moisture.
Just pulled them out to get ready for this fall reapply oil and do any sewing needed.
They have a pretty strong mildew smell to them.

Anyone been through this? What can I do to save them?

 

[archer wapiti]

No experience with this, but my favorite odor removal method is to make sure they're good and dry and then put them in a sealed container with a bag of charcoal for a month or so.

 

[skaldugwas]

Just wear them, you will sweat it off.


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[bhylton]

^ that or just hose the piss out of them, dry and re apply wax

 

[GotDraw?]

I would try Gear Aid's Mirazyme, supposed to work great on that type of issue.

How to Deal with Mold, Mildew and Tent Odors – GEAR AID

Best,

JL

 

[Desk Jockey]

If you have access to an ozone generator, a couple of hours will kill it.

 

[Trogon]

I was going to recommend mirazyme as well. Its meant for water gear, but Ive used it on tents that have been put away damp by accident and it straightened them right out. No idea how it would work on waxed cotton though...

My guess would be that if you don't actually kill off the mildew somehow, it will stick around - smell included.

 

[ZDR]

Send them back to Filson for an enzyme clean and re-wax. You can also re-wax yourself if so inclined.
I sent my old Filson rainjacket back for the enzyme clean/wax and it came back looking like new and it smelled great.
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[Molon Labe]

Thanks everyone. Looks like the Mirazyme is the way to go. I ordered it.
Will update after I use it.

 

[Molon Labe]

Tried the Mirazyme out as per directions. The chaps turned out decent and not much smell.
The jacket still smells a bit like mildew. Tried soaking twice and drying out twice waited a day between applications.
Any other hints or tips?