Stop woodland from fading same as Cadpat?

Forever_kaos · October 5th, 2007, 20:34

Best guess these are or once were U.S issue, kinda the whole "U.S army" and American flag thing on the side, speaking of which, on the left arm it has "Mountain" and 2 crossed swords underneath, what does it mean? :S

Trader rating · October 5th, 2007, 21:04

It means 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY.

If they're already faded, you can't unfade them. They've been surplused.

Forever_kaos · October 5th, 2007, 21:33

Nope, not faded, excellent condition

Thanks very much for help with the badge!

Trader rating · October 5th, 2007, 21:42

Well, rest assured I have several pairs of woodland that have been through hell and back. The only thing that fades the issue stuff is long exposure to the elements, like any other material.

They'll be good to go for some time I think.

Buds and Suds · October 5th, 2007, 23:05

I think its just too much fuss. I can get Full set army issue cadpat for $110 ish bucks. and they will last along time, who cares if they fade a bit. after they fade to where you dont want em, toss em and get a new set. I had 3 sets when I was serving, and I didnt treat em all that great....and I wore them every day. After a year and a half I started trading em in. You might play a game once a weekend.... those cadpats should last over a year...easy. Dont worry bout em, wash em and replace em after a year or so. no big deal.

ThunderCactus · October 5th, 2007, 23:07

just wash them properly, cold water, permanent press, with a non-brightener detergent like zero. Even my crappy rothco woodlands don't fade fast when washed properly lol

achanman · October 5th, 2007, 23:27

the best way to stop anything from fading is to soak all new clothes in Vinager and water one capfull to the entire wash let sit for a few hours and then wash in cold water and non bleach detergent.

Forever_kaos · October 6th, 2007, 01:20

Yeah, I don't mind replacing them just I want to try and make them last a long time, I picked this up for 10$, pants and jacket only problem is they reaked due to long basement exposure

oh well, washed them up and they are excellent

...

Thanks everybody, you've been a great help!

Lerch · October 6th, 2007, 02:19

Hehe, faded combats are the way to go...

Shiny green crap just sticks out too much for my own taste

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October 5th, 2007, 20:34	#16
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Best guess these are or once were U.S issue, kinda the whole "U.S army" and American flag thing on the side, speaking of which, on the left arm it has "Mountain" and 2 crossed swords underneath, what does it mean? :S Last edited by Forever_kaos; October 5th, 2007 at 20:37..

October 6th, 2007, 02:19	#24
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Hehe, faded combats are the way to go... Shiny green crap just sticks out too much for my own taste __________________

October 5th, 2007, 21:04	#17
MadMorbius Guest Trader rating	It means 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, NY. If they're already faded, you can't unfade them. They've been surplused.

October 5th, 2007, 21:33	#18
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Nope, not faded, excellent condition Thanks very much for help with the badge!

October 5th, 2007, 21:42	#19
MadMorbius Guest Trader rating	Well, rest assured I have several pairs of woodland that have been through hell and back. The only thing that fades the issue stuff is long exposure to the elements, like any other material. They'll be good to go for some time I think.

October 5th, 2007, 23:05	#20
Buds and Suds Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: edmonton	I think its just too much fuss. I can get Full set army issue cadpat for $110 ish bucks. and they will last along time, who cares if they fade a bit. after they fade to where you dont want em, toss em and get a new set. I had 3 sets when I was serving, and I didnt treat em all that great....and I wore them every day. After a year and a half I started trading em in. You might play a game once a weekend.... those cadpats should last over a year...easy. Dont worry bout em, wash em and replace em after a year or so. no big deal.

October 5th, 2007, 23:07	#21
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	just wash them properly, cold water, permanent press, with a non-brightener detergent like zero. Even my crappy rothco woodlands don't fade fast when washed properly lol

October 5th, 2007, 23:27	#22
achanman Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007	the best way to stop anything from fading is to soak all new clothes in Vinager and water one capfull to the entire wash let sit for a few hours and then wash in cold water and non bleach detergent.

October 6th, 2007, 01:20	#23
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Yeah, I don't mind replacing them just I want to try and make them last a long time, I picked this up for 10$, pants and jacket only problem is they reaked due to long basement exposure oh well, washed them up and they are excellent ... Thanks everybody, you've been a great help!

Stop woodland from fading same as Cadpat?

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