I wear all synthetic clothing when hiking. When applied to the skin, will it harm my close-fitting tech fabrics?
182958
Don't know! I found it was great in Singapore and Asia. I am usually a favorite treat for all insects. I did not get one bite while using it. My infectious disease doc recommended it
182959
I really don't know as that's not my area of expertise. I know I felt a bit of a residue on me but nothing came off on my clothes which were primarily cotton.
182960
I didn't have any issues with it on my clothes. It is literally like lotion, it goes on thick and a bit sticky but by the end of application it is wonderful! I am certain it will be fine with with your tech fabrics. Hope this helps.
1053379
I did not have an issue with it rubbing off on my clothing. I'd recommend letting it dry before putting on light clothes to be safe.
354222
Absolutely no... it's great for gait and transferring. Don't use directly on the skin.
246601
Depends on how cold you're talking about. The material is slightly thicker than most of the other hiking pants I own and does keep heat in a little better but I wouldn't wear it for sub-zero temperatures hiking either without a base layer. The legs will have room for a base layer but both pairs I had were tight around the crotch region so if you are thinking of cotton long johns or smart wool that's not cut well, it may ride up a bit. Compression shorts/leggings will probably work ok though.
710700
You have a very legitimate and good question. If you buy it, it says on the package "not meant to be attached to clothing". It is coated on the back with plastic. Dispite this, my tailor had no problem sewing it onto a Red Sox golf shirt I had.
1214092
I've never tried it so I don't know if it would mess up the fabric. I wouldn't recommend it since your supposed to wear gloves to apply it to your pet and it has such a strong smell. It probably wouldn't be healthy to sit on a confined space where you just sprayed it.
1833392
No!! You have to be VERY careful when handling this stuff. It can not come into contact with your skin. I would not risk even breathing it, especially in a confined area.
2234717
Not at all. The Expedition (Orange/Black) are synthetic and very waterproof.
960749
This material is used to make backpacks for hiking all the time, so I'd imagine it would do just fine. Your stitching would have to match, as that could be the weak point in sewing it.
1123337
I don't think so, the zipper does not touch your skin, there is a nice amount of material/flap behind the zipper.
985973
Disclosure: I work for a competing brand of shoe care. I am responding to your question because I have a different opinion to that given in the previous response to your question. When your shoe, boot and/or garment has a high tech, air permeable membrane like Gore-Tex it is not a good idea to use anything with silicone because the silicone clogs the pores of the leather, fabric, and anything it is applied to. When you clog these pores anywhere you mess up the whole air permeable system that includes all layers: leather, lining, socks, clothing, etc. Shoe care needs to work with the system too: waterproofers, polishes, anything else that coats surfaces has to allow air to circulate. Disclosure: I work for a competing brand of shoe care. I am responding to your question because I have a different opinion to that given in the previous response to your question. When your shoe, boot and/or garment has a high tech, air permeable membrane like Gore-Tex it is not a good idea to use anything with silicone because the silicone clogs the pores of the leather, fabric, and anything it is applied to. When you clog these pores anywhere you mess up the whole air permeable system that includes all layers: leather, lining, socks, clothing, etc. Shoe care needs to work with the system... » Read More Disclosure: I work for a competing brand of shoe care. I am responding to your question because I have a different opinion to that given in the previous response to your question. When your shoe, boot and/or garment has a high tech, air permeable membrane like Gore-Tex it is not a good idea to use anything with silicone because the silicone clogs the pores of the leather, fabric, and anything it is applied to. When you clog these pores anywhere you mess up the whole air permeable system that includes all layers: leather, lining, socks, clothing, etc. Shoe care needs to work with the system too: waterproofers, polishes, anything else that coats surfaces has to allow air to circulate. « Show Less
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this is very common in lanolin products. it won't work in as fast as a synthetic product. i apply it as the last thing at night and wear cotton gloves/socks. by morning, it's worked all the way in. good luck!
749150
Don't know, but would say it's not the right product. When I spray my house for spiders, I have to be very careful to avoid skin contact from the overspray. I use a respirator mask, long sleeve shirts, long pants, gloves, etc. It "burns" my skin for 2-3 days after inadvertent, light contact.MAYBE, if you let it dry/evaporate completely before contact, it COULD be OK. I suggest you contact the manufacturer. They've been very responsive and helpful for me in the past.
1676920
I used on goretex and dried on low heat for a couple of minutes. It works great. Sailing trousers are like new.
2026286
You shouldn't have a problem with this outfit. They work best if they are directly of your skin. The only thing I found was having larger clothes to fix over them. They are warm.
2222391
Yes. That is exactly how I applied it. Worked beautifully....just make sure you are not down wind or you will be wearing it.
1034024
It's a fairly heavy rip-stop nylon material, tougher than what you find on most alice packs. Most brush won't affect it. A sharp branch might be able to pierce it, but it's pretty durable stuff. Anything that will hurt the pack will be shredding your arms or jacket as well. Just don't go rubbing up against any acacia trees. :)