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[WolfofStateSt]

I rarely if ever wash my denim jackets. Unless they’re soiled or smelly.

When I do I do a cold soak with a denim soap from whoever (but honestly you could probably use a little bit of any dark safe detergent to the same effect) and agitate either a little or a lot depending on the level of dirtiness.

It’s really kind of hard to mess up. If you use a machine, just be careful of the spin cycle and hang dry

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[Olumin]

I bought a rubber rain coat from 1962. Its an unissued army coat. The coat was never worn but stinks (!) to high hell. Even after wiping down the inside and outside the smell persists. Outside of buying an ozone generator is there anything I can do? Is it simply the old rubber outgassing?

 

[Will Zach]

I bought a rubber rain coat from 1962. Its an unissued army coat. The coat was never worn but stinks (!) to high hell. Even after wiping down the inside and outside the smell persists. Outside of buying an ozone generator is there anything I can do? Is it simply the old rubber outgassing?

A great question! Is it a "rubber smell"? I would try diluted vinegar first. Wipe it down well with diluted vinegar with a bit of mild detergent and air out well. If that does not work you may want to try ozone, but if the rubber keeps outgassing, it may not help.

 

[Olumin]

A great question! Is it a "rubber smell"? I would try diluted vinegar first. Wipe it down well with diluted vinegar with a bit of mild detergent and air out well. If that does not work you may want to try ozone, but if the rubber keeps outgassing, it may not help.

It is definitely a rubber smell. If its truly the rubber itself then like you said the ozone would only work temporarily. I will try it with the vinegar first.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Speaking of smells, has anyone here ever ordered something from Bronson. Their stuff smells disgusting, like formaldehyde and chemicals.

 

[Khilij]

Speaking of smells, has anyone here ever ordered something from Bronson. Their stuff smells disgusting, like formaldehyde and chemicals.

I've ordered an MA-1 from Bronson, had no issues with smell.