As soldiers are now buying the new Army Combat Uniform and taking it home, they may be reading the washing instructions (or not) and seeing there are several dos and don’ts to keep it in good condition.
Some common laundry practices are no-no’s. They can fade colors or strip materials of insect-repellent properties.
And then there are myths, circulated by soldiers and posted online, that aren’t supported by science or the Army.
To get the guidelines for cleaning your camo — new and old — and dispel the misconceptions, Army Times went to Program Executive Office Soldier’s Scott Hulett, an assistant product manager for Solider Protection and Individual Equipment.
