Re: Another Ghillie thread
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Roll around in the mud, let it dry in the sun. I want to see some pics though. </div></div>
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You truly needed to watch the History Channel's special on Sniper School to fully understand what that actually does to the material. I do believe that the 5 part series is available on youtube. What you do to the suit will be dictated by your environment. Your coloration package and veg will likely change from one to another.
It truly gets the material loosened up and helps it absorb some of the natural dirt in the area you're in. However, I've heard first hand (one of the field-ops guys correct me if I'm wrong please) that the suit should be dunk-washed then dried after a quality roll in the mud, grass, sand, and whatever else you choose (I know of a Scout/Sniper that rolled his in horse poo...not going to be me). The dunk-wash and dry is supposed to get the bulk of the nastiness out, while leaving in the absorbed coloration and keeping the suit from being matted (like wet dog fur).