The other ingredients in the mixture are not designed or suitable for clothing!" I have been treating clothing with no detrimental effects for years. Some may object to the slight smell that rapidly dissipates with drying. If that is objectionable use the 0.5% Sawyer solution which is totally oderless but much more expensive. Topical spray does not last very long.
ALL manufacturers indicate that the industrial and farm formulations should not be used on clothing even when diluted. The binding ingredients are a different petroleum derivative. The Sawyer's acts more like a dye to the fabric and becomes non-toxic to skin. The military infuses clothing with a formulation similar to the Sawyer's concentration.
Sawyer's lasts approx 42 days or 6 washings. Factory infused fabrics last much longer and is more stable over long periods of time. Sunlight WILL lower the effectiveness.
Further study will likely convince you.
