DEET insect repellant

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by John Riley
"... DEET ... melts certain synthetics so it can cause
damage to watches, spectacles, clothing and shoes. "

I am concerned about the fabric issue. My sun protection
clothing is nylon based, and I also wear polyester based
fabrics. I do not intend to apply the DEET based repellant
to the fabric, but some contact is likely to occur. Will
these materials be "melted" ?!!

John Riley

It's murder on spandex.(Don't ask how I know)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

"... DEET ... melts certain synthetics so it can cause
damage to watches, spectacles, clothing and shoes. " I
am concerned about the fabric issue. My sun protection
clothing is nylon based, and I also wear polyester
based fabrics. I do not intend

to apply the DEET based repellant to the fabric, but some
contact is likely

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

to occur. Will these materials be "melted" ?!! John
Riley

It's murder on spandex.(Don't ask how I know)

I need to know all this stuff. I put DEET on my skin and
went outside and the next thing I knew, mosquitoes had
bitten me on the collarbone, the shoulder blade, and the top
of my forehead! (I was wearing a shirt!)

Pat in TX