DEET insect repellant

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

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

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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