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Why is my MLD Duplex White Dyneema now yellow/green?

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Mark J BPL Member
PostedSep 10, 2022 at 1:45 pm

Noticed that my tent has taken on a yellow/green/golden color. (slight, but definitely there).  Hand washed it in a tub with detergent (as per instructions from Z-Pack) and water definitely took on the color of the tent, though tent still was slightly colored.  Washed again, rinsed and dried and not a lot of difference.  At first I thought maybe pollen had colored it, but weird that it’s everywhere rather than say one side which was facing trees last time I camped with it at elevation (was not under a tree, and don’t recall pollen being an issue that late in the year, nor did it show up on other pieces of equipment).  Doesn’t affect the usability of the tent; just curious if this is “normal” and characteristic for white Dyneema.  Haven’t experienced this in a day pack of similar material.

PostedSep 11, 2022 at 9:08 pm

I haven’t heard of that. DCF does get less translucent as it gets more creased/worn but I haven’t heard of substantial greening/yellowing. Pollen seems like a decent guess…or some off color dust?

Another theory is that you’ve bought a knock off shelter with fake DCF, since “MLD Duplex” (per the thread title) doesn’t quite have the same aura of authenticity than a Zpacks Duplex does ;-)

PostedSep 12, 2022 at 11:15 am

But wait.  I easily cornfuse.  I’m only aware of MLD using a green DCF.  So, this is a Zpacks shelter, yes?  In any event, perhaps call the vendor.  And change the Title wording.  Maybe the bonding agent used during the manufacturing yellows normally with the UV and it shows up with the white.  Dunno.  Arm chair racing at its finest.

Mark J BPL Member
PostedSep 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm

Oops, meant to say a MLD DUOMID!!!  A number of years old though not used that heavily.

Mark J BPL Member
PostedSep 14, 2022 at 7:06 pm

Re: editing title…… I would but doesn’t appear that I can.

Mark J BPL Member
PostedSep 15, 2022 at 5:02 pm

Wash with dish soap and sponge, rinse off and dry.

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