[MR] White silk turns yellow in sunlight

[David Chessler]

There is a fabric spray called "303" that is used to prevent ultraviolet
deterioration of fiberglas, nylon, etc. Don't know whether anyone has tried it
on silk. You can get it at marine supply stores.

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------ Original Message ------
Received: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:16:36 PM EDT
From: "William Stanton" <wstanton at bellatlantic.net>
To: "Merry Rose" <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Subject: [MR] White silk turns yellow in sunlight

> Can someone help with how to keep white silk banners from turning
> yellow/yellowish in sunlight? I have white silk banners that were flown for
> 2 weeks at Pennsic that are distinctly more yellow than when they started.
> Also, how can I get yellowed silk banners back to a white color.
> 
> William the Younger
> 
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