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raksmum 10-14-2011 10:09 PM
I thought I had read somewhere that there was a spray you could use for wall hangings/quilts to prevent fading and damage from the sun. Is there such a thing?

Prism99 10-14-2011 10:40 PM
Yes, but I don't remember the name of it. Maybe a Scotchgard UV product?

Quilted Dogs 10-14-2011 10:44 PM
Originally Posted by raksmum
I thought I had read somewhere that there was a spray you could use for wall hangings/quilts to prevent fading and damage from the sun. Is there such a thing?
search Fons & Porters site, ask them or search here

quilterella 10-15-2011 01:50 AM
Therre is a product called FarbricGuard and can be purchased at most LQS. Although, I have never tried it, and it is fairly expensive, but, it is made by Johnson&Johnson.

wuv2quilt 10-15-2011 03:20 AM
The things you learn....who knew? :)

QuiltnNan 10-15-2011 04:19 AM
hmmmm, never thought about doing that. thanks for bringing it up

Flour Sack Mama 10-15-2011 04:22 AM
I know I'm a bit conservative on this subject, but I'm more cautious than I used to be about spraying anything like that unless it's absolutely necessary. Science is showing so much more these days about what those ingredients do to us.

sewmuchmore 10-15-2011 05:08 AM
Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama
I know I'm a bit conservative on this subject, but I'm more cautious than I used to be about spraying anything like that unless it's absolutely necessary. Science is showing so much more these days about what those ingredients do to us.
I agree, I eat ride, I am not over weight, exercise did everything you should do. I was told my cancer was from environmental and no cure. But I am cancer free going on 4 yrs. Praise the Lord :P

sueisallaboutquilts 10-15-2011 05:18 AM
Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
Originally Posted by Flour Sack Mama
I know I'm a bit conservative on this subject, but I'm more cautious than I used to be about spraying anything like that unless it's absolutely necessary. Science is showing so much more these days about what those ingredients do to us.
I agree, I eat ride, I am not over weight, exercise did everything you should do. I was told my cancer was from environmental and no cure. But I am cancer free going on 4 yrs. Praise the Lord :P
What wonderful news!!!
I agree though- if you think of the cumulative affect all these things have on us, it's probably not good
But having said this- I jumped on the fact that you could use a product to prevent fading........ hmmmm......

ghostrider 10-15-2011 05:56 AM
Be aware that all these products are made for things like tents, awnings, boat covers, deck furniture, convertible tops, and the like. The best rated is SunArmor UV Protection, a British product. http://sunarmor.co.uk/ Personally, I wouldn't ever spray it on my wall quilts, but I don't hang them in the sun either.

Jan in VA 10-15-2011 07:04 AM
Rather than spray something that you will inhale, why not look into virtually invisible sheets of film you can add to your windows that block UV rays, sort of like they do on car windows, but not as dark. I've used them for years; find the product at Lowes/Home Depot, apply it yourself fairly easily.

Jan in VA

Willa 10-15-2011 07:47 AM
How about solar screens? You can see out but they keep the sun out AND people can't see in(kinda a safety thing there).

raksmum 10-15-2011 12:21 PM
Thanks for the information everyone! I knew there would be a few options with all the knowledge on this board. It's great!


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