WRAITH

BUILD THE BARRIER

“Washing Your Hunting Gear Can Work Against Your Concealment”

 

BUILD THE TREATMENT.  LAYER THE TREATMENT.  MAINTAIN THE TREATMENT.

WRAITH - 4-Way SENSE Technology

 

Why Washing Your Hunting Gear Can Work Against Your Concealment

 

WRAITH

BUILD THE BARRIER

“Washing Your Hunting Gear Can Work Against Your Concealment”

 

BUILD THE TREATMENT. LAYER THE TREATMENT. MAINTAIN THE TREATMENT.

WRAITH - 4-Way SENSE Technology

 Why Washing Your Hunting Gear Can Work Against Your Concealment

Traditional hunting advice has conditioned hunters to do the same thing over and over: wash your hunting clothes, use scent-free detergent, dry them, spray them before the hunt, and repeat. WRAITH takes a different approach. Once your hunting gear has been treated with WRAITH, you don't want to continually wash that treatment away.

Build the treatment. Layer the treatment. Maintain the treatment.

The more properly applied layers of WRAITH you build into your clothing and gear, the more treated material is present throughout the fabric. Instead of thinking of concealment as something you spray on before every hunt and wash off afterward, think of your clothing as a concealment platform that you continue building over time. WRAITH can be applied directly as a spray, incorporated during the initial treatment process, or used through our Barrier Dip method to thoroughly treat clothing and gear. Once that foundation is established, the goal is to maintain it - not continually strip it away.

 

WRAITH can be applied as a spray, powder treatment, or as part of a Barrier Dip system.

The Problem With the Traditional Wash-and-Reset Routine

Most scent-control systems are built around a constant reset:

        WASH -> DRY -> SPRAY -> HUNT -> WASH AGAIN -> REPEAT

That makes sense when the treatment you're using is temporary. WRAITH is designed differently. Our goal is to build layers of mineral-based material into and across the fibers of your hunting clothing and equipment. Continually washing your gear can remove some of that accumulated treatment and force you to rebuild what you've already established.

WRAITH: TREAT -> LAYER -> HUNT -> REFRESH -> LAYER AGAIN

If your gear becomes physically dirty, muddy, bloody, or otherwise needs cleaning, clean it as necessary and then rebuild the WRAITH treatment. But routine washing simply because you've completed a hunt isn't the objective.

Scent Is Only One Piece of the Detection Puzzle

Most hunting concealment systems are built around one primary concern: human odor. That's important - but WRAITH was developed around a broader question: What other detectable differences exist between a hunter and the surrounding environment?

SCENT • UV / OPTICAL • THERMAL • BIOELECTRIC

Traditional camouflage primarily addresses visual outline and pattern. Traditional scent-control products primarily address odor. Other technologies generally concentrate on one specific detection mechanism. WRAITH was developed around the concept of treating several potential detection cues simultaneously. That's the foundation of our 4-Way SENSE strategy.

 

WRAITH concentrated powder formula - 4-Way SENSE approach.

WRAITH 4-Way SENSE Technology

1. Scent / VOC Management

Human odor isn't a single molecule. Perspiration, skin oils, bacteria, clothing, equipment and environmental contamination can all contribute volatile compounds to a hunter's scent profile. WRAITH uses a mineral-based matrix designed to adsorb and interact with odor-producing compounds rather than simply covering them with another fragrance. Because WRAITH can be layered repeatedly, the treatment can be refreshed as your gear is used.

2. UV / Optical Mitigation

Camouflage that looks dark and natural to the human eye can behave very differently under ultraviolet illumination. Detergents and optical brighteners can make certain fabrics fluoresce or appear unusually bright under UV. WRAITH treatment is designed to reduce unwanted optical contrast and UV response without replacing the camouflage pattern itself.

The pattern handles the visible outline. WRAITH picks up where the pattern ends.

 

WRAITH UV comparison imagery: before and after treatment under blacklight.

 

Controlled UV comparison imagery used in WRAITH development and demonstrations.

3. Thermal Signature Mitigation

WRAITH's thermal testing isn't based on the claim that deer or other common North American game animals see the same thermal image produced by a thermal camera. The thermal camera is a measurement and visualization tool. What we're studying is temperature contrast. A hunter's clothing and body can create a thermal plume and surface-temperature differences relative to the surrounding environment. Our testing uses thermal imaging to compare untreated baselines against WRAITH-treated surfaces and evaluate how those temperatures change over time.

Objective: reduce the contrast between the treated surface and the environment around it. Rather than merely showing a dramatic thermal image, we're interested in measurable temperature differences between baseline, treated gear and ambient conditions.

 

WRAITH thermal-plume and scent-plume concept graphic.

4. Bioelectric / Electric-Field Mitigation

Living organisms generate extremely weak electrical activity through muscular and nervous-system function. WRAITH's mineral matrix is also being evaluated for how treated materials interact with weak electric-field measurements around the body and equipment. This is one of the areas where we're continuing to test and quantify performance. Rather than depending on one concealment mechanism, the WRAITH concept is to reduce multiple potential detection cues at the same time.

Stop Resetting Your Gear - Start Building Your WRAITH Barrier

This is one of the biggest differences between WRAITH and traditional hunting sprays. We want you to build layers. One treatment establishes the beginning of the WRAITH Barrier. The next application adds another layer. Additional applications continue building the treatment throughout your hunting system. That means your hunting clothing shouldn't automatically go into the washing machine after every hunt. If it doesn't need to be washed, don't wash away the treatment you've already built.

REFRESH IT. LAYER IT. KEEP BUILDING IT.

Think about paint or a protective coating: continually stripping the surface back to bare material defeats the purpose of building protection. WRAITH follows a similar philosophy. More WRAITH layers = a more thoroughly treated system.

 

The WRAITH Barrier Dip

Barrier Dip: immerse the gear in prepared WRAITH solution, work it through, remove, and hang to dry.

BARRIER DIP -> DRY -> SPRAY -> HUNT -> REFRESH -> BUILD MORE LAYERS

The objective isn't to start over after every hunt. It's to keep building.

Using WRAITH in the Washing Machine

WRAITH can also be incorporated into a machine-based treatment process when appropriate. The important distinction is that you're not repeatedly washing your gear with conventional products and then trying to restore everything afterward. You're using the process to apply WRAITH throughout the garment. Once the clothing has been treated and dried, additional WRAITH applications can be layered onto the gear before and throughout hunting season. Avoid fabric softeners, fragrances and optical-brightening products that can leave unnecessary residues on hunting clothing. Once you've established your WRAITH treatment, don't automatically wash the garment again simply because you hunted in it. Maintain the barrier instead of constantly resetting it.

Treat the Entire Hunting System

WRAITH shouldn't stop at your shirt or jacket. A hunter carries an entire collection of materials into the field:

• Boots

• Gloves

• Hat

• Backpack

• Harness

• Bino harness

• Rifle sling

• Bow accessories

• Seat cushions

• Outerwear

• Base layers

Anything that travels into the woods with you can become part of your overall detection profile. That's why we approach WRAITH as a system, not simply a bottle of scent spray. Treat the complete hunting system. Then maintain it.

 

Whole-system thinking: gear, camp equipment, clothing and field-use surfaces.

Why Layering Matters

WRAITH was specifically developed to be layerable. Instead of one heavy application immediately before a hunt, hunters can establish an initial treatment and continue refreshing it over time. Initial treatment: Barrier Dip or comprehensive WRAITH application. After drying: Apply another WRAITH layer to important exterior surfaces. Before the hunt: Refresh high-exposure areas. During multi-day hunts: Reapply as conditions, perspiration and exposure warrant. After the hunt: Store treated equipment properly rather than automatically washing it. When washing becomes necessary: Clean the gear and rebuild the WRAITH Barrier afterward. You're not treating WRAITH like perfume. You're building a treated concealment system.

Don't Wash Away What You've Built

This is where WRAITH changes the traditional scent-control routine. Hunters have been taught that freshly washed gear automatically means better concealment. But if you've spent weeks building layers of WRAITH into your hunting system, repeatedly washing those layers away means you're continually returning toward your starting point. If the clothing genuinely needs washing, wash it. But don't wash it simply because that's what you've always done after a hunt.

Keep your gear treated. Keep it stored away from household fragrances and contamination. Refresh WRAITH when necessary. Continue building layers. The objective is cumulative treatment rather than a constant cycle of application and removal.

WRAITH Picks Up Where Camouflage Ends

A camouflage pattern has a job. It breaks up your visual outline. But the animal you're hunting isn't experiencing you as a camouflage pattern. It's experiencing everything associated with your presence: odor, movement, visual contrast, environmental contrast, and potentially other detectable cues. That's why WRAITH was developed around a broader philosophy:

TRUE CAMOUFLAGE BEGINS WHERE THE PATTERN ENDS.™

Instead of asking one product to hide one signal, we're building a system around reducing multiple differences between the hunter and the surrounding environment. That's what 4-Way SENSE is about.

Building a Season-Long WRAITH Routine

Before Season

Establish your initial WRAITH Barrier using a Barrier Dip, machine-based treatment where appropriate, or thorough spray application. Allow everything to dry completely. Apply additional WRAITH layers where needed. Treat clothing, boots and equipment as one system.

During Season

Don't automatically wash your gear after every hunt. Store treated equipment away from household fragrances, fuel, smoke and other strong contaminants. Refresh WRAITH before hunts and after significant environmental exposure. Continue layering the treatment throughout the season.

After Heavy Exposure

Mud, blood, heavy contamination or other conditions may eventually require washing. That's fine. Clean the equipment when necessary. Then rebuild the WRAITH Barrier. Don't unnecessarily wash away a treatment you've deliberately built.

Common WRAITH Preparation Mistakes

Washing treated gear after every hunt: You're potentially removing treatment you've spent time building.

Treating only your outer jacket: Concealment should include the entire hunting system.

Using scented laundry products: Fragrances, softeners and optical brighteners can introduce unnecessary residues.

Expecting one application to be the end of the process: WRAITH was developed to be refreshed and layered.

Ignoring equipment: Your backpack, boots, harness and accessories enter the same environment you do.

Storing treated gear around household odors: Proper storage helps prevent unnecessary contamination.

Waiting until opening morning: Establish your WRAITH Barrier beforehand so you're building on an existing treatment rather than starting from zero.

Build It. Don't Keep Starting Over.

The WRAITH approach is fundamentally different from the traditional wash-and-spray cycle. We're not asking hunters to continuously strip their equipment back to its untreated baseline. We're asking them to build a barrier.

BARRIER DIP IT. TREAT IT. LET IT DRY. LAYER IT AGAIN. HUNT WITH IT. REFRESH IT. KEEP BUILDING.

And when the gear genuinely needs to be cleaned, clean it and rebuild the treatment. The more properly applied WRAITH layers you establish, the more completely your hunting system is treated. That's the difference between thinking of WRAITH as another scent spray and understanding what we're actually building.

WRAITH - 4-Way SENSE Technology

True Camouflage Begins Where the Pattern Ends.™

Innovation That Vanishes on Purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wash my hunting clothes after every hunt when using WRAITH?

No. If your WRAITH-treated gear doesn't actually need washing, don't automatically wash it simply because the hunt is over. The objective is to maintain and build the treatment rather than continually removing it and starting over. If the gear becomes heavily soiled or needs cleaning, wash it as necessary and then rebuild the WRAITH treatment.

Can I Barrier Dip my hunting clothes in WRAITH?

Yes. Barrier Dipping is designed to establish a thorough initial WRAITH treatment by allowing the solution to contact the fabric throughout the garment. After the gear dries completely, additional spray applications can be used to build and maintain the treatment.

Can WRAITH be used through a washing machine?

WRAITH can be incorporated into an appropriate machine-based treatment process. The objective is to distribute WRAITH throughout the garment rather than repeatedly stripping the garment with conventional scented laundry products.

Does adding more layers of WRAITH matter?

WRAITH is designed around repeated, layerable applications. Additional properly applied treatments increase the amount of WRAITH treatment present across the gear rather than requiring the hunter to return to an untreated baseline after every hunt.

What should I treat?

Think beyond your jacket. Treat the hunting system: base layers, outerwear, gloves, hats, boots, packs, harnesses and other compatible gear that enters the field with you.

What happens if I have to wash my gear?

Wash it when cleaning is genuinely necessary. Once it's clean and dry, re-establish your WRAITH Barrier and begin layering again.

What's the simplest way to remember the WRAITH system?

BARRIER DIP. DRY. LAYER. HUNT. REFRESH. REPEAT. Don't continually reset your concealment. Build it.

 

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Traditional hunting advice has conditioned hunters to do the same thing over and over: wash your hunting clothes, use scent-free detergent, dry them, spray them before the hunt, and repeat. WRAITH takes a different approach. Once your hunting gear has been treated with WRAITH, you don't want to continually wash that treatment away.

Build the treatment. Layer the treatment. Maintain the treatment.

The more properly applied layers of WRAITH you build into your clothing and gear, the more treated material is present throughout the fabric. Instead of thinking of concealment as something you spray on before every hunt and wash off afterward, think of your clothing as a concealment platform that you continue building over time. WRAITH can be applied directly as a spray, incorporated during the initial treatment process, or used through our Barrier Dip method to thoroughly treat clothing and gear. Once that foundation is established, the goal is to maintain it - not continually strip it away.

 

WRAITH can be applied as a spray, powder treatment, or as part of a Barrier Dip system.

The Problem With the Traditional Wash-and-Reset Routine

Most scent-control systems are built around a constant reset:

 

        WASH -> DRY -> SPRAY -> HUNT -> WASH AGAIN -> REPEAT

That makes sense when the treatment you're using is temporary. WRAITH is designed differently. Our goal is to build layers of mineral-based material into and across the fibers of your hunting clothing and equipment. Continually washing your gear can remove some of that accumulated treatment and force you to rebuild what you've already established.

 

WRAITH: TREAT -> LAYER -> HUNT -> REFRESH -> LAYER AGAIN

If your gear becomes physically dirty, muddy, bloody, or otherwise needs cleaning, clean it as necessary and then rebuild the WRAITH treatment. But routine washing simply because you've completed a hunt isn't the objective.

 

Scent Is Only One Piece of the Detection Puzzle

Most hunting concealment systems are built around one primary concern: human odor. That's important - but WRAITH was developed around a broader question: What other detectable differences exist between a hunter and the surrounding environment?

 

SCENT  •  UV / OPTICAL  •  THERMAL  •  BIOELECTRIC

Traditional camouflage primarily addresses visual outline and pattern. Traditional scent-control products primarily address odor. Other technologies generally concentrate on one specific detection mechanism. WRAITH was developed around the concept of treating several potential detection cues simultaneously. That's the foundation of our 4-Way SENSE strategy.

 

WRAITH concentrated powder formula - 4-Way SENSE approach.

WRAITH 4-Way SENSE Technology

1. Scent / VOC Management

Human odor isn't a single molecule. Perspiration, skin oils, bacteria, clothing, equipment and environmental contamination can all contribute volatile compounds to a hunter's scent profile. WRAITH uses a mineral-based matrix designed to adsorb and interact with odor-producing compounds rather than simply covering them with another fragrance. Because WRAITH can be layered repeatedly, the treatment can be refreshed as your gear is used.

2. UV / Optical Mitigation

Camouflage that looks dark and natural to the human eye can behave very differently under ultraviolet illumination. Detergents and optical brighteners can make certain fabrics fluoresce or appear unusually bright under UV. WRAITH treatment is designed to reduce unwanted optical contrast and UV response without replacing the camouflage pattern itself.

 

 

The pattern handles the visible outline. WRAITH picks up where the pattern ends.

 

WRAITH UV comparison imagery: before and after treatment under blacklight.

 

Controlled UV comparison imagery used in WRAITH development and demonstrations.

3. Thermal Signature Mitigation

WRAITH's thermal testing isn't based on the claim that deer or other common North American game animals see the same thermal image produced by a thermal camera. The thermal camera is a measurement and visualization tool. What we're studying is temperature contrast. A hunter's clothing and body can create a thermal plume and surface-temperature differences relative to the surrounding environment. Our testing uses thermal imaging to compare untreated baselines against WRAITH-treated surfaces and evaluate how those temperatures change over time.

Objective: reduce the contrast between the treated surface and the environment around it. Rather than merely showing a dramatic thermal image, we're interested in measurable temperature differences between baseline, treated gear and ambient conditions.

 

WRAITH thermal-plume and scent-plume concept graphic.

4. Bioelectric / Electric-Field Mitigation

Living organisms generate extremely weak electrical activity through muscular and nervous-system function. WRAITH's mineral matrix is also being evaluated for how treated materials interact with weak electric-field measurements around the body and equipment. This is one of the areas where we're continuing to test and quantify performance. Rather than depending on one concealment mechanism, the WRAITH concept is to reduce multiple potential detection cues at the same time.

Stop Resetting Your Gear - Start Building Your WRAITH Barrier

This is one of the biggest differences between WRAITH and traditional hunting sprays. We want you to build layers. One treatment establishes the beginning of the WRAITH Barrier. The next application adds another layer. Additional applications continue building the treatment throughout your hunting system. That means your hunting clothing shouldn't automatically go into the washing machine after every hunt. If it doesn't need to be washed, don't wash away the treatment you've already built.

 

REFRESH IT.  LAYER IT.  KEEP BUILDING IT.

Think about paint or a protective coating: continually stripping the surface back to bare material defeats the purpose of building protection. WRAITH follows a similar philosophy. More WRAITH layers = a more thoroughly treated system.

 

 

 

The WRAITH Barrier Dip

 

 

Barrier Dip: immerse the gear in prepared WRAITH solution, work it through, remove, and hang to dry.

BARRIER DIP -> DRY -> SPRAY -> HUNT -> REFRESH -> BUILD MORE LAYERS

The objective isn't to start over after every hunt. It's to keep building.

Using WRAITH in the Washing Machine

WRAITH can also be incorporated into a machine-based treatment process when appropriate. The important distinction is that you're not repeatedly washing your gear with conventional products and then trying to restore everything afterward. You're using the process to apply WRAITH throughout the garment. Once the clothing has been treated and dried, additional WRAITH applications can be layered onto the gear before and throughout hunting season. Avoid fabric softeners, fragrances and optical-brightening products that can leave unnecessary residues on hunting clothing. Once you've established your WRAITH treatment, don't automatically wash the garment again simply because you hunted in it. Maintain the barrier instead of constantly resetting it.

 

 

Treat the Entire Hunting System

WRAITH shouldn't stop at your shirt or jacket. A hunter carries an entire collection of materials into the field:

·        Boots

·        Gloves

·        Hat

·        Backpack

·        Harness

·        Bino harness

·        Rifle sling

·        Bow accessories

·        Seat cushions

·        Outerwear

·        Base layers

Anything that travels into the woods with you can become part of your overall detection profile. That's why we approach WRAITH as a system, not simply a bottle of scent spray. Treat the complete hunting system. Then maintain it.

 

Whole-system thinking: gear, camp equipment, clothing and field-use surfaces.

Why Layering Matters

WRAITH was specifically developed to be layerable. Instead of one heavy application immediately before a hunt, hunters can establish an initial treatment and continue refreshing it over time. Initial treatment: Barrier Dip or comprehensive WRAITH application. After drying: Apply another WRAITH layer to important exterior surfaces. Before the hunt: Refresh high-exposure areas. During multi-day hunts: Reapply as conditions, perspiration and exposure warrant. After the hunt: Store treated equipment properly rather than automatically washing it. When washing becomes necessary: Clean the gear and rebuild the WRAITH Barrier afterward. You're not treating WRAITH like perfume. You're building a treated concealment system.

Don't Wash Away What You've Built

This is where WRAITH changes the traditional scent-control routine. Hunters have been taught that freshly washed gear automatically means better concealment. But if you've spent weeks building layers of WRAITH into your hunting system, repeatedly washing those layers away means you're continually returning toward your starting point. If the clothing genuinely needs washing, wash it. But don't wash it simply because that's what you've always done after a hunt.

Keep your gear treated. Keep it stored away from household fragrances and contamination. Refresh WRAITH when necessary. Continue building layers. The objective is cumulative treatment rather than a constant cycle of application and removal.

WRAITH Picks Up Where Camouflage Ends

A camouflage pattern has a job. It breaks up your visual outline. But the animal you're hunting isn't experiencing you as a camouflage pattern. It's experiencing everything associated with your presence: odor, movement, visual contrast, environmental contrast, and potentially other detectable cues. That's why WRAITH was developed around a broader philosophy:

TRUE CAMOUFLAGE BEGINS WHERE THE PATTERN ENDS.™

Instead of asking one product to hide one signal, we're building a system around reducing multiple differences between the hunter and the surrounding environment. That's what 4-Way SENSE is about.

Building a Season-Long WRAITH Routine

Before Season

Establish your initial WRAITH Barrier using a Barrier Dip, machine-based treatment where appropriate, or thorough spray application. Allow everything to dry completely. Apply additional WRAITH layers where needed. Treat clothing, boots and equipment as one system.

During Season

Don't automatically wash your gear after every hunt. Store treated equipment away from household fragrances, fuel, smoke and other strong contaminants. Refresh WRAITH before hunts and after significant environmental exposure. Continue layering the treatment throughout the season.

After Heavy Exposure

Mud, blood, heavy contamination or other conditions may eventually require washing. That's fine. Clean the equipment when necessary. Then rebuild the WRAITH Barrier. Don't unnecessarily wash away a treatment you've deliberately built.

Common WRAITH Preparation Mistakes

Washing treated gear after every hunt: You're potentially removing treatment you've spent time building.

Treating only your outer jacket: Concealment should include the entire hunting system.

Using scented laundry products: Fragrances, softeners and optical brighteners can introduce unnecessary residues.

Expecting one application to be the end of the process: WRAITH was developed to be refreshed and layered.

Ignoring equipment: Your backpack, boots, harness and accessories enter the same environment you do.

Storing treated gear around household odors: Proper storage helps prevent unnecessary contamination.

Waiting until opening morning: Establish your WRAITH Barrier beforehand so you're building on an existing treatment rather than starting from zero.

Build It. Don't Keep Starting Over.

The WRAITH approach is fundamentally different from the traditional wash-and-spray cycle. We're not asking hunters to continuously strip their equipment back to its untreated baseline. We're asking them to build a barrier.

BARRIER DIP IT.  TREAT IT.  LET IT DRY.  LAYER IT AGAIN.  HUNT WITH IT.  REFRESH IT.  KEEP BUILDING.

And when the gear genuinely needs to be cleaned, clean it and rebuild the treatment. The more properly applied WRAITH layers you establish, the more completely your hunting system is treated. That's the difference between thinking of WRAITH as another scent spray and understanding what we're actually building.

WRAITH - 4-Way SENSE Technology

True Camouflage Begins Where the Pattern Ends.™

Innovation That Vanishes on Purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I wash my hunting clothes after every hunt when using WRAITH?

No. If your WRAITH-treated gear doesn't actually need washing, don't automatically wash it simply because the hunt is over. The objective is to maintain and build the treatment rather than continually removing it and starting over. If the gear becomes heavily soiled or needs cleaning, wash it as necessary and then rebuild the WRAITH treatment.

Can I Barrier Dip my hunting clothes in WRAITH?

Yes. Barrier Dipping is designed to establish a thorough initial WRAITH treatment by allowing the solution to contact the fabric throughout the garment. After the gear dries completely, additional spray applications can be used to build and maintain the treatment.

Can WRAITH be used through a washing machine?

WRAITH can be incorporated into an appropriate machine-based treatment process. The objective is to distribute WRAITH throughout the garment rather than repeatedly stripping the garment with conventional scented laundry products.

Does adding more layers of WRAITH matter?

WRAITH is designed around repeated, layerable applications. Additional properly applied treatments increase the amount of WRAITH treatment present across the gear rather than requiring the hunter to return to an untreated baseline after every hunt.

What should I treat?

Think beyond your jacket. Treat the hunting system: base layers, outerwear, gloves, hats, boots, packs, harnesses and other compatible gear that enters the field with you.

What happens if I have to wash my gear?

Wash it when cleaning is genuinely necessary. Once it's clean and dry, re-establish your WRAITH Barrier and begin layering again.

What's the simplest way to remember the WRAITH system?

BARRIER DIP. DRY. LAYER. HUNT. REFRESH. REPEAT. Don't continually reset your concealment. Build it.

 

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