Step one in scent control hunting is to store clothing and boots in an odor-proof bag until you’re ready to wear them, while keeping your gun or bow separately in case it needs cleaning during hunting trips.

Carbon embedded scent control clothing works by trapping and binding to odor molecules, but their effectiveness decreases with use. You can restore their effectiveness by washing with an odor-free soap.

ScentLok

Few innovations have had as profound an effect on how whitetail hunters hunt than ScentLok has, which pioneered scent control clothing over three decades ago and contributed to building an entire industry along the way.

ScentLok garments stand apart from other scent-control gear by employing activated carbon to significantly decrease human odor, as well as fabrics designed to absorb sweat and neutralize any potential odor molecules before they can be detected by deer.

ScentLok’s innovative carbon-based technology has won it an avid following among bowhunters and outdoor enthusiasts, as has their dedication to innovation through new antimicrobial technologies such as Silver Alloy and Fusix.

ScentLok advises its garments be reactivated every 40 hours of wear by cycling them through a household dryer on high heat, with its flagship BE:1 series being the pinnacle of its technology – featuring an all-day system which gives experienced hunters an edge during rut.

Under Armour

Under Armour has long been known for creating emotional connections with their customers. They were the pioneering brand to revolutionize performance apparel by producing clothing designed to improve athletic performance – their first product being a T-shirt designed to wick away sweat to keep athletes cool and dry, which has proven integral in increasing performance. Under Armour has since made this iconic logo, depicting two stylized U and A letters from their company name, into part of its identity; an integral symbol representing them to customers around the world.

Innovation at Under Armour remains at its core, with recent examples being Charged Cotton, ColdGear Infrared, and UA HOVR shoes with pinnacle cushioning system providing athletes with extra energy boost. Furthermore, Under Armour employs upper funnel marketing strategies using celebrity endorsements to build brand recognition and market share; their global network currently includes 350 stores and factory houses plus being an official outfitter of college and NFL football teams.

Polygiene

Polygiene’s silver salt treatment works similarly to carbon technology by neutralizing bacteria that create unpleasant odors, embedding itself into textile during its finishing stage and working throughout its lifetime to keep garments free from offensive scents while remaining skin-safe.

Silver molecules’ anti-odour properties work by puncturing holes into bacteria cell walls to stop them producing stench, keeping clothes fresher for longer while simultaneously decreasing resource consumption by requiring less washing, saving water, energy and time.

On long hunting trips, this means your clothes will last longer without becoming smelly and thus reducing the chance of detection by wary game. While ScentLok only protects against bacterial odors, technologies like Polygiene’s StayFresh and Odor Crunch attack both bacterial and non-bacterial odors making them much more effective against extended hunts – an excellent choice for base and outer layers hunting clothes!

Other Brands

Scent-control hunting clothing can help limit human scent and keep deer away, enabling hunters to get closer to game. However, wind direction and other scent control techniques should still be implemented so as to reduce any chance of an accidental human scent spooking them off their prey.

Some hunters prefer a dual-action approach to scent control. One such product, Polygiene, uses antimicrobial technology to inhibit odor-causing bacteria growth while also absorbing organic odors – something Sitka Gear and Kuiu use it for in their scent control hunting clothing products.

Another solution is carbon embedded clothing. Unfortunately, it can be costly and only effective for limited periods. Furthermore, fabric must be reactivated with heat, which reduces their efficacy over time – making it hard to know the extent of their benefit and also being uncomfortable to wear for hunters.