[SCA-AE] Pennsic Advice?

[Solveig Throndardottir]

Noble Cousin!

Greetings from Solveig!

> I've never had a garment stained from handwashing in Cooper water.  
> I've handwashed linen, cotton, and cotton blends. I don't handwash  
> a lot, only a few pieces when absolutely necessary, I don't let the  
> garment soak in the water for a long time, and I do wash everything  
> again once we get home.

I agree that if you take modest precautions that you are unlikely to  
stain your clothes. However, it is possible for rusty water to
stain clothing. So, if you are inclined to be worried, you can wash  
clothing where the stains simply will not matter.

Your Humble Servant
Solveig Throndardottir
Amateur Scholar