Why Selvage Lab Gi Restore Kit is better than other soak options

Comparison: Vinegar vs. Oxygen Boosters vs. Selvage Labs

Why Selvage Labs Gi and Rash Guard is superior at eliminating recurring funk (permafunk).

Feature	Vinegar Soak	Oxygen Booster (Oxi-Type)	Selvage Labs Gi Rash Guard Restore Kit
Primary Mechanism	Mild acid neutralization	Oxidation (stain lifting)	Targeted sweat oil breakdown + odor capture
Contains Enzymes	No	Usually No	Yes
Breaks Down Sweat Oils	Limited	Minimal	Yes — designed for heavy sweat saturation
Deep Fiber Penetration	Low	Moderate (surface-focused)	High — extended contact system
Targets Synthetic Rashguard Odor	Limited	Limited	Yes — built for oil-binding synthetics
Addresses Odor Reactivation	Temporary improvement	Temporary improvement	Designed to reduce reactivation during training
Cotton Fiber Longevity	Repeated acidic exposure may contribute to fiber stress over time	Generally fabric-safe but not odor-specific	Designed with dense pearl weave cotton in mind
Designed Specifically for Combat Sports	No	No	Yes
Whitening / Brightening	No	Yes	Not primary goal
Removes Surface Odor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reduces Embedded Organic Buildup	Limited	Limited	Yes — combat-sports focused approach

What This Really Means

Vinegar is primarily a neutralizer.
Oxygen boosters are primarily stain removers.

Selvage Labs is built to address the specific chemistry of combat sports gear — particularly:

• Repeated heavy sweat exposure

• Dense cotton weave

• Oil-binding synthetic fabrics

• Odor reactivation under heat

If your goal is brighter whites, oxygen boosters are helpful.
If your goal is light odor neutralization, vinegar may assist temporarily.

If your goal is restoring heavily trained gear and reducing recurring funk, a targeted system makes the difference.