Jon commented: I was told by a sailmaker that a small amount of chlorine =
bleach is
ok as long as the sail doesn't sit in it for more than an hour, the
bleach mix is very weak, and the sail is thoroughly rinsed.

On 15 year old sun saturated thread? Not on your life....

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