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Like any other clothing, ski equipment requires care and sometimes washing. If you don’t know how to wash your ski suit, this article will give you some helpful tips.
How to take care of your suit
From the rules of care follow the rules for washing the suit, so it does not hurt to learn how to care for special clothing. The average frequency of washing for a ski suit is no more than 2 times per season. If you are not yet a very active skier, simply dry-clean your suit and put it away for the next season.
Important! Proper care, cleaning, drying and storage will extend the life of your suit.
Can ski equipment be washed in a washing machine? No problem! Just carefully select the mode, avoiding intensive rotation of the drum and quick spin. When washing in the CMA, the spin of the suit is not recommended, but it will not suffer from 300-500 revolutions of the drum per minute. With manual processing, it is better not to twist the clothes – the water flows off by itself, and drying takes place under natural conditions. What else can’t be done? Opt out of:
- Dryers near fan heaters, heating radiators.
- Drying under open sunlight – even in winter.
- Bleaches and washing gels containing chlorine.
- Powders. It’s taboo.
And also the processing of the fabric with special compounds will not interfere.
How to wash your ski suit
You just came to the sport and still do not know how to wash your ski clothes and how to do it right? Specialists and experienced skiers say that hand washing is more suitable. But if you have a brand new CMA with support for gentle modes and a bunch of options at home, why not make it easier to care for your equipment? Typically, the type of wash is selected based on the fabric and filler. First, let’s look at professional laundry detergents.
Ecowoo
Well-reviewed liquid detergent for ski and other sportswear. Used for neoprene and lycra products. Gently cleans fabrics with a membrane without damaging them. Can be used for suits with down filling. It is also suitable for thermal underwear, sleeping bags and sneakers: if you are an active traveler, this product is for you! And a nice bonus will be an environmentally friendly composition and a nice price – no more than 200 rubles.
cotico
Another gel developed for the care of sportswear and designed for high-tech fabrics. Can be used in both manual and automatic mode. In addition to ski clothing, you can wash your tent, sleeping bag and even a velor air mattress with it. Of the benefits: safety for fabrics with membranes. A liter bottle of such a gel costs 300-350 rubles.
Burti Sports
This shampoo is suitable for membrane and fleece fabrics. Perfectly washes clothes with natural filler – feather or down. Eliminates old stains and traces of sweat. There are no conditioning agents among the components. It costs within 300 rubles (for a package of 0,75 liters).
SODASAN Active Sport
Liquid care product for high-quality sportswear. German manufacturers have developed this gel for ski suits made of microfiber, membrane-type fabrics (Gore-Tex and the like). Does not weaken the properties of fabrics due to the safe composition. For all types of washing, shoes can also be washed. It costs between 800-1000 rubles.
Shampoo made in Germany. It is used for fabrics with special technological impregnations, does not destroy them. In addition to the suit, you can wash a down jacket, overalls. Harmless to membrane clothing. Has hypoallergenic properties. It costs about 500 rubles. All of the products listed above are with low foaming, so they are ideal for an automatic machine. You already know how to wash a suit, then we will talk about the stages of hand and machine washing.
General recommendations for hand washing
To wash the equipment with your own hands, follow this sequence:
- Examine the requirements on the tag (for water temperature and others).
- Fill a large basin with water – a temperature of no more than 40 degrees.
- Place the pelvis in the tub.
- Dissolve in water the amount of detergent indicated on the label of the bottle.
- Turn the product inside out and soak it in a basin for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the suit from the basin to the bath, take a foam washcloth and lightly wipe the spots with stains.
- Run cold water into the tub to rinse the suit.
- Rinse 2-3 times.
- Flush the water and leave the clothes for another 5-10 minutes so that the water also drains from them.
- Lay the suit out on a dryer or ironing board, and place fluffy towels or a blanket underneath and on top.
- Smooth out creases while item dries.
Important! For drying, choose a shaded and ventilated place – away from sunlight and heat exposure.
Machine Wash Tips
Proceed as follows if you are going to wash equipment in the washer:
- Without soaking, put the clothes in the drum.
- Pour the required amount of gel into the powder receptacle.
- Set the delicate or hand wash mode; if there is a down jacket option, select it.
- Adjust the temperature regime, select 40 degrees.
- Reduce the spin speed to 500 or turn it off.
- Press the Extra Rinse button. Better do it twice.
- Drying takes place according to the same rules as after hand washing.
Down or fleece care
Fleece clothing can be cleaned of dirt in both ways, without the use of aggressive “chemistry”. Drying exclusively in natural conditions. For downy clothes, ensure the most accurate treatment without wringing. Choose products that are easily washed out of fabrics. Dry in the same way as described above, but additionally shake things during drying to avoid churning down.
Membrane tissue care
Delicate cycle without spinning – ideal washing conditions for demanding fabrics such as membranes. Choose only the right tools. Increase the number of rinses up to 3-4 times.
Important! Do not iron such a suit, and if it is very wrinkled, then use a steamer, but very carefully.
Now you know if ski clothes can be washed. The main thing is to follow all the rules and tips in order to maintain an attractive appearance and functionality of the equipment.