How to wash ski clothes?

If you are a skier, snowboarder, tourist or just like to feel comfortable in any hiking conditions, then you probably know what membrane fabric is. It is from this high-tech material that ski suits, jackets, trousers and overalls are made.

The main properties of the "membrane" are waterproofness, windproofness, vapor permeability, light weight and good thermal insulation. The listed characteristics make ski clothing very comfortable, and the sport itself in it is a real pleasure. But this happens until the item gets dirty, and you are faced with the question: “How to wash ski clothes without killing the membrane?”

With proper care, the membrane does not lose its properties even after a dozen washes. But this does not mean that it should be washed at the slightest contamination. Remember, the top layer of the membrane has a protective impregnation. Therefore, if dry cleaning does not help, then it will be quite enough to simply treat a small dirty area with a special cleaning agent manually. This is delicate work: in order not to damage the membrane, you do not need to apply much force. All you need is warm water (no more than 30 ° C), a special membrane cleaning agent and a soft brush.

And if you can't do without machine washing, then we recommend taking into account some restrictions and useful tips that will help preserve the properties of the membrane fabric and the original appearance of the product.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES CORRECTLY: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WASHING AND CARE.

1. What do we pay attention to first of all?

   The first cleaning or washing of a ski suit requires certain knowledge. Therefore, pay attention to the tags and labels. A responsible manufacturer always indicates on them how to properly care for the product.

   
   

   If your clothes are dry clean only, then washing the item at home is strictly prohibited.

2. How often to wash?

   As a rule, a membrane suit is washed no more than 1-2 times per season - this is provided that you ride often. Otherwise, you can simply do with dry cleaning and drying before "putting away" the clothes for storage at the end of the season.

3. What types of washing are possible?

   Ski clothes can be washed in a washing machine or by hand. The latter option is the most preferable from the point of view of the most careful attitude to the product made of membrane fabric.

4. How to wash a ski suit?

   To wash ski boots made of membrane fabric, use only specially designed gels and shampoos. They penetrate the fibers better, remove dirt and odors, and do not damage the membrane structure, respectively, preserving all its properties.

   Most products are suitable for both machine and hand washing. They are used for washing sportswear made of microfiber and membrane fabrics of various types on fleece, as well as with down and feather fillers.

5. How to wash ski clothes by hand?
   • If you are washing a ski jacket or pants separately, use a large basin. For a ski suit or overalls, you will need a bathtub.
   • The water temperature should not exceed 30°C.
   • Following the instructions of the detergent, dissolve the required amount of gel / shampoo in water.
   • Pre-zip all zippers and fasteners.
   • Turn the clothes inside out and immerse them in water for 15 minutes so that they are well saturated with detergent.
   • Treat the surface of the garment with a foam sponge or soft brush.
   • Rinse at least three times in warm water.
   • Without wringing, lay the suit out on the dryer in a horizontal position and let it dry naturally.

6. How to wash ski clothes in a washing machine?
   • Machine wash is only allowed on the "Delicate Wash" cycle.
   • Fix all zippers and fasteners beforehand and load the item into the machine.
   • Following the instructions for the detergent, add the required amount of gel/shampoo to the tray.

   
   

   • Use a temperature mode - no more than 30 ° C. A mode higher than this can lead to deformation of clothing and loss of membrane properties.
   • To completely get rid of the detergent after washing, the product must be rinsed twice.
   • Without wringing out the suit, take it out of the machine and lay it out on the dryer in a horizontal position. The water will drain. Dry naturally.
7. How to dry a ski suit after washing?

   It is recommended to dry it on a dryer in a straightened form in a horizontal position in a well-ventilated room. Usually 2 maximum 3 days and the suit is dry.

8. How to wash a fleece/down ski suit?

   Washing is possible both by hand and in a washing machine. Recommendations for detergents, temperature conditions and drying are the same as those described above.

9. Is additional care necessary after washing?

   If the item has been washed several times, the membrane fabric requires additional care to restore the water-repellent properties of the outer layer. To do this, use a special water-repellent impregnation in the form of a spray. Apply to an absolutely dry surface, according to the instructions for use.

10. What is strictly forbidden to do?
    • Never soak a ski suit in regular detergents.
    • Never boil membrane fabric items.
    • Do not wash with regular powders.
    • Do not use coloring or bleaching agents.
    • Do not wring out by hand or in a machine.
    • Do not dry the "membrane" on radiators, heaters in a washing machine or near an open fire.
    • Do not iron the membrane fabric with an iron or hot steam (high temperature destroys the membrane).

11. How to store ski clothes?

    It is recommended to store ski clothes made of membrane fabric in a straightened form in a cover. The room should be dry and well ventilated.

Proper handling and care of ski clothing made of membrane fabric is the key to its long service life. Follow our advice and do not be afraid of any contamination.

Good luck!