To ensure that your membrane clothing serves you well for a long time, it's worth following a few simple rules.

During use, whether outdoors or in the city, clothing gets dirty from both dust and dirt, as well as from the secretion of human sweat and oils. These particles clog the pores of the membrane, causing it to lose its properties. That's why even seemingly clean jackets or pants should be regularly washed and treated.

 

Steps for caring for membrane clothing:

1. Washing:

  • You can choose professional dry cleaning services or wash at home.
  • First of all, check the labels on the clothing. Manufacturers indicate the washing instructions for each specific item. But there are several general rules:
  • Before starting washing, close all zippers and fasteners.
  • Check for any residues of detergent from previous washes in the washing machine, especially if you used stain removers or bleach.
  • Use special detergents for washing membrane fabrics. Liquid detergents or capsules are the best options.
  • Pre-soaking the clothing is not necessary.
  • Choose a washing cycle with a temperature up to 40°C, no more.
  • You can opt for multiple rinses.
  • It's better not to use the spin cycle or set it to minimum speed.
  • Avoid using aggressive stain removers or bleach as they negatively affect the membrane's properties.

 

2. Care and Treatment:

Only treat clean clothes after washing. Use special membrane treatment products. They come in several types:

  • Sprays, aerosols - simply distribute them evenly over the entire surface of the garment.
  • Solutions - you can dissolve them in water in a basin and soak the clothing, then rinse. Or just add them to the washing machine and run another rinse cycle.

 

3. Drying:

When it comes to drying membrane clothing, there are a few simple recommendations:

  1. Do not dry near heaters or open flames.
  2. If you have a dryer, you can choose a delicate cycle and dry for 20 minutes.
  3. Avoid direct sunlight.
  4. The best option is to simply hang the clothing at room temperature in a well-ventilated area.

You can iron membrane clothing without using steam and by placing a dense fabric underneath.

 

4. Storage:

Membrane clothing is best stored unfolded, in clean, dry, well-ventilated areas.

 

We hope these recommendations will help you keep your favorite membrane clothing in top condition for as long as possible.