We are sure that our products are very durable and have a long life - and guaranteed waterproof.
We also do know that dirt, salt and common detergents are affecting clothing durability and waterproofness. When it happens it reduces clothing breathability and performance - and it can feel wet and heavy. That is why the correct care of clothing is very important.
Proper and careful care ensures the water repelling effect and an optimal functioning of the membrane, also a lifetime of the product is extended - good for Your wallet and environment.
The three most common signs that your fishing clothing needs maintenance are smell, black spots and white deposits.
Smell
Machine wash using our recommended soap*. While damp, spray it with our recommended DWR spray*.
Black spots/staining
Is a sign of mold/fungus. Occurs if stored damp and dirty. Solution: Scrub it lightly with a soft cloth using a mix of vinegar and lukewarm water.
White deposits
Is a sign that salt is deposited in the fabric.
Solution: Submerge in 30 degrees water for 2 hours.
While damp spray it with our recommended DWR spray*
Daily care
- Rinse with fresh water after using the product in contact with salt water
- Wipe off mud, blood and fish slime with a cloth and rinse with fresh water
- If there are brown or white “deposits/stains” and/or smell, than you should wash it in a washing machine
- Hang clothing to dry in a warm place
Clothing storage in humid or cold places can result in rottennes/mold and shorten the length of clothing life dramatically. The signs of rottenness/mold are black stains and a characteristic smell of a “humid basement”.
Washing
- Wash the product on the wool or gentle washing setting. Max 30°C
- Use only mild, not compact detergent. We recommend Grangers Performance Wash
- Wash your product with inside out
- Clothe all zippers and velcro parts
- Use washing bag for better protection of your product
NOTE: Do not use softener or “Wash-in-products”. “Wash-in-products” have a solvent, which can impact the membrane after some time of washing with a softener, because it can solve a membrane after some time of using it. The other thing is, that such a product impregnates your clothing not only on the surface but also lining and it is decreasing the sweat transporting effect of Your clothing.
Impregnating
Impregnate always Your product after washing. Use a waterproofing spray on Your still wet clothing after washing. We recommend using Grangers Performance Repel Plus Spray.
It is important to remember impregnating of Your clothing after 4-5 fishing trips in heavy or longtime rain.
It is a good idea to impregnate twice on special exposed places like shoulders and knees.
We recommend also to impregnate Your new clothing before using. It ensures a saturated surface of the product, which means extended lifetime. Your product must NOT be washed or be wet before impregnation in these case.
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