Washing membrane clothes
Features of clothing made from membrane materials. Clothing made from membrane fabrics has become widespread due to the special structure of the material. It has water-repellent or windproof properties, while allowing water vapor to pass through. Due to their unique properties, products made from membrane fabrics are very expensive. This is an important aspect of providing quality care. One that contributes to a significant extension of service life. One of the main care methods is to wash your membrane clothing.
Features of membrane washing
To clean products made from membrane fabrics from contamination, you cannot use regular washing powder. After all, its use contributes to clogging of the porous membrane surface. And this reduces the airtight ability of the material. The use of chlorine-containing and conditioning agents is also strictly prohibited. Their composition negatively affects the waterproof quality of clothing.
In this regard, to wash products made from membrane fabric, it is necessary to use special products or mild detergents. Such as "Weasel". As well as regular laundry soap. It should be remembered that even with their excellent cleaning properties, conventional products can clog the pores of the membrane. Therefore, you should carry out a second wash using a special product. It will act to cleanse the membrane pores of soap residues.
One of the famous Australian athletes, answering questions from journalists about caring for his sports uniform, said that he washes his clothes by hand with a brush in cold water and simple soap.After that, he puts it in the washing machine. And there, in a gentle mode, he washes it again with the obligatory use of a special product.
Washing clothes made from membrane materials is carried out at a low temperature of 30-40 degrees. Such clothes should not be soaked or wrung out in a machine. It should be taken into account that this negatively affects the unique properties of the material. When using a washing machine, you should select the “hand wash” “no spin” mode. The most common detergents for washing clothes made from membrane materials are “Dmal Sport”. For heavily soiled light-colored parts of clothing, Collonil is a good solution.
Features of caring for membrane clothing
Clothes made from membrane materials should be dried in a horizontal position without using any heating devices. In the room where drying is carried out, there must be constant access of air and even a draft. Clothes should not be exposed to direct sunlight. There is a high chance of burnout.
Membrane clothing should not be ironed due to the negative effects of high temperature. It damages the porous structure of the fabric.
After washing, it is necessary to restore the water-repellent properties of clothing. For this purpose, specially developed fluoride-containing sprays are used. Fluorine, which is one of the main components of such products, helps create a special invisible film. This film does not interfere with breathability and increases the fabric's resistance to the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
When caring for products made from membrane materials, you should remember the need to carry out a mandatory procedure for impregnating the material. Aerosols and sprays are used for this purpose. As well as products that can be used during washing. You should know that only clean items are treated with impregnation.
The type of product is determined depending on the type of material. In some cases, the use of aerosol impregnations may lead to a slight color change. The systematic use of impregnations helps to increase the service life of your items and preserve their appearance. Silicone impregnations should not be used. Those that are usually used for processing camping and tourist equipment. They have a negative impact on the breathability of the material.
Storage of membrane clothing is carried out only in a clean and straightened form. To protect clothes from dust, they are hung in special protective fabric or plastic packaging.
Conclusion
From all of the above we can draw an unambiguous conclusion.
To care for clothes made from membrane fabrics, special detergents should be used. And only in exceptional cases, such as the lack of a special product or severe contamination, can you use laundry soap. But at the first opportunity, it should be treated with a special agent to restore and maintain its original properties. This will preserve the unique qualities of your clothing and increase its service life.
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3 reader comments
At first I was very afraid to wash membrane sportswear myself at home, then I bought a special product, took into account all the details, plus I added calgon for hard water. Everything is fine, washed without problems.
I washed my ski with Mayeri Sport gel. I like it.
Be sure to add a special product when washing. I wash my clothes with UniPooh for membrane fabrics. The stains come off and the smell is pleasant :)