How to wash a ski jacket: in the washing machine and by hand

Any skier knows that for comfortable skiing, special equipment is required, which will be as comfortable, lightweight, wear-resistant and not restricting movement as possible. These are the properties that sports outerwear has. But in order to keep the thing in proper condition and prolong its life, you need to be able to wash your ski jacket.

Can the ski suit be washed

The tailoring of ski suits is based on the use of special fabrics that allow washing much less frequently than other fabrics require. In addition, this outfit does not have to be worn as often as everyday outerwear. But, like any things, it is necessary to wash it, it is better to do it 2 times a year, with not intensive skiing - 1 time at the end of the ski season is enough.

The ski jacket requires special care to maintain its original properties.

The washing method should be selected according to the type of fabric and the inner filling of the jacket. Also, do not ignore the instructions from the manufacturer on the label.

If we talk about the types of ski jackets, then they are made in most cases from membrane fabric. There are several varieties of it. Depending on which membrane the jacket is made of, its care will be different:

• hydrophilic pore-free membrane - allows machine wash, but on the most gentle cycle;
• pore membrane - also suitable for washing in a machine, but it is necessary to choose the right detergent;
• combination membrane - assumes only hand washing, as in the machine the top layer resembling a rubber coating may be damaged.

At what temperature to wash a ski jacket

The manufacturer indicates the recommended water temperature for washing a ski jacket on the label. Usually it does not exceed 60 degrees. If the label with the care instructions is missing or the inscription is erased, it is better not to experiment. Therefore, it is advisable to wash in water with a temperature of no more than 30-40 degrees. It is this indicator that is the most optimal in order to effectively remove dirt and at the same time not damage the fabric.

What mode to wash a ski jacket

If the manufacturer of ski equipment allows machine washing, then this greatly simplifies the care of the product. In this case, it is important to choose the most gentle mode. In many modern machines, the machine provides for a delicate wash with a minimum number of revolutions and with a low water temperature, some even have a special mode for washing membrane fabrics. In the absence of these modes, you can choose the function of washing synthetics, wool, or manually set the number of revolutions to no more than 600 and with a temperature of 30 degrees.

Setting the extra rinse function will prevent soap streaks

How to wash a ski jacket

Choosing the right cleaning agent is also important when washing your ski jacket.For this kind of things, cleaning agents have been specially developed. These include:

• Ecowoo is an affordable liquid cleaner that gently cleans sportswear with a membrane, also suitable for suits with down filling;
  
• "Burti Sport" - refers to the range of available products, they produce a product in the form of a shampoo intended for washing membrane fabrics, as well as sports jackets with a natural filler;
  
• "Cotico" is a gel cleaner, suitable for sportswear made of high-tech material, can be used for both hand and machine wash.
  

In addition to professional products, you can wash a ski suit with a membrane with the addition of the following detergents:

• "Proprete" - a gel-like product that allows you to gently wash various dirt, can be used for any type of fabric, including membranes;
  
• "Frosch" is a very mild liquid detergent that allows you to wash moderately soiled, gentle to any fabric.
  

How to wash a ski suit

Wash your ski jacket or suit according to the type of fabric and filling. If machine wash is allowed, then the process of caring for the product is greatly simplified. But in most cases, this kind of sportswear involves only manual cleaning.

How to machine wash a ski jacket

Washing a ski jacket in a typewriter machine is required according to the following scheme:

1. The jacket is examined, all the contents are removed from the pockets, all buttons, buttons and zippers are fastened. Then they turn it inside out.
2. If you have a bag for washing delicate items, it is advisable to use it. If it is absent, then the product is rolled up and put into the drum of the machine.
3. A liquid agent is poured into the compartment for the detergent composition (its amount should be indicated in the instructions for use).
4. Then, on the control panel, a delicate wash mode or another suitable one is selected (for wool, synthetics, specially designed for membrane fabric, or set it manually).
5. Include a second rinse. They start the car.
6. At the end of the wash, remove the item, squeeze it slightly (without twisting) and hang it on a hanger above the bathtub or basin so that the water can drain. Leave to dry.

How to hand wash your ski clothes

A longer, but safest process for membrane fabrics is hand wash, which consists of the following steps:

1. First, the bath is filled with warm water (30-40 degrees) by 2/3 of the total volume.
2. The liquid agent is added to the bath according to the dosage. Stir until the detergent is completely combined with water.
3. The jacket is placed in a soapy solution and left to soak for 15 minutes.
4. After soaking with light rubbing movements, they pass over the surface of the jacket using a soft sponge, paying special attention to the collar, pockets and sleeves.
5. Then the thing is removed, slightly squeezed. Replacing water with clean water, rinse thoroughly. It is best to rinse at least 3 times, change the water after each time.

How to dry a ski suit

A properly dried ski jacket will have a neat and wrinkle-free appearance.

Since the membrane fabric does not tolerate high temperatures, drying on a battery, near a heater and with a hair dryer is categorically excluded. Therefore, to speed up the drying process, you can do the following:

1. After washing, the product is laid out on a highly absorbent fabric and wrapped lightly with it so that excess liquid enters it.
2. Then the thing is straightened, neatly laid out on a dryer or hung on a hanger above the bathroom, or even better, send the jacket to dry in fresh air.

Conclusion

It is not difficult to wash a ski jacket, especially if all the requirements for caring for such sportswear are met. And if you do not ignore the manufacturer's recommendations indicated on the label, then the equipment can serve for many years without losing its main functions.