pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 So I just bought myself 2 new pairs of bibs and although not explicitly stated on the labels, I've heard that machine washing is not advisable. I've tried handwashing with warm water and Omo but I've had limited results (first wash the water came out pitch black so I think the water was too hot and second wash I battled to get the dirt stains off). Any tips / tricks / products that you guys know of to keeping bib shorts clean and spotless?
Chubba Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 .... second wash I battled to get the dirt stains off.You gotta wipe your bum before putting them on!
Zula Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Machine wash is fine. Only ever used the machine and never had any hassles. Chubba's point RE wiping your bum is however valid
Benjamin Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Just dump mine in the wash as normal. They seem fine. Too much admin to wash by hand
mach7-7 Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Cold water hand wash with OMO hand washing powder and NEVER use softner!! The softner will destroy the chamois in no time!! NEVER tumble dry, just leave to air-dry and preferably in the shade and avoid direct sun light if you don't want your expensive kit fading... PS: Reminds me of the old tv advert with Morne Du Plessis: " I gotta do the washing"... LOL!
DJR Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Life is too short to be washing things by hand. Simply wash them on the short "delicates" cycle (30 Minutes) at a lukewarm temperature (30 degrees C) in your auto washing machine with only washing powder. Sometimes it is recommended that you put them in a net bag in the washing machine, but I don't bother with that anymore and see no damage. I don't use any fabric softener at all on my cycling clothes because they don't need softening and it clogs the breatability of the fabric. O yes, and never tumble dry. Edited September 20, 2011 by DJR
Tiny K Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Just dump mine in the wash as normal. They seem fine. Too much admin to wash by hand +1 - machine wash it is for mine - cold wash too - warm water deteriorates the elastics.... Just dunno what it gets washed with though.... that's my wife's division.
pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 You gotta wipe your bum before putting them on! NOW you tell me
'Dale Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Machine washing is cool.However, get a lil' netted bag with to help the bibshorts keep it shape. Avoid spin cycles as it can really stretch those shorts.
Chubba Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Mine are only hand washed - not by me. Edited September 20, 2011 by Chubba
pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 My previous shorts have all gone to cycling shorts heaven cos the padding wore out relatively quickly. A lot of people have blamed that on the machine washing I used to do, but it seems like that may not be the case after all. Shweet! I'm not a fan of the handwashing thing so this is great news
The Drongo Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 So I just bought myself 2 new pairs of bibs and although not explicitly stated on the labels, I've heard that machine washing is not advisable. I've tried handwashing with warm water and Omo but I've had limited results (first wash the water came out pitch black so I think the water was too hot and second wash I battled to get the dirt stains off). Any tips / tricks / products that you guys know of to keeping bib shorts clean and spotless? Why bother mate. Just wear 'em. Nobody here is going to buy them secondhand....apparently.
pauloc Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 Why bother mate. Just wear 'em. Nobody here is going to buy them secondhand....apparently. Oh well... there goes my business plan
rduplooy Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Life is too short to be washing things by hand. Simply wash them on the short "delicates" cycle (30 Minutes) at a lukewarm temperature (30 degrees C) in your auto washing machine with only washing powder. Sometimes it is recommended that you put them in a net bag in the washing machine, but I don't bother with that anymore and see no damage. I don't use any fabric softener at all on my cycling clothes because they don't need softening and it clogs the breatability of the fabric. O yes, and never tumble dry.+1
ianhoy Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 machine wash and NEVER user fabric softner
davetapson Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Bought three sets of bibs from the dude at First Ascent about 4 yrs ago because he said 'don't sweat, chuck 'em in the washing machine with everything else'. As I don't do the washing, you better believe they get chucked in with everything else and get softened too. Four yrs later they're still as good as new (apart from sundry holes from me bouncing along the ground). The chamois' are not plush, but are more comfortable than the plusher ones that I have. Seriously, if I've got to start being concerned about how to handle bibs after getting off after a ride...!? Hand wash!? You got to be kidding.
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