PappaBear Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Hi all I know it's some time since I started cycling to ask this question, but I gave it some thought while washing my cycling vest this morning..... What is the proper way to wash your cycling kit? I've been hand washing my clothes with washing powder in cold water. Is this correct, or can you wash with hot water? Also, is there a difference in washing of my bib's and shirts? Eg: Can I say wash my shirts with hot if I cannot wash my bib with hot water? Please advise..... J
AndreZA Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Only cold water as the stuff is basically made from plastic. Machine wash on a gentle cycle and WITHOUT softener. Never tumble dry. .
fiasm Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 shirts go in the washing machine...they aren't delicate. My shorts are hand washed in very warm water with washing powder. Neither go in the clothes dryer, they are hung on the line to dry.fiasm2009-03-16 23:45:20
me rida Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 my shirts & shorts go in washing machine, short cycle (pardon the pun), water at 40 degrees and then air-dry indoors.no problem. only no-no is tumble dryer and direct sunlight
Cyclewizz Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 in the washing machine, cold water cycle and then hang them outside in the sun
splat Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Machine wash on 'delicates' with cold water. No softener.Hang to dry inside out - NEVER tumble dry I ride in the sun, so I dont mind the sun drying my clothes...
Mrs Pickled Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I will have to ask my maid I forgot to tell our last one not to iron the cycling kit....................enough said
Mielies Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Okay... I am a bachelour... What is the problem with softener? Does this mean I can save on my Staysoft bill? I do machine wash, spin, air dry
SwissVan Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 And try not wash your gloves or anything with velcro on it at the same time as your shirts or shorts.... The velcro can stick and pull strands...
me rida Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Okay... I am a bachelour... What is the problem with softener? Does this mean I can save on my Staysoft bill? I do machine wash' date=' spin, air dry[/quote'] Moderate amount of staysoft is not a problem.
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