PappaBear Posted March 16, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 16, 2009 Share Only cold water as the stuff is basically made from plastic. Machine wash on a gentle cycle and WITHOUT softener. Never tumble dry. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiasm Posted March 16, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted March 16, 2009 Share Look at the Merida for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calabash Posted March 16, 2009 Share I will have to ask my maid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me rida Posted March 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted March 17, 2009 Share in the washing machine, cold water cycle and then hang them outside in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 17, 2009 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Pickled Posted March 17, 2009 Share I will have to ask my maid I forgot to tell our last one not to iron the cycling kit....................enough said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mielies Posted March 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted March 17, 2009 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me rida Posted March 17, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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