Rules and recommendations for washing membrane clothing in a machine and by hand

Ski suits, winter overalls for adults and children, jackets and trousers, sports shoes made of membrane fabric are in great demand.

The thing is that this light, comfortable clothing reliably retains natural heat, removes excess moisture, reliably protects from rain, strong wind and snow.

Proper care will help preserve the positive properties of the membrane fabric and maximize the life of the garment. Read about how and how to wash membrane clothes in an automatic washing machine and by hand in the article.

Can the membrane be washed?

There is an opinion that clothes made of membrane fabric cannot be washed. This is mistake. Lack of washing leads to the fact that the pores of the membrane become clogged with dust and dirt and the fabric finally loses its moisture-repellent properties.

Membrane clothes can be washed either by hand or in a washing machine. The main thing is to follow the basic rules and recommendations:

• before washing, be sure to study the care recommendations indicated on the product tag;
• use only special care products for the membrane fabric;
• eliminates the stage of soaking dirty clothes;
• wash the membrane only at low temperatures (no more than 40C);
• rinse the product thoroughly after washing (helps to avoid streaks on the fabric).

Also, special attention is paid to preparation clothes to wash:

• all small items are laid out of pockets, garbage is cleaned;
• fasten all buttons and snakes;
• unfasten the fur edge on the hood (if it is not possible to unfasten it, the fur is neatly wrapped in polyethylene).

For information on how to wash a jacket made of membrane fabric, read here.

Choosing a product for a special fabric

Membrane the fabric is distinguished by a special interlacing of polymer fibers consisting of microscopic pores... Also, the membrane fabric is coated with a special impregnation, which significantly increases the wear resistance and strength of the fabric.

Thanks to these features, clothing made of membrane fabric perfectly protects against rain, snow, wind, while maintaining the natural temperature of the human body, removing excess moisture.

Preserve all the positive properties of the membrane tissue and the lifespan of things can only be extended if the correct detergent is used.

The main rule: it is strictly forbidden to wash membrane fabric with dry, ordinary washing powders. The sulfates and phosphates contained in them destroy matter, and abrasive particles clog the pores, and the membrane loses its main positive property - air exchange.

Also when washing the membrane can not use:

1. Chlorine-containing agents (expand the pores of the membrane, dissolve a special impregnation, due to which the fabric loses its moisture-repellent properties).
2. Bleach and stain remover (dissolves the water-repellent layer covering the membrane).
3. Fabric softeners (worsen the positive qualities of the membrane fabric).

Than wash membrane clothing:

1. Laundry soap is a proven product that perfectly cleans and disinfects fabrics.
2. Special sulphate-free shampoo for washing with a membrane of fabric (can be easily purchased at the sports store).
3. Concentrated gel is a mild cleanser that preserves all the positive properties of membrane tissue.
4. Liquid soap for membranes is an effective remedy against stubborn dirt. Used in conjunction with impregnation, it helps to enhance the water repellency of the fabric.

How to properly wash in a washing machine?

It is possible to wash membrane clothing in a washing machine without prejudice to its positive qualities, only if a certain sequence of actions is followed:

1. The prepared clothes are loaded into the washing machine drum. Experts advise to wash the jacket and trousers made of membrane fabric separately.
2. Liquid detergent is poured into a special compartment of the washing machine.
3. Set the mode for delicate or hand wash, the water temperature is not higher than 40C.
4. Set the double rinse mode, the spin is turned off.
5. After washing, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface (table, dryer) in order to drain water, and then hung out to dry.

How to wash a membrane down jacket in a washing machine, the video will tell you:

How to clean it by hand?

A gentle, delicate hand wash will help clean membrane garments without compromising their moisture repellency.

Algorithm of actions:

1. A bath or a large basin is filled with cool water (temperature not higher than 35C). For hand wash, the larger the container, the better (the clothes should float freely in the water).
2. Dissolve a small amount of a special detergent for membrane fabric (the dosage is indicated by the manufacturer on the package).
3. The product is immersed in water and washing is started with very gentle movements (slightly squeezing). Particularly dirty places can be rubbed with laundry soap, and then wiped with a soft sponge.
4. Washed clothes are rinsed thoroughly in cool water at least twice. It is very important to rinse out all the detergent to maintain the moisture repellent properties of the membrane (as it dries, the remaining powder clogs the pores).
5. Clothes are laid out in order to drain water and then hung out to dry.

Top 5 best cleaning fluids

A properly selected, high-quality detergent for washing the membrane will help to achieve the perfect result, while maintaining the property of the fabric to retain heat and remove moisture.

Rating of the most effective detergents for washing membrane clothing:

1. Shampoo Textile Wash Plus Woly - an effective agent that preserves the moisture-repellent layer and the structure of the porous membrane.

   Suitable for both hand and machine wash. Perfectly removes any dirt and unpleasant odors, while maintaining the brightness of the fabric color.

2. Washbalsam Gel - an ideal detergent for thermal underwear, products made from membrane fabrics, sports shoes. A gentle effect on the fabric will help maintain the structure of the membrane and the shape of the product.It removes any dirt and odors well.
3. Gel Laska Activ Fresh will help maintain the structure of the porous membrane fabric, even when washing in hard water. Suitable for both hand and machine wash. A fairly large volume of the bottle and a low price make Laska Activ Fresh gel very popular among consumers.
4. Salton Sport Shampoo deeply penetrates the pores of the membrane, cleaning clothes not only from dust and dirt, but also unpleasant odors. Suitable for any type of washing, requires a thorough rinse.
5. Denkmit Fresh Sensation Gel - an excellent detergent for washing membrane fabrics of a German manufacturer. Removes any dirt (even old and stubborn ones), removes unpleasant odors. Economical consumption and affordable price make this product attractive to the consumer.

   Features of use: Denkmit Fresh Sensation, together with dirt, removes the moisture-repellent impregnation on the fabric, therefore, after using the gel, clothes must be treated with a special impregnation.

The video will tell you how to wash membrane clothes:

How to dry?

The main condition for the proper drying of membrane clothing is no twisting, stretching (as a result of such actions, the structure of the porous membrane is disrupted, after which the clothing finally loses its positive characteristics).

To dry your clothes properly, you must adhere to some rules:

• dry clothes made of membrane fabric only on a horizontal surface (table, ironing board, dryer) or on hangers;
• lay out the product to dry away from direct sunlight, heat sources;
• dry the fabric until moisture completely evaporates.

It is very convenient to hang out membrane clothing on a hanger to dry, while the jacket and trousers are hung out separately. If the jacket has a hood, it is unfastened and dried separately.

Well-dried clothes are stored in a closet on a hanger. Before sending clothes for storage, they are placed in a special cover (protects the fabric from dust).

Advice

When washing adhere to the following recommendations:

1. In case of local contamination, clothing made of membrane fabric does not have to be washed completely. It is enough to wipe the stain with a lip moistened with liquid detergent.
2. Additional treatment with impregnation from an aerosol helps to restore the protective properties of the membrane of clothing, which was mistakenly washed with a powder with sulfates.
3. It is strictly forbidden to wash membrane clothing in hot water (temperature above 40C). Under the influence of high temperatures, the pores shrink, and the fabric finally loses its properties to retain heat and remove moisture.
4. The membrane must not be twisted in the washing machine. Only manual spinning is allowed, without twisting and pulling.

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Conclusion

Observing the recommendations and rules for washing clothes from membrane fabric, you can achieve an ideal cleanliness result, extend the life of the product while maintaining all its positive characteristics.