Jackets for skiers and snowboarders are different from regular outerwear. Ski jackets have a special membrane, thanks to which all moisture (sweat) is discharged outside, and the cold and water outside does not penetrate inside. So, in such a jacket you will not freeze and not get sick. Of course, and care for the ski jacket needs a special one, so that it does not lose its original properties.
How to properly wash the ski jacket?
Here are some recommendations on how to wash a ski jacket:
- Label. The manufacturer always indicates full information about washing and caring for clothes.
- Powder. The membrane of the jacket contains special pores, through which moisture is drawn out. To prevent these pores from clogging, do not use powders with bleach when washing. For washing the ski jacket, a special powder or a special detergent for membrane things is suitable.
- Wash. If the jacket label indicates that machine washing is allowed, it is better to set a gentle mode without wringing and drying. This will preserve the membrane structure. If you wash by hand, use also special products or usual soap if the contamination is negligible.
- Water temperature. At what temperature should the ski jacket be washed on the label. Usually it is limited to 30-40 degrees.
- Drying. The ski jacket should be dried in a straightened form, hung on the clothesline or put on a clean towel. After the jacket dries, it is recommended to apply DWR - water-repellent impregnation on it. If you put it on the dirty material of the jacket, you will not get a water repellent effect.
- Ironing. Ski jacket in any case can not be ironed. Under the influence of high temperature, the upper synthetic fabric may melt and the membrane damage.