How to wash gear?

[someotherguy]

I've had an Alpinestars Andes jacket and trousers for nearly a year now, and I'm ashamed to say I've never washed them

The other night, I had some vape juice in the jacket pocket and it managed to find its way out of the bottle and all over the jacket - and now everything stinks of cinnamon So - what's the best way to wash them? I've lost the care instructions and there's nothing inside the jacket or trousers to tell me the best way to do it.

I'm assuming the washing machine is a no-no? And I guess I need to re-waterproof it all afterwards?

Any tips would be appreciated.

[ForestRunner]

I used these on my gear. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikwax-Tech-Wash-Direct-Wash-In/dp/B001RE3FLO
It also was a VERY long time until I got around to it

Edit
I removed all the armour and liners etc, then washed the jacket and trousers in the machine.
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[pinkyfloyd]

I'll third the Nikwax stuff. My RST trousers are currently going through the machine (they will probably knacker the machine as there is no way to remove the knee armour) and my jacket was done yesterday. Great stuff.
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[Nomad Z]

What about leathers? Trousers in particular. Mine have a fabric lining that isn't removable - do they just get more and more woofty as time goes on?

[Rogerborg]

Put in washing machine with "soap flakes". The more pink, grannies and/or babies on the packet, the better.

Wash, drip or cool tumble dry.

If leather, re-gloop with some sort of wax/grease/oil based substance.

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[andyscooter]

we had a bloke on a vespa forum ask if he could put his helmet in a washing machine
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[Islander]

As above, use the Nikwax products and follow the instructions.

[Remoulay]

Take out armour and liner. 30ºC, non-bio, then leave to drip dry somewhere that's not too hot...

I made the mistake of putting my gear through another couple hundred spins cus I was impatient... stripped most of the high-vis print off ):

Use baby shampoo to wash your helmet lining/padding stuff. Obvs remove them from the helmet first
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[Andy_Pagin]

I handwash my textiles in a big bucket (Mrs.P forbids them going in the machine). Afterwards I plaster them with caravan awning sealant.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

Am I the only one that has never washed their textiles?

[Andy_Pagin]

^^ Almost, I only do mine about once a year, more frequently with the thermal layer though.
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[SinceNow]

Another from me for the Nikwax Tech Wash stuff.

I remove all the soap build up in the soap drawer first as I was told it can damage the waterproof membrane and run the machine through an empty wash before I put my textiles in. I then remove the armour and wash the jacket and trousers in a separate wash at 30 degrees.

I then hang them up to drip dry and once dry I spray them with this stuff

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikwax-TX-Direct-Spray-Waterproofer-500ml/dp/B001DKG7XA/ref=sr_1_2?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1450014875&sr=1-2&keywords=nikwax

I've had my textile jacket for 6 years and it's still waterproof.

[caragh]

The waterproofing qualities are down to the plasticky liner not the waterproofing applied to the outside. While it's beneficial to waterproof the outer for it too shed water therefore weight, faster drying etc. it's not the proofer keeping you dry.
Soap flakes to wash tent waterproofer to help shed the water from the outer fabric is a cheaper solution and just as effective.
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[esullivan]

I wash my Rukka roughly twice a year. Take all the armour and any thermal liners out, wash on a gentle cycle with just detergent and no fabric softener. Tumble dry on low heat. That's it. My gear is about three years old and still no leaks.

I wash the soft stuff in my helmet about once a year, or if they get particularly smelly ( I.e., after a hot spell). Take all the cushions and liners out, put them in a pillow case, tie the top and throw them in with a load of laundry. Air dry.
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[fw750x]

Pinkyfloyd The Liner Zips out around the Waist and the Bottom of the legs are held in with Buttons and Elastic Loops Take out the Liner and turn the Legs outside in and you will find a Velcro Strip Open that and slide out the Knee Armour.

[MCN]

OP, you could try washing them in some of the total pish that you continue to spout.
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[talkToTheHat]

Tech wash and then the wash in waterproofing stuff from the same range. Worked wonders on my HG jacket. Importantly the outer was getting waterlogged which was causing me to get really cold. A wet outer layer makes you fucking cold.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

My textiles get pretty grim after a few winters so I put them in the bath with washing machine juice and warm water.

Mix it around a bit, let it soak, rinse with the shower then hang in the sun. You could take the armour out first but I don't bother.

The water is minging afterwards:
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[dspr]

I found this post on how to wash my gear recently, thought I'd share it here since I was looking for the same answers anyway. Turns out with leather you have to apply leather conditioner to keep it flexible, was good to know. https://www.mxstore.com.au/blog/helpful-advice-handy-tips/how-to-wash-your-motocross-gear/

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