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PostPosted: 17:55 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Cleaning armoured jeans? Reply with quote
The end of last season saw squeeky tight-wad Pepperami buy some armoured jeans at last.
Now I need to know how to clean them.

Do I just put then in the washing machine just like any other type of jeans or is there a specific way that I need to clean armoured jeans?

Please enlighten me with your wisdom oh mighty BCF Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:59 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
What does the label say Peps? I've just washed mine at 30 degrees as per the label in them. Seemed counter productive
adding fabric softener so I didn't bother with that.
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Follow the instructions on the label, usually wash on a cool wash and then let them air dry. I occasionally stick mine in to tumble briefly then let them finish drying naturally.
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PostPosted: 19:31 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stallion. wrote:
Why are you washing them anyway? Bike gear should smell like oil and petrol fumes not fucking flowers.

Weekend warriors. Rolling Eyes


Wear them till they stand up on their own like real bikers
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PostPosted: 19:34 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't use fabric softener, kills Kevlar. Take armour out and wash with plain powder or soap flakes etc on low.

Clean fabric softer build up in the soap draw
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PostPosted: 21:15 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
After washing, DO NOT HANG IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, kills the Kevlar.
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PostPosted: 23:13 - 06 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
The label is so small that you couldn’t read the instructions even if you tried.
I threw the instructions that came with them away when I got them.
Thank you Mr Courier, that’s the sort of advice I was after Thumbs Up
Thank you Mr Moo Thumbs Up
So a cold wash in the machine it is then,and let them dry naturally.
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PostPosted: 07:23 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
On the Aldi kevlar jeans I've always washed them like normal still perfeftly fine.
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PostPosted: 07:59 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stallion. wrote:
Why are you washing them anyway? Bike gear should smell like oil and petrol fumes not fucking flowers.

Weekend warriors. Rolling Eyes


Ok i will bite Rolling Eyes
Do you have mental issues ?. Serious question.
Every thing i have seen you post is just abusing people seemingly at random, why are you even here ?.

Also, washing kit after a winters use is hardly being a weekend warrior.
I ride daily all year, i still wash my kit if it needs it.

In your mind is a biker supposed to be a filthy smelly cunt ?.
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PostPosted: 08:26 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
He is a mental issue.

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PostPosted: 09:46 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
fireyphoenix1989 wrote:

Ok i will bite Rolling Eyes
Do you have mental issues ?. Serious question.


He's a typical internet troll that does it because he has nothing meaningful to add to any conversation. I'm surprised he hasn't got bored and flounced yet, he's been doing this for a few years now.
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PostPosted: 10:53 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
-Monty- wrote:


He's a typical internet troll that does it because he has nothing meaningful to add to any conversation. I'm surprised he hasn't got bored and flounced yet, he's been doing this for a few years now.


A few years, thats hilarious tbh.Says a lot about the guy.
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PostPosted: 11:05 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Moo. wrote:
Don't use fabric softener, kills Kevlar.

[citation needed]

Courier265 wrote:
After washing, DO NOT HANG IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, kills the Kevlar.

I've checked mine, and there's no label saying "Only ride after sunset".
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PostPosted: 11:18 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not ashamed at all that I still chuckle every time I notice my jeans are Hornee branded.

https://i.imgflip.com/1s3wlm.gif

Every time. Laughing
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PostPosted: 13:05 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
My Hoods just say to remove the armour and wash normally at 40 degrees max, and don't dry them inside out (ie exposing the Kevlar) in direct sunlight.

Rogerborg wrote:
Moo. wrote:
Don't use fabric softener, kills Kevlar.

[citation needed]

I think this is more about the potential risk of fabric conditioner buggering up the fire-resistant properties of Kevlar by coating its fibres with possibly flammable residue. So it's all about fireproof clothing and nowt to do with abrasion resistance. (Though why I'd want to use fabric softener on my bikey pants in the first place I don't really know...)
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Freddyfruitbat wrote:
https://bulwark.com/Safety-Care/Garment-Care/Bulwark-PBI-Kevlar

If we're using that data sheet as a source: "Wash in hot (120ºF) or warm (105ºF) water using any typical home laundry detergent".
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PostPosted: 14:54 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
take armour out, wash at lowest temp available usually 30 on a man made fibre setting, with reduced ironing/spin, then drip dry
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PostPosted: 15:21 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you people Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:02 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't dry in the tumble drier it KILLS the Kevlar.

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PostPosted: 17:04 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
fireyphoenix1989 wrote:
Stallion. wrote:
Why are you washing them anyway? Bike gear should smell like oil and petrol fumes not fucking flowers.

Weekend warriors. Rolling Eyes


Ok i will bite Rolling Eyes
Do you have mental issues ?. Serious question.
Every thing i have seen you post is just abusing people seemingly at random, why are you even here ?.

Also, washing kit after a winters use is hardly being a weekend warrior.
I ride daily all year, i still wash my kit if it needs it.

In your mind is a biker supposed to be a filthy smelly cunt ?.


He lets us cum in his mouth. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:48 - 07 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:
Don't dry in the tumble drier it KILLS the Kevlar.

Very Happy

The famously heat resistant kevlar? Whistle
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PostPosted: 01:08 - 08 Apr 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
Moo. wrote:
Don't use fabric softener, kills Kevlar.

[citation needed]

Courier265 wrote:
After washing, DO NOT HANG IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, kills the Kevlar.

I've checked mine, and there's no label saying "Only ride after sunset".


Wotcha.

From the Roadskin jeans warning leaflet that came with mine.

"Kevlar is a bit of a vampire, it hates sunlight, if you expose the Kevlar(R) to direct sunlight on the line or when wearing open ,the UV can break Kevlar (R) down, so dry in a shade or the dark and try not to leave the lining open to the sun."

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