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

Ski suits, winter overalls for adults and children, jackets and pants, 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, and reliably protects from rain, strong wind and snow.

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

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 water-repellent properties.

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

Special attention is also paid to preparation clothes to wash:

• empty all small items from pockets and clear out trash;
• fasten all buttons and zippers;
• unfasten the fur trim on the hood (if you cannot unfasten it, carefully wrap the fur in polyethylene).

Read about how to wash a jacket made of membrane fabric Here.

Choosing a product for a special fabric

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

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

Preserve all the positive properties of membrane fabric and You can extend the life of things only if you use the right detergent.

The main rule: membrane fabric is strictly prohibited from washing 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 the special impregnation, due to which the fabric loses its water-repellent properties).
2. Bleach and stain remover (dissolves the water-repellent layer covering the membrane).
3. Fabric softeners (degrade the positive qualities of membrane fabric).

What do they wash with? membrane clothing:

1. Laundry soap is a proven product that perfectly cleans and disinfects fabric.
2. A special sulfate-free shampoo for washing fabric membranes (it can be easily purchased at a sports store).
3. Gel concentrate is a mild cleanser that preserves all the positive properties of membrane tissue.
4. Liquid membrane soap is an effective means of combating severe stains. Use together with impregnation helps enhance the water-repellent properties of the fabric.

How to properly wash in an automatic washing machine?

You can wash membrane clothing in a washing machine without compromising its positive qualities only if you follow a certain sequence of actions:

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

The video will show you how to wash a membrane down jacket in a washing machine:

How to clean by hand?

Careful, delicate hand washing will help clean clothes made from membrane fabric without compromising its moisture-repellent properties.

Algorithm of actions:

1. A bathtub or large basin is filled with cool water (temperature no higher than 35C). When washing by hand, the larger the container, the better (clothes should float freely in the water).
2. Dissolve a small amount of special detergent for membrane fabric (the dosage is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging).
3. The product is lowered into the water and washing begins with very gentle movements (slightly squeezing). Particularly dirty areas can be rubbed with laundry soap and then wiped with a soft sponge.
4. Washed clothes are thoroughly rinsed in cool water at least twice. It is very important to rinse out all the detergent to preserve the moisture-repellent properties of the membrane (as the remaining powder dries, it clogs the pores).
5. Clothes are laid out to drain and then hung out to dry.

Top 5 best cleaning liquids

A properly selected, high-quality membrane washing agent will help you achieve an ideal result, while maintaining the fabric’s ability to retain heat and remove moisture.

Rating of the most effective detergents for washing membrane clothes:

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

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

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

   Features of use: Denkmit Fresh Sensation, together with dirt, removes water-repellent impregnation on 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 proper drying of membrane clothing is no twisting or 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 properly dry clothes, You must adhere to some rules:

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

It is very convenient to hang membrane clothes on hangers to dry, while the jacket and trousers are hung separately. If the jacket has a hood, unfasten it and dry it separately.

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

Adviсe

When washing adhere to the following recommendations:

1. In case of local contamination, clothes made of membrane fabric do not need to be washed completely. Simply wipe the stain with a lip moistened with liquid detergent.
2. Additional treatment with aerosol impregnation helps restore the protective properties of the membrane of clothing that was mistakenly washed with powder containing 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 ability to retain heat and wick away moisture.
4. The membrane cannot be unscrewed in a washing machine. Only manual spinning is allowed, without twisting or pulling.

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Conclusion

By following the recommendations and rules for washing clothes made of membrane fabric, you can achieve ideal cleanliness, extend the life of the product while maintaining all its positive characteristics.