Clothing from membrane tissues deserved recognition from tourists, travelers and athletes. And it is really indispensable in conditions of bad weather. However, in order for the membrane to serve you faithfully, you should know how to properly wash the membrane tissue .
Features of care for membrane things are based on the fact that the membrane is actually a very thin high-tech film applied to the inner surface of the tissue. And it is the film that prevents the penetration of moisture from the outside, and facilitates the removal of vapors from the inside, as well as the ventilation of clothing. And if you use the wrong detergents, the membrane will simply lose its water-repellent and breathable properties.
Washing clothes from membrane tissue
It is necessary to erase membrane things, but some recommendations should be followed. In addition, it should be remembered that the membrane is a DWR-impregnation, which is thinner with each wash. And even the best membranes after the 20th wash lose up to 20% of the thickness. But there are things that can not be subjected to a membrane:
- for the membrane tissues you can not use detergent because it clogs into the pores and does not allow clothing to breathe. Also, air permeability properties are significantly reduced when using air conditioners and bleaches;
- categorically can not use chemical stain removers and products containing chlorine, since they have the opposite effect and can disrupt the water-repellent protective properties of the product;
- from twisting, the film can also suffer, therefore, after washing, clothes should be allowed to drain, both horizontally and in a straightened form. When drying, you should also avoid direct sunlight on the clothing, which helps burn out the upper layer of the membrane;
- membrane clothing is afraid of high temperatures, so do not dry it on batteries, iron or bring it close to an open fire;
- Do not wash membrane tissues in a washing machine and soak, as this can adversely affect their specific properties.
At the same time, proper care of the membrane tissue means that you can use only special means for washing, on which the "Suitable for washing the membrane" must be indicated. The most popular for today are such detergents for membrane tissues:
- gel for delicate washing Perwoll Sport & Active, which is suitable for washing clothes from the membrane, preserving and protecting its special functions. Also, it gives the clothes a pleasant aroma and prevents the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- Nikwax Tech Wash not only cleans the dirty surface of the membrane, but also adds water repellent and restores breathing functions of clothing. This product is recommended for Gore-Tex®, Sympatex®, Entrant®, eVENT® and Ultrex® fabrics. You can buy it in almost any outfitting store;
- DOMAL Sport Fein Fashion is a liquid for washing membrane fabrics, which contributes to the preservation of special properties of clothing;
- DM Fresh Sensation is recommended by manufacturers of membrane tissues Goretex, Sympatex;
- Woly Sport Textile Wash is a detergent for washing textiles with climate membranes, which preserves the wind, water and air permeability of the fabric.
The membrane layer after a certain amount of time and quantity of washings becomes much thinner, due to which the thing loses its special properties. This can be dealt with using water-repellent impregnations for the membrane. But remember that they should be applied only to clean clothes!