The windproof and rainproof function of a jacket generally relies on coating or lamination. If you are not careful when cleaning, it will easily damage the fabric function and reduce the use of the jacket. life.
When cleaning, you should pay attention to two places. The first is the adhesive strip, which is easy to come off after washing; the second is the adhesive tape on the clothes. Water-repellent treatment will cause loss of functionality after washing.
Let’s take a look at how to clean a jacket:
1. Wash by hand: Do not dry clean the jacket when washing it. Generally, hand wash it with water at about 35 degrees Celsius (do not use hot water, as it will easily damage the internal structure).
2. Machine washing: A drum-type washing machine is a good way of washing. For clothes with adhesive, it is recommended to use a drum-type washing machine. . If we only have other vertical-tub washing machines at home, it can also be washed. We need to use the low-torque gear of the vertical-tub washing machine. Here you should pay attention to machine washing and not spin-drying. If you spin-dry the jacket, it will be damaged.
3. In terms of laundry detergent, it is recommended to use a neutral laundry detergent for washing. First, laundry detergent is not as environmentally friendly as laundry detergent. And neutral laundry detergent will do a better job cleaning. It can also protect the inner structure of clothes. However, jackets cannot be washed with laundry detergent such as bleach.
4. Regarding drying, the jacket should not be exposed to the sun before drying. They should be hung to dry in a cool and ventilated place. When drying, be sure to smooth the clothes out. When all the clothes are dry, they can be dried in the sun to achieve a sterilizing effect.
