How do you clean your textiles? - SV650.org

23-05-09, 12:13 PM

I have had my textiles for a bit of a while now and they get abused on a daily basis all year round and are starting to HUM a bit.......

So what's the best way to clean them?

Cheers,
Kev

yorkie_chris · 23-05-09, 12:20 PM

nikwax tech wash in the sink (watch the water go black!), then re waterproof with TX direct.

phi-dan · 23-05-09, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

nikwax tech wash in the sink (watch the water go black!), then re waterproof with TX direct.

+1

tigersaw · 23-05-09, 07:08 PM

+2 But I used the machine without any problems

23-05-09, 08:16 PM

Lux flakes they are pure soap no chemicals to harm the waterproofing also waaaaaaaaaay cheaper than the fancy tech washes and just as good. Then a top up of your waterproofing with Fabsil one tin lasts ages and will proof any outdoor fabrics even tents

TheRamJam · 23-05-09, 08:27 PM

I have the HG Journey textile suit

I've had it 8 months now and its never been washed. I just spray muc-off on the outside and wipe down with a damp cloth. For a little extra protection I spray NikWax TX. Direct spray on afterwards.

Comes up really well.

fizzwheel · 23-05-09, 08:31 PM

In the machine with the techwash, turn em inside out and remove the armour then reproof afterwards.

Or.. put take out the armour and then fill the bath with tepid water, drop them in and then rub baby shampoo into them, rinse and repeat till the water runs clear and then reproof afterwards.

Both ways work fine, but I find the techwash / machine less hassle.

You can get the techwash and the nikwax reproofer from Millets.

24-05-09, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigersaw

+2 But I used the machine without any problems

+3 - in the machine no problems! dont use washing powder just techwash.

24-05-09, 08:01 AM

Get a good woman to do it for you

Outside in -no Armour-washing machine-re-proof +4

My wife has done mine 6 or 7 times now,but can I recommend a good thermal /wicking under layer which is a lot easier to wash than the actual suit. Not for exterior grime obviously but on the perspiration side it keeps your suit fresher

25-05-09, 04:30 AM

Just a note when re-proofing, the garment needs to be a bit damp or the proofing doesn't work. Try to put a little extra reproofing on the known element exposed areas as well, i.e. crutch, ****, and knees. Don't ask me how I know this little tip, I re-proofed my textiles when dry, and 'soggy balls' does spring-to-mind. Edit: the four stars censored the word '@rse'

23-05-09, 12:13 PM	#1
krhall Guest Posts: n/a	How do you clean your textiles? I have had my textiles for a bit of a while now and they get abused on a daily basis all year round and are starting to HUM a bit....... So what's the best way to clean them? Cheers, Kev

23-05-09, 12:20 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: How do you clean your textiles? nikwax tech wash in the sink (watch the water go black!), then re waterproof with TX direct. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-05-09, 07:08 PM	#4
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: How do you clean your textiles? +2 But I used the machine without any problems

23-05-09, 08:16 PM	#5
steve.w Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you clean your textiles? Lux flakes they are pure soap no chemicals to harm the waterproofing also waaaaaaaaaay cheaper than the fancy tech washes and just as good. Then a top up of your waterproofing with Fabsil one tin lasts ages and will proof any outdoor fabrics even tents

23-05-09, 08:27 PM	#6
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: How do you clean your textiles? I have the HG Journey textile suit I've had it 8 months now and its never been washed. I just spray muc-off on the outside and wipe down with a damp cloth. For a little extra protection I spray NikWax TX. Direct spray on afterwards. Comes up really well. __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

23-05-09, 08:31 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: How do you clean your textiles? In the machine with the techwash, turn em inside out and remove the armour then reproof afterwards. Or.. put take out the armour and then fill the bath with tepid water, drop them in and then rub baby shampoo into them, rinse and repeat till the water runs clear and then reproof afterwards. Both ways work fine, but I find the techwash / machine less hassle. You can get the techwash and the nikwax reproofer from Millets. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

24-05-09, 08:01 AM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you clean your textiles? Get a good woman to do it for you Outside in -no Armour-washing machine-re-proof +4 My wife has done mine 6 or 7 times now,but can I recommend a good thermal /wicking under layer which is a lot easier to wash than the actual suit. Not for exterior grime obviously but on the perspiration side it keeps your suit fresher

25-05-09, 04:30 AM	#10
Mr_Chin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you clean your textiles? Just a note when re-proofing, the garment needs to be a bit damp or the proofing doesn't work. Try to put a little extra reproofing on the known element exposed areas as well, i.e. crutch, ***, and knees. Don't ask me how I know this little tip, I re-proofed my textiles when dry, and 'soggy balls' does spring-to-mind. Edit: the four stars censored the word '@rse' Last edited by Mr_Chin; 25-05-09 at 04:32 AM.*

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