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Guide For Cyclists – How To Wash and Care Your Cycling Kit
Guide For Cyclists – how to wash and care your cycling kit
There is no big difference if it`s a cycling kit, running gear, hiking apparel or other technical clothing. All of them can be expensive and very delicate. You should take a few extra precautions while washing your kit. We made some guidelines to improve the longevity of your cycling clothes. So we hope this article will give you advise on how to wash and care your cycling kit.
Wash them after each use
Sounds strange, right? But yes, don`t wear the same bib shorts again without washing. You`ll risk getting some infections. If you wash them correctly, they will last longer than if you don’t wash them.
Washing best practices
Sure, it would be great if your cycling kit could be washed by hands, but if you’re like us and prefer to use the washing machine, use these tips to keep don`t do harm to your expensive cycling clothes:
Air dry
While you can put cycling clothes in the dryer, the direct heat can affect the technical fabrics and your chamois. Some of the air dryers have smart functions for delicate technical fabrics but keep in mind that no one can guarantee that it won’t damage your cycling apparel. Instead, it’s better to hang dry your clothing on a laundry rack outdoors.
Things to keep in mind: