WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ZIENER FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING WITH ZIENER AQUASHIELD® & DERMIZAX®

It is important to wash functional clothing regularly to remove dirt, sweat and grease, but also to maintain the effect of the membrane. The care label should be read before washing, as functional clothing is made of many different materials and correct washing is very important to maintain the product properties.

Fabric softener should never be used as it causes the fibers to swell and destroys the membrane. Powder detergents are also not recommended as they can clog the pores of the membrane. Bleaching and chlorination are also harmful to the textiles. We therefore recommend washing in a standard household washing machine with special detergents for functional clothing. They provide the best care, as the membrane is not damaged by a suitable detergent. The waterproofing is also less affected. It is important to use the detergent sparingly, too much is not an advantage.

1. HOW TO WASH

At 30°C on a gentle or wool wash cycle. Pay attention to a low rotation. Turn the garment inside out and close all zippers and Velcro fasteners. Do not load the washing machine completely full, as this reduces the mechanical load on the materials. If possible, rinse the textiles a second time in the rinse cycle to remove all detergent residues.

2. HOW TO DRY

Allow the garment to dry out a little before putting it in the dryer. You can then either put it in the tumble dryer for 20 minutes (gentle cycle on a low setting) or iron it on the lowest setting without steam. Please note that it is very important to place a towel between the iron and the garment when ironing. The heat during drying or ironing reactivates the impregnation of the materials.

3. HOW TO IMPREGNATE CORRECTLY

Even the best garments need to have their waterproofing renewed after a while.
needs to be renewed. We recommend a spray that is only applied externally,
as impregnation in the washing machine can impair breathability.
can be impaired. Please always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Afterwards
you can dry the garment on a low heat or iron it.

Please note that functional materials are sensitive to aggressive substances from
stain remover or similar substances. We therefore recommend that you test the stain remover
inside the jacket or, if in doubt, to accept the stain rather than destroying the material.
destroy the material.