CARE CENTER OF 5MILA
Knickerbockers, pants, jackets, and vests
How to take care of your 5mila softshell:
Hang your garments out for airing, instead of washing them every time.
When you need to wash, follow our step by step guide:
Washing step by step guide:
Step 1: Wash your garment according to the care label
› Close all zippers and velcro’s before putting the garment in the washing machine.fully after washing to retain the shape.
› As a rule, it is essential not to use fabric softener. It will destroy the fabric over time.
› Do not bleach
Step 2: Let the garment air dry
› Stretch the garment carefully after washing to retain the shape.
› Air drying’s mandatory for the fabric and preferred by the environment.
How to re-wax the waxed cotton panels?
The waxed cotton panels used on 5Mila is an ultra-dry waxed cotton with the added benefit of being machine washable. A dry wax should not be re-waxed. To optimize the product ́s abilities, it should be water repellency treated after each wash, or when the water repellency is not performing optimally.
Water repellency treatments
Over time, the water repellency will be worn away. This will take place especially in vulnerable places like the seat, knees, shoulders, and elbows. To optimize the product ́s abilities, it should be treated after each wash, or when the water repellency is not performing optimally. For water repellency treatments, we recommend the use of environmentally friendly water repellents. Spray treatment ensures that only the outer side of the garment will be water repellent, which optimizes the moisture transportation of the product.
The results of reproofing
The results of reproofing with ironing:
The impregnation is reactivated at medium heat and ready for new adventures.
The chains of molecules of the fluorocarbon finish return to their original
condition through the heat treatment generated by the ironing
process. Water droplets or dirt particles then have a significantly smaller
contact area on the fabric and this greatly reduces their adhesive
strength. Water and dirt are once more repelled.
Over time, the water repellency will be worn away. This will take place especially in vulnerable places like the seat, knees, shoulders, and elbows. To optimize the product ́s abilities, it should be treated after each wash, or when the water repellency is not performing optimally. For water repellency treatments, we recommend the use of environmentally friendly water repellents. Spray treatment ensures that only the outer side of the garment will be water repellent, which optimizes the moisture transportation of the product..