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TECHNote™
DRYSUIT CLEANING/STORAGE
- Rinse garment with
fresh water after each use. This is especially important if you
use sun block. The oils in sun block can break down gaskets.
- Dry Completely,
inside and out, before storage. NOTE: do not dry garments in
a clothes dryer.
- Periodically wash
garments with a dilute solution of powdered detergent.
Liquid detergents contain emulsifiers, which could react with the
fabric. Hand wash in bathtub or gentle cycle in a larger capacity
washing machine or a front loader washing machine.
- DO NOT USE BLEACH or
Fabric Softener.
- Clean and lubricate
both plastic and metal zippers.
- Do NOT store
drysuits in excessively hot or humid locations.
- Do NOT store
drysuits where latex gaskets are in direct sunlight or artificial light
with high UV content.
- Do NOT store
drysuits where gasoline or gas appliances are stored, this includes the
trunk or cars (fumes break down gaskets.
- Store drysuits with
the zippers all the way open, even relief zippers. If left closed
for long periods, the zipper's sealing elements can take on a
"compression set" making them less effective.
- Apply Zipper
Lubricants and Cleaners to Metal and plastic zippers
- Before applying,
unzip drysuit and clean zippers with brush.
- Brush
Lubricant/Cleaner on liberally to zipper teeth.
- Re-apply regularly,
especially before long storage periods.
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TECHNote™
DRYSUIT CLEANING/STORAGE
- Rinse garment with
fresh water after each use. This is especially important if you
use sun block. The oils in sun block can break down gaskets.
- Dry Completely,
inside and out, before storage. NOTE: do not dry garments in
a clothes dryer.
- Periodically wash
garments with a dilute solution of powdered detergent.
Liquid detergents contain emulsifiers, which could react with the
fabric. Hand wash in bathtub or gentle cycle in a larger capacity
washing machine or a front loader washing machine.
- DO NOT USE BLEACH or
Fabric Softener.
- Clean and lubricate
both plastic and metal zippers.
- Do NOT store
drysuits in excessively hot or humid locations.
- Do NOT store
drysuits where latex gaskets are in direct sunlight or artificial light
with high UV content.
- Do NOT store
drysuits where gasoline or gas appliances are stored, this includes the
trunk or cars (fumes break down gaskets.
- Store drysuits with
the zippers all the way open, even relief zippers. If left closed
for long periods, the zipper's sealing elements can take on a
"compression set" making them less effective.
- Apply Zipper
Lubricants and Cleaners to Metal and plastic zippers
- Before applying,
unzip drysuit and clean zippers with brush.
- Brush
Lubricant/Cleaner on liberally to zipper teeth.
- Re-apply regularly,
especially before long storage periods.
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