Care Guide
Care Guide
The care label sewn into your garment comes first. The guidance below is general advice for denim riding gear.
Washing
- Take out any inserts from every pocket before washing, and keep them somewhere you'll remember. Follow the insert manufacturer's own care instructions.
- Turn the garment inside out. This reduces fading and protects stitching and hardware.
- Wash cold with a mild detergent. Avoid bleach and fabric softener.
- Line dry away from direct heat and strong sun. Don't tumble dry unless the care label says you can.
- Refit the inserts once the garment is completely dry, and check they sit over the joints.
Spot-cleaning small marks with a damp cloth reduces how often you need a full wash.
Storage
- Clean gear before storing it.
- Hang jackets and vests on wide hangers; store in a cool, dry, dark place.
- Use a breathable garment bag rather than plastic for long-term storage.
- Take inserts out for long storage and store them as their manufacturer recommends.
Wear, Damage & Repair
- Check seams, pockets, zips and snaps regularly and have small repairs done early.
- After a fall, inspect the garment inside and out and replace anything torn, worn through or damaged.
- Protector manufacturers generally recommend replacing a protector after a hard impact, even if it looks undamaged.
Vests
Vests have no protector pockets. Standard denim care applies; follow the care label, and if your vest carries patches, follow the patch maker's care advice too.
Questions about caring for a specific product? Contact us.