Helikon-Tex patriot Jacket Mk 2 Hybrid Fleece with hood, woodland

GENERAL BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GARMENT CARE

• It is recommended to wash the new clothes before starting to use them.
• Always follow the symbols on the product label/tag for proper washing, care and handling.
• Before machine washing, remove anything that could mechanically damage the product. Check the pockets, fasten all zippers, buttons, hooks and Velcro fasteners that could damage delicate materials.
• It is recommended to wash, dry and iron the products reversed.
• It is recommended to wash the products with other products of matching nature and shade only.
• Follow the recommended washing temperature indicated on the product label/tag (usually 30°C).
• Many products made of functional synthetic materials do not need to be ironed at all, as they hardly wrinkle.
• For washing products made of functional synthetic materials, it is recommended to use liquid detergents designed for this purpose. Do not add bleach, fabric conditioners or fabric softeners, as this may cause discoloration or other damage.
• It is recommended to rinse the products thoroughly after washing. Do not leave the products in the washing machine for unnecessary periods after washing.
• Do not leave a wet, damp and dirty product folded for a long time, e.g. in a backpack.
• It is not recommended to dry products in direct sunlight, radiators and other heating devices. Doing so may discolor the product or cause other forms of damage.
• It is recommended to store membrane products hanging in a dark place (closet, wardrobe). If they are stored folded, they must not be weighed down by another layer of folded clothing.
• It is not recommended to apply deodorants, perfumes and other cosmetics directly on the products.

THE SPECIFICS OF ORGANIC COTTON PRODUCTS

• For example, cotton T-shirts can be washed on standard programs even at higher speeds. If you use a tumble dryer, dry them only at low temperatures. Drying at higher temperatures can shrink the product by up to 10%.
• Wash printed cotton T-shirts inside out, at lower temperatures and do not iron the print.
• It is generally not recommended to use fabric softener and fabric conditioner.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.

THE SPECIFICS OF POLYESTER PRODUCTS

• Polyester products can be washed at lower temperatures with normal detergents. It is not recommended to use fabric conditioner and fabric softener.
• Some polyester products can also be tumble dried at low temperatures. Drying at higher temperatures may cause slight shrinkage of the product.
• Polyester can usually be ironed, but at a low temperature.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.

THE SPECIFICS OF NYLON PRODUCTS

• A synthetic material usually used in a blend with other materials.
• Durable material that does not shrink and retains its color.
• It is prone to static electricity generation (when clothes stick to the skin), you can prevent this by using fabric softener.
• It does not tolerate high temperatures well and it is highly flammable.
• It is recommended to wash only in cold water, preferably hand wash.
• It dries very quickly; does not wrinkle. Iron at low temperatures on the reverse side so that the fabric does not get shiny.

THE SPECIFICS OF MERINO WOOL PRODUCTS

• It is recommended to hand wash only or machine wash on gentle cycle.
• Do not use fabric softeners and fabric conditioners.
• Due to its breathability and antibacterial properties, the product does not need to be washed frequently.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/label.

THE SPECIFICS OF DOWN-FILLED PRODUCTS

• It is recommended that e.g. down jackets are cleaned by professional dry cleaners with a tumble dryer.
• here is no need for very frequent washing; surface dirt can be cleaned by hand with a soft sponge and lukewarm water.
• If you choose to wash a down-filled product at home, wash at 30°C with special liquid detergents on the down program (if your washing machine offers it).
• Tumble drying is recommended at low temperatures.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.
• It is common for down-filled products to leak down through material pores and seams.

THE SPECIFICS OF PRODUCTS WITH SYNTHETIC FILLING

• For example, jackets with synthetic fillings can be machine washed at lower temperatures with normal detergents.
• You can dry them in the dryer at lower temperatures.
• Do not use fabric softener and fabric conditioner.
• It is recommended to store jackets with synthetic fillings in the form of hanging (e.g. in a closet, wardrobe).
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.

THE SPECIFICS OF MEMBRANE MATERIAL PRODUCTS

• materials are recommended to be washed at lower temperatures and on gentle programs.
• It is recommended to use only liquid detergents intended for this purpose.
• Do not use fabric softener and fabric conditioner.
• Iron at a low temperature over a piece of fabric.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.

THE SPECIFICS OF FLEECE MATERIAL PRODUCTS

• Fleece materials are durable and breathable, there is no reason to wash them very often (e.g. jackets).
• Wash at lower temperatures on standard programs and with liquid detergents.
• Do not use fabric softener and fabric conditioner.
• It can be dried in a tumble dryer, but at low temperatures.
• Ironing is recommended only occasionally, at a low temperature and over a piece of fabric.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the symbols indicating the correct care indicated on the product label/tag.

RESTORING WATER REPELLENCY

• Products with a water-repellent finish can lose this property through irregular or improper care and even normal use.
• You will notice the loss of this property as water hitting the water-repellent finish does not form droplets, but quickly absorbs.
• Restoration of water repellency can be achieved by impregnation with suitable impregnation sprays.
• Apply the impregnating substance from the spray bottle by spraying onto the surface of the top fabric in accordance with the instructions on the spray bottle.
• Don't confuse water repellency with water resistance!

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