Washing Gear

[Jcates888]

Do I really need to take out all the foam padding and armor in my jacket (or pants too) before washing it? That will be a pain and I dread the idea of having to put it all back in correctly. Any other suggestions or ideas?

[mammut89]

thats what I do. its not a big deal once youve done it once.

[woobie]

Just go for a ride in the rain .

Seriously pull the armour out it's no big deal.

[Wild-Bill]

Let's see, do you really want to kill the padding with the heat from the dryer? Do you really want the foam to soak up water like a sponge in the washer? Take it out.

[ygolohcysp]

Actually, I'm kind of wondering about this as well. I've got a nice leather jacket or two. I know how to use something on the leather to clean it and condition it, but how do I clean the non-removable liner? Take it to a dry cleaner? Someone that specializes in leather? Just use a anti-bacterial spray?

[Wild-Bill]

I just wear a shirt under my leather and wash it.

[il_ragazzo]

this is the way you was your gear...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsAiviRKOI8"]Mordeth13 - A Day In The Life Of Mordeth13 - YouTube[/ame]

around 9:15 if you do not wanna watch in entirety, but it's funny.

[hardlydangerous]

pull the pads and chuck it in the washing machine....

I wash my leather jacket and textile. I just dont use fabric softener