Clothing care & repair

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Water sports enthusiasts in particular know how important it is to properly carethe clothingis to ensure that it not only looks good for a long time, but also retains its functionalities such as UV protection, breathability, waterproofing and windproofing throughout its lifetime. This applies to all of our clothing from head to toe: whether it's functional underwear, footwear, sailing wearor casual wear, caps, caps or gloves-it all comes down to proper care so that the water sports enthusiast can enjoy his equipment for a long time. And that goes not only for water sports, but also for the maritime leisure look.

Wash functional clothing properly

Generally, water sports enthusiasts should always follow the manufacturer's care instructions when washing their clothing, which can be found on the small care label inside the clothing. As a rule, functional clothing such as sailing jackets and pants are washed no hotter than 30° to 40° C on the gentle cycle, so that the membrane of the textiles is not damaged by excessive heat. Instead of conventional detergents or even fabric softeners, it is better to use special textile care products for functional clothing. This ensures that no damaging influences are transferred to the laundry, because brighteners, bleaches or too high a proportion of soap, as contained in common detergents, or non-water-soluble silicones, as contained in fabric softeners, damage the materials that perform an important task on the high seas: namely, to protect the sailor from wind and water.

Cleaning and impregnating oilskins / functional clothing

So, when putting the laundry in the washing machine, it is best for water sports enthusiasts to add special detergent. Manufacturers such as Collonilhave launched special textile care products that are specialized for the particular challenges of functional or sailing clothing. These detergents contain only ingredients that gently clean sailing and functional clothing and preserve its functionalities. In general, care should be taken to close all zippers and Velcro closures before washing and to empty pocketsbeforehand.

Were functional clothing such as oilskins already frequently worn and washed, it is recommended to impregnate the sailing pants and jackets. Thus, one ensures a longer protection against splashing water and rain and increases the duration of breathability. Appropriate impregnation sprays are simply applied evenly to the oilskin. Sometimes the activation of the protection is required by heat, which is obtained simply by putting the laundry, for example, once in the dryer at a low setting.

Buy Collonil textile care products at AWN

The traditional Berlin company Collonil specializes in textile care products for all areas. The company looks back on a history of more than 100 years and has been awarded the test seal "Assured Sustainability" by the German Institute for Sustainability and Economy in 2019. In our range, we therefore carry a wide selection of textile care products, especially from this company, which are specialized for the various requirements of water sports enthusiasts and fashion-conscious recreational athletes. From special outdoor detergents for functional clothing to cleaning foam for stain removal and waterproofing spray, which can be used not only for clothing, but also for shoes and for many different materials such as smooth and rough leather, textile materials, High-Tex, softshell membranes and synthetics. Thus, even outdoor textiles such as tents can be impregnated quite easily.

In addition to Collonil, Yachticon also carries high-quality textile care products for outdoor needs. Yachticon's special seam sealer, for example, is especially suitable for sealing fabric seams of tarpaulins, awnings, tents and rainproof sportswear.