Storing and caring for your Drysuit will extend the life of your suit.
Care should be taken to ensure that the fabric, seals and zip of the suit are properly handled, and are not subject to unfair wear or abrasion.
WASHING YOUR DRYSUIT
The following instructions will help you to ensure maximum life of your drysuit.
The suit should be regularly rinsed in fresh, clean water, especially if it has been used in salt water. Sailingwear which is left salty will deteriorate since salt water is a corrosive agent, and will cause delamination.
TO WASH - handwash your drysuit using our recommended Drysuit Shampoo.
• Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
• Drip dry naturally - do not place near heat, fires or radiators
• Do not wash your drysuit in a washing machine - this causes the seals to deteriorate.
• Do not use bleach or detergent or fabric conditioner
• Do not spin, tumble or iron
STAINS - Rub heavy stains gently with concentrated soap solution.
Oil and grease maybe removed by careful spotting with a dry-cleaning agent, methylated spirits, tricloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride.
Always rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
IMPORTANT
Do not use fabric conditioner on the garments that are being worn under the drysuit. It has been shown that if the garment is rinsed in the conditioner, it will leech out when it is worn onto the inside of the drysuit and attack the proofing causing the drysuit to become porous.
RE WATER REPELLENCY
Gill Waterproofer provides durable water repellency without impairing the breathability.
STORAGE OF YOUR DRYSUIT
Ensure the drysuit is dry, sailingwear which is left wet in sailing bags or confined spaces will encourage the formation of mildew which deteriorates the waterproof coating and never washes out properly.
The suit should be preferably stored in a dark cool place on a hanger with the zip (nylon should be shut, brass should be open, ensuring there are no kinks.
The seals should be lightly dusted with talc and stored non creased.
LATEX SEALS provide the most waterproof seal available. However, they do break down over time, and you can expect to replace the seals during the life of the garment.
The seals are made from a high quality rubber for comfort, safety and ease of use. Natural rubber is adversely affected by solvents, oils, including sun protective agents which are used on the skin. It must be kept free from these items at all times. Natural rubber is also affected by heat, ozone and ultra violet light.
The best way to protect seals is with regular use of french chalk or unperfumed talc. Apply after usee and occasionally when in storage
When seals begin to fail either replace them yourself using our Seal Kits or send the Drysuit to our Seal Replacement Service.
ZIPS are one of the most sensitive components of the drysuit - treat them carefully! and clean and lubricate - we have a number of products that will help keep the zip in good condition (Read all information provided with your drysuit).
DRYSUIT REPAIRS
If your suit should become damaged or torn Storm Sure,
a flexible urethane which is easy to use can be used for use for small repairs Please read instructions and If you are unsure whether Storm Sure will be appropriate please call us for advice. You can also buy a Kit- If you would prefer to send us the suit for repair Click Here for details.