Washing and Maintenance of Motorcycle Clothing

Maintenance of Leather Motorcycle Clothing

Leather motorcycle clothing is very beautiful. What do you think of a cool kangaroo leather race suit or a vintage buffalo leather jacket? But the big trick, of course, is to keep leather motorcycle clothing looking good. That's why we have a few tips for you to make this easier.

• Let the leather breathe. Always hang leather motorcycle clothing to air out after you have ridden. Better not to store it in an airtight bag.
• Do not take your leather suit to the dry cleaner and do not put it in the washing machine.
• Cleaning can be done with a damp cloth or with a special leather cleaner.
• After cleaning, apply a conditioner to the leather. Do this at least twice a year, depending on how often you wear the clothing.
• Spray your leather motorcycle clothing regularly with impregnation spray. This keeps your clothing water-repellent and protects against dirt and water. Preferably do this after cleaning.

Maintenance of Textile Motorcycle Clothing

Textile motorcycle clothing, like leather clothing, requires attention and maintenance. That's why we give you a few tips to keep your textile motorcycle clothing beautiful and functional for longer.

• Spray your clothing regularly with impregnation spray. This keeps your clothing water-repellent and protects against dirt.
• Wash your clothing by hand with a special detergent. This does not affect the membranes and breathable fabrics. Don't forget to remove the protection.
• Do this when your clothing is dirty or loses its waterproof function. Washing can restore these features.
• Do not use fabric softener when washing. Do not put waterproof membranes in the washing machine and do not expose the membrane to heat or direct sunlight.

Many textile motorcycle clothes are equipped with a waterproof and breathable membrane. However, these properties can diminish over time. Often this is because the minuscule holes in the jacket or trousers have become clogged with dirt. Regular washing not only keeps everything clean but also maintains the functions.

Washing Gore-Tex Motorcycle Clothing

Motorcycle clothing with a Gore-Tex membrane has different maintenance guidelines than those with a 'regular' waterproof membrane.

• Gore-Tex motorcycle clothing can be washed in the washing machine. Max 40 degrees, without protection, and with a special detergent.
• Gore-Tex motorcycle clothing can also be tumble dried. This helps restore the breathable and waterproof properties of the membrane.
• After each wash, spray again with impregnation spray. This helps prevent dirt and makes the clothing water-repellent.

Get Started... or Have It Cleaned?

With these maintenance tips for your motorcycle clothing, everything should go perfectly now. Check out our products for maintenance and cleaning of your motorcycle clothing and get started right away. Just keep a little bit of discipline, and your clothes will stay beautiful for years.

Don't feel like doing it yourself? Then check out our service to have your motorcycle clothing cleaned.