Membrane fabric has a high water-repellent and dirt-repellent effect and perfectly retains heat.
Clothing made from this fabric is light, warm and very practical. Why does the membrane have such properties?
Membrane tissue structure
The fabric retains heat due to the unique texture of the material, if you look through a magnifying glass you can see small cells that, when the temperature rises, release warm air, while cold air, on the contrary, does not pass through. It turns out a kind of microclimate to maintain a comfortable human temperature. The top of the membrane is covered with an invisible film and treated with a special water-repellent agent. All this allows the fabric to remain dry from the inside.
Subtleties when washing the membrane
It is no wonder that products made from such fabric require special care.
If the dirt is quite strong, the dirt has not dried yet, let it dry and clean it with a soft sponge.
Now you can proceed directly to washing, ordinary powder cannot be washed, it will clog all the "pores" and the fabric will lose its wonderful properties.
Therefore, we use only special detergent for membrane clothesit is usually liquid.
The instructions for the tool indicate that you can use it in washing machine, but to keep the product for a long time, we recommend washing by hand.
So, we take the right amount of funds and act according to the instructions. Don't forget to wear gloves.
Pour a small amount of water not exceeding 40 degrees into the basin, pour the membrane washing agent into it, mix and immerse our product in the solution. Let the fabrics get wet and start washing.
After that, carefully rinse in cold water (more than three times), and without squeezing, hang to drain over the bath.
Dry the product preferably on a flat surface, carefully straightening all the folds. The room should be fresh and cool, sun exposure to clothing is unacceptable. Do not dry on batteries or other heating devices.
After each wash, impregnation is necessarily applied to the membrane. When the product is dry, apply a special spray on a clean and dry cloth. Then, without rinsing, we let it soak in and after two to three hours we boldly exploit it.
This procedure is necessary because the old impregnation is washed off during washing.
If the fabric is not treated again, it will not protect you as effectively as before washing. This tool can be bought in any specialized stores or via the Internet. Some vendors sell detergent and impregnation for spill. This is convenient if the budget is limited, but it is more economical, of course, to buy a whole bottle.
Laundry or baby soap
In addition to special detergents for washing membrane clothes, you can use ordinary laundry or baby soap. We act according to the following algorithm:
- dissolve soap in water
- immerse clothing in soapy water;
- wipe with a soft sponge in contaminated places, without pressure;
- rinse and let the water drain over the bath, without wringing.
Washing the membrane in a washing machine
This information is on the tagstudy it carefully. If you decide to wash in the washing machine, consider such points as:
- wash only when delicate mode;
- without spinning and rinsing:
- without detergents.
With heavy soiling, the washing machine may not cope and the product will need to be washed again by hand.
What detergents for washing membrane clothes can be bought
Here are a few manufacturers of membrane care products:
If you previously washed the product with a regular powder liquid Nikwax Tech Wash will save you. She will wash the tissue cells and they will “work” again. In addition, the product not only perfectly cleans the fabric from dirt, but also impregnates it.
Balm DOMAL Sport Fein Fashion It will also do a good job with dirt on any sportswear.
In addition, it can be used for polyester fabrics.
Gel Denkmit Fresh Sensation washes well, but does not contain water-repellent impregnation.
The price is much lower than other means.
- Perwoll —
An excellent detergent for washing membrane sportswear and even for washing shoes.
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Apsula of Ariel also effectively removes the membrane, but of course, it does not contain impregnation.
With a good rinse, the manufacturer guarantees the absence of soap stains on clothes.
Membrane care and wear
There are some more recommendations for the care of membrane products:
- clothes should never be ironed, the cells will stick together and the thing can be thrown away;
- the product must be regularly treated with water-repellent sprays;
- to protect clothes from dust, store them in special fabric or plastic bags in a straightened state.
When wearing membrane clothing, there are also some tricks.
For example, under a jacket or overalls, you need to wear thermal underwear and a jumper made of special materials (Outlast, Polartec, Windbloc).
If you put on a woolen sweater or a knitted T-shirt, then with intense exertion, the body will sweat. The membrane will not be able to remove excess moisture.
Membrane clothing, when worn correctly, is very comfortable, it is light, which is very important for babies who need to move quickly. This is impossible in heavy wadded and thick padding jackets and overalls. The membrane will not let you get wet in the rain, while it will "breathe", the fumes will come out. You should not be afraid of strong wind either, the membrane is not blown through, when the wind blows, the cells close and you feel warm and comfortable.
