Care & washing
Keep it soft, keep it warm
The towelling is bonded to the shell, so the one rule that matters is: no heat.
Washing
- Warm machine wash (40°C or below), on its own or with similar colours for the first few washes.
- Zip it up and close the Velcro cuffs first so they don’t catch the towelling.
- Use ordinary detergent. No bleach, and skip fabric softener: it coats the fibres and makes them less absorbent.
Drying
- Line dry in the shade, inside out so the towelling faces the air. It dries in a few hours.
- Do not tumble dry and do not iron. Heat can separate the towelling from the shell.
- Between lessons, hang it up rather than leaving it in the backpack overnight.
After the pool
Chlorine won't hurt the fabric, but a quick rinse or wash every week or two keeps the towelling fresh. Salt water should be rinsed out the same day.
Safety
Like all towelling and fleece garments, keep the parka away from heaters, open flames and fire pits.