How to Wash Your Gloves

How to wash your gloves.

We often forget about washing our gloves. But caring for them is essential to keep them performing at their best, so you can rely on them to keep your hands warm when you need it most. 

Before you start, check the care label as some gloves can be machine washed. This will generally be on a gentle, 30ºC cycle. Avoid fabric softeners and don't tumble dry. Instead, follow the drying instructions below. 

Hand wash your gloves in 4 steps. 

  1. Start by checking that there’s no grit or dirt inside the glove. Shaking can help. 

  2. If there’s an inner glove, remove this to wash it separately. 

  3. Gently hand wash your gloves in lukewarm water with mild soap flakes or tech wash. 

  4. Before drying, put the glove on to re-shape it while it’s still damp. Doing this will help maintain the pre-formed shaping of your glove. 

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Caring for leather.
  • Wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry naturally. Keep away from heat to prevent the leather from drying out. 

  • If you do need to wash the whole glove, follow the instructions above. Wearing the gloves while washing can help retain the shape. 

  • Some dyed leathers can transfer colour to other fabrics, so keep your gloves separate during the washing process. 

Most gloves feature a DWR (durable water repellent) coating which may wear in time. If water no longer beads from the fabric, use a spray-on proofer while the glove is still damp to revitalise the water repellency. Follow the instructions on the bottle for application. 

How to dry your gloves.

  1. Dry your glove palm side down or hang with the finger loop. 

  2. Keep away from direct heat. 

  3. Halfway through the drying process, re-shape your glove by putting it on. Making a fist shape while wearing the glove can help. 

Things to avoid.

  • Tumble drying. 

  • Ironing. 

  • Placing on a radiator or near direct heat. 

  • Using bleach.