care and washing instructions

All Kerrits riding apparel garments are designed to go into the washer and dryer with no need for ironing. Here are a few tips we would like to share to preserve the environment and prolong the life of your favorite Kerrits clothes.

WASHING
All laundry products drain to a waterway, eventually. Municipal wastewater treatment systems are good at removing toxins, but substances that are slow to biodegrade in high concentrations can cause trouble. The use of low phosphate, non-petroleum based soap can help.
  • Always choose the lowest possible water temp you can; it takes energy to heat water. In fact, 90% of the energy used to clean your clothing is used to heat the water.
  • Choose the shortest cycle to get your clothes clean.
  • Load the machine to capacity. It is more energy efficient to do one large load than two smaller loads.
DRYING
Just as important is washing your garment, so is drying. Please review the follow key steps to drying our products.
  • Hanging to dry is always best for fabric longevity and the environment.
  • Drying on low heat is preferred, but also choose the highest temp that will not damage your clothes, and shortest duration drying cycle. High temperatures dry faster and more efficiently, but be careful not to over-dry!
  • If you have a few stragglers that are still damp, don’t turn the whole load on for another 15 minutes; hang dry those pieces separately.
  • Clean the dryer filter after each use. A clogged filter will restrict airflow and reduce dryer performance
REPLENSHING WATER-REPELLENCY
Most waterproof/breathable shells on the market are originally treated with a Durable Water-Repellant finish (DWR), which keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job. This coating needs to be replenished once per season, or more often if the piece gets a lot of use or washing. If water is no longer beading up on your shell, it’s time to put on another finish. Our favorites are Nikwax® products, though there are many good products on the market. Whatever you choose, be sure to use a spray-on for two-layer garments (with a hanging mesh liner) or a wash-in for three-layer garments (with an interior fabric protecting the barrier).
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