Cleaning your Assos shorts?

alp777
alp777 Posts: 211
edited March 2009 in Road beginners
So how do you clean them?

I've just brough a cheap pair that didn't come with the wash bag and cleaning fluid.

Is it ok to put them through the washing machine? Hand wash only?

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  • airborne_warrior
    airborne_warrior Posts: 199
    I just stick them in the washing machine on a 40 degree heat. Hasn't altered them in any way.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Washing machine at 30 degrees, non-bio powder and no fabric softener
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    I'm anal about all my Assos stuff now. If I do the washing machine, tops only, I wash one at a time on 30 degrees.

    But, TBH, I wash it by hand if I can!
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I don't buy expensive shorts, most of mine are from Decathlon at about a tenner a pop. I just sling them in the washing machine at 40C with everything else and they seem to be fine
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  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Forgot to say - turn inside out, make sure all zips and velco fastenings on other bits of clothing are fastened. Velcro on a spin cycle will eat lycra
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Slow Downcp wrote:
    Forgot to say - turn inside out, make sure all zips and velco fastenings on other bits of clothing are fastened. Velcro on a spin cycle will eat lycra


    That explains the massive bobbling on one of my pairs of shorts then :oops:
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    STEFANOS4784 wrote:
    Slow Downcp wrote:
    Forgot to say - turn inside out, make sure all zips and velco fastenings on other bits of clothing are fastened. Velcro on a spin cycle will eat lycra


    That explains the massive bobbling on one of my pairs of shorts then :oops:

    Another cause of bobbling, I've discovered, is the velcro strap on packs that go under the seat. The velcro strap that fastens my Specialized pack to the seat post has caused lots of bobbling on 1 side of several pairs of shorts and tights, as I cycle my rear, inner thigh catches the velcro and wears the tights away
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  • beefcake2
    beefcake2 Posts: 157
    I hand wash mine with a silk and wool detergent then drip dry. Only trouble is that they are not always dry the next morning so I need to get another pair! :lol:

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  • schlepcycling
    schlepcycling Posts: 1,614
    I wash mine inside out in the washing machine at 40 with Napisan and no fabric softener.
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  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    What difference does washing inside out make?
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  • bahzob
    bahzob Posts: 2,195
    Bought some and surprised by wash instructions. Decided life is too short and just put in with anything else that needs a 30 degree wash. Not seen any problem yet (after 1 year of regular use). Do find the bottles of wash supplied are useful when touring though.
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  • halfwheeler
    halfwheeler Posts: 29
    Normally just throw them in the shower after the ride and use the grape treading method.
    Just make sure you take them out before using shampoo or having a shave. (OUCH)!
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    Another cause of bobbling, I've discovered, is the velcro strap on packs that go under the seat. The velcro strap that fastens my Specialized pack to the seat post has caused lots of bobbling on 1 side of several pairs of shorts and tights, as I cycle my rear, inner thigh catches the velcro and wears the tights away

    Tell me about it - I have started to put elastic bands around the seat pack to try and ensure this expensive chaffing stops!!

    Peter
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Headhuunter wrote:
    STEFANOS4784 wrote:
    Slow Downcp wrote:
    Forgot to say - turn inside out, make sure all zips and velco fastenings on other bits of clothing are fastened. Velcro on a spin cycle will eat lycra


    That explains the massive bobbling on one of my pairs of shorts then :oops:

    Another cause of bobbling, I've discovered, is the velcro strap on packs that go under the seat. The velcro strap that fastens my Specialized pack to the seat post has caused lots of bobbling on 1 side of several pairs of shorts and tights, as I cycle my rear, inner thigh catches the velcro and wears the tights away

    Why not cut the velco shorter so that it doesn't catch? I had a Specialized wedge that did this, just cut the strap so it didn't stick out.
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    I just bought a big wallet for my tools and strap it to the saddle rails using a re-usable cable tie.

    72f04e7399.jpg

    As for washing - 30 degrees C

    Why do you lot not use fabric softner?
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Bhima wrote:
    I just bought a big wallet for my tools and strap it to the saddle rails using a re-usable cable tie.

    72f04e7399.jpg

    As for washing - 30 degrees C

    Why do you lot not use fabric softner?

    Fabric softener does something to lycra - can't remember what exactly but it's bad.
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos

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