Wife added fabric softener to cycling jersey
Foxtrot Oscar
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Hi all
As per the title, my wife added softener to my bike gear load.
I was wondering whether or not this causes long term damage to the ' technical fabric', or just clogs up the fabric until the next time it's washed correctly. Does anyone know, as I've Googled to no avail. I just found lots of people saying 'don't do it' rather than stating why or the long term implications. The top is only a week old and cost £50 so I'll be peed off if it's wrecked, especially since I've told her not to add softener to any of my bike gear :x
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Before anyone says 'do it yourself next time', I intend to
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As per the title, my wife added softener to my bike gear load.
I was wondering whether or not this causes long term damage to the ' technical fabric', or just clogs up the fabric until the next time it's washed correctly. Does anyone know, as I've Googled to no avail. I just found lots of people saying 'don't do it' rather than stating why or the long term implications. The top is only a week old and cost £50 so I'll be peed off if it's wrecked, especially since I've told her not to add softener to any of my bike gear :x
.Before anyone says 'do it yourself next time', I intend to
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- @ddraver
Or maybe not!
Technical fabrics aren't rocket science, they have characteristics of both the material and the weave that encourage moisture transfer. Your conditioner basically leaves a residue on the fabric which makes it all soft and lovely but does not facilitate wicking.
A few washes and it should be back to normal and collecting smells like only synthetics can.
Be grateful it wasn't a waterproof.
(for now)
[Kidding white knighters]