stephenh Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I have a nomex balacalava and a pair of nomex socks. Single layer, worn for comfort as much as safety. They have the FIA label on but no washing instructions. Can anyone tell me whether it is ok just to chuck them in the household wash, or are they liable to shrink? Well, I know there are people on this site who CAN tell me, so perhaps I should ask WILL someone tell me? StephenH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Had a look at my stuff and it seems to depend on the manufacturer. My Sparco stuff says 40 degrees, no iron , no dry clean, no bleach. The OMP stuff says hand wash or dry clean! I tend to have mine hand washed for me. They still feel tight but I don't think its shrinkage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Any woman on here that can help ? ( gets coat and runs for it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I wash my OMP 3 layer nomex suit on a 40 and select "delicates" No problems at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custardtart Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I knew there was a reaon I got married Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Westy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 For all nomex stuff I'd use a 40 deg wash, non biological powder and more importantly - definitely no fabric conditioner. I wouldn't mind betting that the lovely way it has of coating things to make them smooth and cosy could well make them less fireproof in the process. Or you could go green and switch to ecoballs for all your laundry in any case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Keene Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Depends how long the skid marks have been there, you might need to go at them with a hammer and chiesel first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid life crisis Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I stick my Nomex undies and suite in the washing machine after every event at 40deg, non bio powder following advice from the manufacturer. They have not shrunk after about thirty events, infact the undies are now loosing their shape and getting a bit baggy, (bit like the driver) and are full of static when I put them on (probably need replacing). However I'm not sure if it is caused by washing, but my white suite and undies have tended to go a bit off white over the years. I then dry them on a hanger, not sure what would happen if you put them in a tumble drier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. Sounds like machine wash at low temperature, treating them as delicates like Blatman, then drip-dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sorry, that should be ...treating them as delicates like Blatman DOES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peterg Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 QUOTE I stick my Nomex undies and suite in the washing machine after every event Ooh get you I have my suit dry cleaned after every.... season whether it needs it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asterix Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Excellent, now that we've got over the serious replies... I send my nubile female slave down to our geologically warmed stream where she carefully and gently caresses all the impurities out of my racewear using only her charms. Then she squeezes all the water out using her thighs. Then I have perfectly clean and dry racewear ready for the next event. Then, and only then, I take the racewear off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I send my nubile female slave down to our geologically warmed stream where she carefully and gently caresses all the impurities out of my racewear using only her charms. Then she squeezes all the water out using their thighs. Then I have perfectly clean and dry racewear ready for the next event. Then, and only then, I take the racewear off. Does she do service washes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I want to clean the cleaner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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