To get the best performance from any Gill product it is essential that the care instructions, located on the inside of the garment, are followed. Below is a general guide on how to care for the different ranges of Gill technical clothing.
The first ever Marine specific range of aftercare products to help you look after your gear. The Gill Product Care range restores and rejuvenates your marine garments making them last even longer. The range has been developed and tested specifically for use on marine garments and includes an , to remove stubborn dirt such as oil and grease, a for use on all Gill waterproof, windproof and wicking fabrics and a to produce a water, oil, salt and stain repellent finish to any fabric without affecting the breathability.
The Gill product care range is an essential addition to any sailor’s kit bag.
If you are still unsure after having read this please contact our customer service department and one of our experts will respond as soon as possible.
Waterproofs
-After use rinse with fresh water
-30° delicate wash
-Do not store wet
-Drip dry only
Down Products
-30° delicate wash with down detergent
-Do not use fabric conditioner
-Wash separately inside out and remove promptly after wash
-Do not store wet
-Tumble dry inside out with 3 tennis balls or special drying ball placed in the drum to help restore the down to it's former loft
-If no tumble dryer is available, dry flat and shake the jacket frequently to restore the loft.
Drysuits
-After use rinse with fresh water paying particular attention to the zip
-30° Hand wash
-Do not store wet
-Drip dry only out of direct sunlight
-Store flat to prevent the zip from kinking
-Use plastic or wooden hangers – not wire hangers
Neoprene
-After use rinse with fresh water
-30° Hand wash
-Do not store wet
-Drip dry only out of direct sunlight
-Use plastic or wooden hangers – not wire hangers
Gloves
-After use rinse with fresh water
-30° Hand wash
Neoprene Boots
-Rinse in fresh water
Rubber Boots
Clean:
Remove salt and grit by washing under a tap or hose with fresh water. The outside of the boots can be cleaned with a warm non-detergent soap solution and rinsed thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to remove stubborn residue. You can also clean the inside of the boot with fresh water and a non-detergent soap. Wipe well to remove excess water inside and out.
Dry:
Gill Boots should be allowed to dry naturally away from a direct heat source. You can improve the drying time by placing screwed up newspaper inside the boots. For best results dry for at least 48 hours.
Protect:
Once fully dried, your Breathable boots can be treated with a Shoe Care Product such as Nik Wax or Grangers Conditioner for Leather. This will soften the leather and add a degree of water-repellency to the outside of the boot. To protect your rubber boots we recommend that they are stored out of direct sunlight.
UV Tec
Tops
-40° Easy care wash
-Low heat iron
-Do not iron logos or transfers
-Iron on reverse
-Do not use fabric conditioner
Bottoms
-40° Easy care wash
-Low heat iron
-Low tumble
-Do not use fabric conditioner
Baselayers
-30° Delicate wash
-Wash separately
-Do not iron
-Low tumble
-Do not use fabric conditioner
Midlayers
-30° Delicate Wash
-Wash separately
-Do not iron
-Low tumble
-Do not use fabric conditioner
-Do not store wet
Fleece
-40° Easy care wash
-Wash separately
-Do not iron
-Low tumble
-Do not use fabric conditioner
-Do not store wet
Softshell
-30° Delicate Wash
-After use rinse with fresh water
-Wash separately
-Do not store wet
-Drip dry only
Bags & Luggage
-Wipe clean with damp cloth
-Use soft brush to remove salt & grit
Sunglasses
-Rinse in fresh water
-Use provided soft case to clean lenses
Waterproof Socks
-30° wash
-Do not iron
-Do not dry clean
-Do not tumble dry
-Do not bleach
