CARE OF POLO SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS

HOW TO WASH AND CARE FOR YOUR EQUESTRIAN POLOS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS

All our clothing for women and men is designed for sports use. The technical fabric is made to withstand the rough treatment that riders can subject it to while riding. As durable as it may be, you will need to wash it at some point.

As with any clothing, you should avoid washing it too often. If you simply want to remove odors, we recommend using our deodorizer for technical sports clothing.

However, clothing that is worn close to the body is often in direct contact with the rider's skin and is subject to sometimes intense perspiration, leaving marks, especially in summer. When in contact with horses, you may also stain your polo shirt, short-sleeved or long-sleeved T-shirt, or sweatshirt.

Unlike a jacket, tops are more prone to stains, which are more difficult to remove without washing.

This means you will need to wash your sports polo shirts, T-shirts, and riding sweatshirts regularly, which is why it is important to choose the right care to protect their technical properties and extend their life.

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STEP 1: EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR POLO SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE BEFORE WASHING TECHNICAL EQUESTRIAN CLOTHING

In general, it is important to choose similar colors for the garments you wash with your men's and women's polo shirts, T-shirts, and riding sweatshirts. This will prevent your garments from fading.

It is also important to separate street clothes from sportswear when washing. This is because they do not have the same technical properties and it is best to use a washing program suited to each type of garment and not to use fabric softener, as this can shorten the life of the product.

If it is not possible to separate them, you can put your top in a mesh bag. This will protect your top and filter out the small microfibers released by the fabrics during washing, helping to keep the cut intact. By reducing fiber loss, it helps to extend the life of your clothes. We also recommend that you do not use fabric softener in order to preserve your sportswear.

A DIVERSITY OF MATERIALS AND COMBINATIONS, WHICH IS WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THE LABELS

Our women's polo shirts, men's polo shirts, T-shirts, and sweatshirts for horse riding all have different compositions with a distribution of materials that varies according to the level of technicality required. Among these materials, you will find:

Organically grown cotton
Recycled polyester
Polyamide
Elastane or Spandex

Not all of these materials are equally resistant to washing programs, which is why it is important to identify them. To do this, you can refer to the labels on the garments. If you do not understand the meaning of these labels, here are some explanations that should help you.

STEP 2: THE KEYS TO OVERCOMING PERSISTENT ODORS AND STAINS TO CARE FOR YOUR POLOS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS!

HOW TO REMOVE ODORS FROM YOUR RIDING CLOTHES?

As explained above, the clothes closest to the body are the most prone to odors caused by perspiration. Odors can linger even after washing. There are techniques for removing unpleasant odors from your clothes. Here is a selection of the best techniques:

Technique 1: Apply Marseille soap and rub with a soft brush before washing your garment in the washing machine.
Technique 2: Apply a mixture of 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a little water to the area, leave to dry, and then put it in the washing machine.
Technique 3: Soak your polo shirt or T-shirt in a basin filled with ¼ white vinegar mixed with ¾ water and leave to soak for a few minutes, then wash your garment in the washing machine.

Note that these techniques are also very useful for removing stains from your riding clothes.

HOW TO REMOVE STAINS FROM YOUR RIDING POLOS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS?

For superficial stains on your tops, our laundry detergent created for the regular care of riding clothes, apparel wash for technical clothing, removes superficial stains. For more stubborn stains, use a stain remover suitable for the type of stain, which you can find in supermarkets.

When applying the product, be careful not to rub the stain, but to dab the garment with the product. Finally, follow the instructions on the bottle and leave the product to work without exceeding the recommended time.

HOW TO GET YOUR POLO SHIRT WHITE AGAIN?

Removing a stain from a colored polo shirt is one thing, but removing a stain from a white polo shirt is another, especially in the case of sweat marks. So you're wondering how to remove these sweat marks, particularly from the collar, and whether it's possible to get your polo shirt white again?

It's not the easiest thing to do, but there are several methods you can use in addition to a stain remover designed for this purpose. Here are some of the best techniques:

Lemon juice is useful for all types of stains. Squeeze the lemon, rub it gently on the stain, leave it to work for 45 minutes, then put the garment in the washing machine.
Baking soda is very effective on collars. Use sparingly, sprinkling baking soda on the collar of your shirt after moistening it. Rub gently. Rinse with an equal mixture of white vinegar and water.

STEP 3: A WASH CYCLE SUITABLE FOR THE FABRIC OF YOUR CLOTHING.

As explained above, each fabric is different and requires a washing and drying program suited to its technical properties.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS FOR WASHING YOUR POLOS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS

In general, we recommend using our special detergent for technical clothing, which is designed to preserve its properties. Alternatively, use a mild or organic detergent, avoiding fabric softener at all costs to preserve the product over time.

This is because the silicones present in these products eat away at the glues, damage the technical treatments and breathability, and deteriorate the membranes of the products. Over time, the materials lose their effectiveness, particularly polyester. For the first wash, we recommend adding an anti-discoloration wipe. Finally, do not use bleach or detergent.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROGRAM AND TEMPERATURE FOR WASHING YOUR POLO SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS

For your cotton T-shirts, polo shirts, and sweatshirts, we recommend machine washing at up to 30°C on a cotton cycle with similar colors. For Team Shirts and Team Sweatshirts, we recommend washing these garments inside out to preserve the logo.

For garments made mainly of polyester and/or polyamide, we recommend machine washing at 30°C to keep the wash temperature low. Hand washing will help preserve your garment even more. These delicate fibers should not be put in the dryer, as the spin cycle may damage the material.

Elastane materials are washable at a maximum of 30°C and should never be put in the dryer. However, you can iron this synthetic material using the delicate setting on your iron.

Finally, avoid drying your clothes on a hanger, which could distort them, and opt instead for air drying flat or hung upside down.

If you still have questions after reading these tips, please contact us via our contact form or directly by phone: +33 4 99 54 63 5

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