Is hand washing more thorough than using a washing machine?
No. Hand washing is not more thorough. However, compared to machine washing without a glove bag, it will preserve the grip of your gloves for longer.
The reasons for this are that
- The spin cycle shaves off the coating of your gloves like Swiss cheese.
- Ordinary laundry detergent causes the sensitive latex of your gloves to dry out faster and become brittle.
Will goalkeeper gloves get ruined in the washing machine?
Yes . The spin cycle is a real challenge for your gloves – but not in the GloveBag . Here, your gloves are ideally protected, so they come out of the machine undamaged and with the perfect residual moisture level after spinning.
Will regular laundry detergent damage the coating on my gloves?
Yes . That's why you should only use mild detergents, such as delicate detergent or baby wash . These are often pH-neutral, contain no bleach, ammonia, or other solvents, and clean your gloves gently.
Which laundry detergents should I use?
To maintain the grip of your gloves for as long as possible, you should only use mild detergents that are pH-neutral and contain no bleach, ammonia, or other solvents. Standard delicate detergents or baby washes are perfect for this. You can find these in any drugstore or supermarket.
Fun fact: For your sports clothes, which are often printed, you should only use mild detergents to prevent the print from coming off.
How often should I wash my gloves?
As often as necessary, but not necessarily after every use. It is important to wash the gloves regularly when visibly soiled to prevent dirt from becoming embedded in the latex.
