GILL - Product Care

Gill Product Care

Gill Sailing Clothing & Equipment - Product Care

Gill Marine provide the following advice for the protection and care of Gill Clothing and Accessories

Waterproofs

After use rinse with fresh water
30° Delicate Wash
Do not store wet
Drip dry only

Drysuit

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

Hiking Pants, Buoyancy Aids, Harnesses, Wetsuits

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

Dinghy Waterproofs

After use rinse with fresh water
30° Delicate Wash
Do not store wet
Drip dry only

Rash Vests

After use rinse with fresh water
30° Delicate Wash
Wash separately
Do not store wet
Drip dry only

Gloves

After use rinse with fresh water
30° Hand wash

Footwear

Neoprene Boots/Shoes

Rinse in fresh water

Rubber & Breathable 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.

Technical Apparel

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