Washing Shakespere salt smock

The Shakespere salt smock has a handwash label on it and i cant seem to get it properly claen by handwashing it.Any one have one and how do you clean it? I was thinking of putting it in the washing machine at a low temp but i dont want to wreack it.

dont use a fabric softner as this will effect the waterproofness, you can get detergent from nikwax for cleaning waterproof gear and then retreat with a water repellent after washing.

Cheers adam where can i pick up the detergant and water repelant.

Most outdoor/camping stores should stock it, just google nikwax. I got some from the great outdoors online shop.

Thanks for your help.

try hand washing it yourself, instead of getting the wife to do it
the hands on you would give it a good trashing

I wash my gear all the time. I only had to reproof it there at the weekend. I wash mine at low temp and low spin and hang it up to dry. I use the waterproofing wash in i got out of millets

try woolite its a safe detergent HAVE YA NO TELLY!!if you want to keep it dirty use cillit bang unless your into money laundering

NIKWAX all the way................

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i think we are all missing the point here! whatever you wash it in make sure to wear rubber gloves as modern detergents can play havoc with your skin

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