How to Wash Snowboard Gloves

Snowboarding gear such as gloves needs to be maintained properly.

Keep your snowboard gloves in good condition to prolong their life and to ensure that your hands will remain warm and dry. One of the most important parts of maintenance is to properly launder the Gore-Tex or other waterproof material from which the gloves are made. Most gloves are machine washable and should be properly washed whenever they get dirty.

Things You'll Need

• Aerosol prewash treatment
• Washing machine
• Powdered detergent
• Warm iron

Instructions

1. Saturate any stained areas on your waterproof snowboarding gloves with an aerosol prewash treatment.

2. Machine wash the gloves with powdered detergent in warm water. Use a gentle cycle.

3. Tumble dry on medium heat.

4. Touch up the gloves with a warm steam setting on your iron. This will help restore the water beading fabric treatment on your gloves' outer surface, REI advises.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the special care instructions on the gloves before washing.

• Do not use liquid soaps or special waterproof soaps when washing Gore-Tex or other waterproof gloves. This can damage the material.

• Do not use chlorine bleach.

• Some gloves are only hand-washable. Do not machine wash gloves if the manufacturer recommends against it.

• Some gloves are not meant to be put into a dryer. Drip dry those gloves according to their specific instructions.

• Do not twist or wring the gloves; you'll risk damaging their shape.

References

• REI Expert Advice: Washing Gore-Tex Outerwear
• Clean Run: SealSkinz Waterproof Gloves Care