How to Clean Thinsulate Gloves

Gloves made with Thinsulate material should not just be thrown into the wash, and a dryer is not suggested either. To clean Thinsulate, it is possible to use a machine, however one should be careful what detergent and settings are used. Thinsulate material can bead up if not taken care of properly, as well as break down over time if washed too often.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Machine Washing

Things You’ll Need:

Gentle detergent, or Vinegar
Gentle detergent, or
Vinegar

Step 1

Set the washing machine to the gentle or hand wash cycle. Ensure the water is set to cold so that colors do bleed. A machine washing at normal speeds could damage the material or stretch it out.

Step 2

Pour in the proper amount of detergent based on the size of the load. Make sure that the detergent in gentle, such as infant detergent or a fine fabric wash. Harsh detergents could hurt the fibers and compromise the breathing of the fabric.

Step 3

Set the water level to the right amount for the load. It is best to run the water to the level above the amount in the washer so that the clothes don't rub together too much.

Step 4

Wash with like material and color. Rough material such as denim or items with snaps or zippers should not be washed with the Thinsulate because they might be damaging to the material.

Step 5

Place the gloves into the dryer on a low heat for a few minutes at most. Don't dry them all the way. Take them out and hang them up to finish. It is also fine to leave out the dryer altogether, and just hang them up.

Hand Washing

Step 1

Fill a sink with water and stop it up so that the water stays in the sink.

Step 2

Pour about a quarter cup of vinegar in the sink with the water and hand scrub. The vinegar will remove other odors and kill germs.

Step 3

Place the gloves in the dryer for a few minutes and then remove. Hang them outside so that the vinegar can dissipate.

Tips & Warnings

If the detergent is worrisome, the vinegar can be used in the machine. A half a cup in a small load should do the trick.

Article Written By Tara Dooley

Tara Dooley has written for various websites since 2008. She has worked as an accountant, after-school director and retail manager in various locations. Dooley holds a Bachelor of Science in business management and finance.

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