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Race Suits
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:08 am
by Richard Smith
Following Curborough, where we all soaked in a bit of rain, my race suit has now dried out, but smells a bit musty. What's the best way to deal with race suits? It is not reasonable to have them dry cleaned after each outing, and I don't want to compromise the integrity of its flame retarding quality, but is it ok to spray with Fabreeze or some other fabric freshener?
Or should I be macho and not care? !!!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:55 pm
by John Clarke
Just hauled mine out of a cool delicates wash after the drenching we had at Silverstone. Then drip dry.
Apparently, you can dry-clean nomex race suits but all mine get bunged in the washer (with help from her indoors)
Happy washing
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:30 pm
by Mary Lindsay
Usually you will find washing instructions on a label sewn into the overalls.
I agree with John, mine just go into the machine on a delicates setting and then drip dry. Dark colours fade in the sun so I suggest if this matters to you you hang them indoors on a hanger.
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:51 pm
by keith.ahlers
I used to get my overall dry cleaned but it was too expensive.
These days I put them in the washing machine for a wool wash and then hang them up inside out to drip dry.
Now, anyone need tips on how to iron a shirt?
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:38 pm
by Mary Lindsay
Now, anyone need tips on how to iron a shirt?
Jack's your man for that - he is our ironing expert.
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:38 am
by jack bellinger
of course I can advise on the cleaning of overauls/ironing of shirts !!
just give them to your Wife..
I must admit its a bit worrying Keith -- You understand how a washing machine works??
The next step is you look at your ring finger to find out what is left or right!!
love jack
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:05 am
by Mary Lindsay
of course I can advise on the cleaning of overauls/ironing of shirts !!
just give them to your Wife..
I think we have some evidence to contradict this.........
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:03 pm
by jack bellinger
That photo has been Doctered-- Rick has a much larger haed than that!
love jack
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:13 pm
by Mary Lindsay
That photo has been Doctered-- Rick has a much larger head than that!
I rest my case your honour...............
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:31 pm
by Leigh Sebba
Mary – I’m impressed with your artistic ability
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:43 pm
by Mary Lindsay
Leigh, whatever do you mean? The camera never lies!
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:44 am
by Guest
Thanks for the advice, it's nice to know I am with such a clean-living, domesticated group. I will get SatNav on to it after my next hill climb.
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:45 am
by Richard Smith
The last was from me, not guest!
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:50 am
by Mary Lindsay
I will get SatNav on to it after my next hill climb.
Is this an in joke for the Curborough set or has it some deeper significance?
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:53 am
by Richard Smith
SatNav: it is the Mogtalk name for wife. Sorry!