A ski suit is a technical garment designed to protect against cold, snow, and moisture. For this reason, washing your ski suit without damaging it requires specific care, especially when it comes to technical fabrics, padding, and waterproof membranes.
The trick is to choose a low temperature and avoid harsh detergents, preserving waterproofing, breathability, and thermal insulation.
Here’s a practical guide to wash and dry winter sports clothing without damaging it, supported by hOn technology.
Practical Tips to Wash Your Ski Suit
1.Always Check the Label
Before washing, check the care label: each suit may have different needs depending on fabrics, padding, and technical membranes.
💡With hOn’s Label Scanner, you can photograph the label and get recommendations for the ideal program, saving the information in your digital wardrobe.
2.Prepare the Garment for Washing
- Close zippers, buttons, and Velcro to prevent tears;
- Empty all pockets;
- Remove any mud or salt residues;
💡For stains, hOn’s Stain Guide helps you treat them correctly before washing. Select the stain and fabric to get step-by-step instructions.
3.Choose the Right Detergent
To wash your ski suit without damaging it, avoid fabric softeners, bleach, and aggressive detergents that can harm technical fibers and reduce waterproofing. Opt for a gentle or sports-specific detergent instead.
4.Set temperature and spin matter
Generally recommended:
- Wash at a low temperature (30°C or as indicated on the label)
- Gentle spin to avoid stressing the padding
💡 With hOn, you have access to specific programs for sports clothing, especially ski suits. Filter the program list by “Sports” and choose your cycle to get the correct guidance and start it directly from your phone. Cycles are available not only for ski suits, but also for other technical clothing.
Drying: Air or Dryer?
Drying is as delicate as washing.
- Air drying: Hang the suit in a ventilated area, away from direct heat sources like radiators or strong sunlight.
- Tumble dryer: Only if allowed by the label and using gentle, low-temperature programs. Incorrect drying can damage padding or cause shrinkage.
💡From the hOn app, you can choose the ideal programme, such as the Waterproof Regeneration cycle. If your washing machine and dryer are synchronised, the correct settings are shared automatically.
Smart Support from the hOn App
The hOn app is a reliable tool for winter sportswear care, helping you manage every step of washing and drying safely and easily. It allows you to:
- Correctly interpret labels and save all information;
- Treat stains properly before washing;
- Start the specific cycle for ski suits and technical garments;
- Manage drying with gentle programs that respect the padding.
By following these tips and using smart tools like hOn, it’s possible to wash your ski suit correctly, preserving comfort, protection, and performance season after season.
