WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO WASH MY LOEKA CLOTHING?

Machine wash in lukewarm or cold water and hang to dry or tumble dry at a low temperature. Do not bleach, avoid use of fabric softeners and do not iron or dry clean. For best results, launder garment with like colors.

HOW DO I WASH MY LOEKA WATERPROOF ITEMS?

Be sure to unzip all zippers before you wash the items. You can wash then in a regular washing machine, in warm (not hot) water, on a gentle cycle. We suggest the use of cleaners designed specifically for waterproof items, such as Nikwax or Granger's, which work exceedingly well - even in hard water they rinse free. Many commercial soaps and detergents have UV brighteners, perfumes or whiteners and these are not recommended. Avoid any cleaners that have fabric softeners in them (such as Woolite®). Common household detergents could interact with the DWR finish and may interfere with the performance of the waterproof items if they are not totally rinsed out of the material.

Run the garment through at least one rinse cycle and hang to dry. Do not dry clean or store when wet.

HOW DO I GET STAINS OUT OF LOEKA CLOTHING?

To get gum or sap out of a garment, first freeze the substance with some ice, and then use a dull butter knife to scrape off as much as you can. Soak the garment in a water/white vinegar solution, and then either wash it in warm water with mild powder laundry detergent or with a cleaner specifically designed for cleaning synthetic garments, such as Granger's G-Wash plus. For really stubborn stains, brush with a soft bristle brush, like an old toothbrush, using G-Wash diluted with 3 parts water. Granger's spray cleaner is especially effective on stubborn stains.

To get grease out of a waterproof garment you should dampen the stain and rub the stained area with Granger's G-Wash diluted with 3 parts water (dishwashing detergent can also be used with fair results). You can then clean the item in warm water, again using the Granger's G-Wash (see above: "How do I wash my waterproof jacket?"). If the stain persists, you can use Granger's spray-on cleaner or sponge it with a safe cleaning fluid or mineral spirits; both can be found at a grocery store.

PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS TEST A SMALL CORNER THAT CAN NOT BE SEEN TO DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MIXTURE IS CORRECT AND WILL NOT REMOVE THE COLOUR FROM THE CLOTHING.