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>>>>>>>>It's suggested by a manufacturer that they last longer if dry cleaned.
Hmmmmmm. With the exception that any clothes may last longer if dry cleaned of course I suppose.
The problem with any form of cleaning is that the overalls *may* attract deposits which may themselves be flammable, which is why avoid soap because it reacts with hard water and leaves a chalky deposit. For that reason you should wash your fireprofs on their own, because you don't want them picking up flakes of nylon or wool for instance.
Also NEVER work in them or the oil you inevitably attact will burn....or so the theory goes....
The fabrics used in overalls are not developed especially for motor racing. They're industrial fabrics, designed to take years of rough handling in extreme conditions and poor "maintenance". What we put them through is nothing! There's no adverse reactions, it doesn't "wash out" etc etc
No idea why not use a tumble dryer for undies. Maybe the friction causes the fabric to pill? Maybe this is why the "Dry clean" option is promoted, to protect the knitted fabric?
dType38 TBQH although we recommend detergent, if you're in a soft water area the chances are you're not building up the calcium deposits.
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