Care & Washing Guide

The rules that actually matter

• Never use fabric softener on flame-resistant garments — it coats the fibres and reduces their protective performance
• Never use bleach or any bleach-containing detergent
• Never dry clean unless the garment label specifically permits it
• Wash inside out at 30–40°C on a gentle cycle
• Air dry away from direct sunlight and never tumble dry on high heat
• Do not iron directly onto sublimated graphics or printed sponsor panels

Race suits and kart suits

Turn the suit inside out, close all zips and fasten the belt before washing — open zips chew through fabric in the drum. Use a mild detergent with no softener and no bleach, on a gentle cycle at 30–40°C.

Hang the suit on a broad hanger to dry, out of direct sunlight. Sunlight fades sublimated colour over time, which is the most common reason a suit starts looking tired long before it wears out.

Spot-clean oil and fuel marks promptly. The longer a fuel stain sits, the less likely it is to come out, and fuel-soaked fabric is a safety problem in its own right.

Gloves and boots

Hand wash gloves in lukewarm water with mild detergent and reshape them while damp so the pre-curved fit is not lost. Never tumble dry — heat hardens the palm grip print and cracks it.

Wipe boots down after every meeting and let them dry naturally away from heaters. Drying boots on a radiator shrinks and stiffens the sole, which is exactly where you need feel.

Baselayers and balaclavas

Wash after every session. Sweat and body oils build up in flame-resistant knit and reduce both its breathability and its protective performance. Mild detergent, no softener, air dry.

When to retire a garment

Replace any flame-resistant garment that is torn, has damaged stitching, has been through a fire, or is contaminated with fuel or oil that will not wash out. Fabric that has been heat-damaged does not recover, and a suit that looks fine can have lost a meaningful amount of its protection.

If you are not sure whether a suit is still fit to race in, send us photographs and we will give you an honest answer even if the answer costs us a sale.