In years of trying it both ways, I see zero difference. Drying my kit in the dryer on low-heat/delicate immediately after washing doesn’t seem to damage the cloth/chamois despite years of doing so, is better than letting it sit wet for 2.5 days (which is how long it takes the chamois to finally air…

That is some kind of witchcraft there, I “took control” of my life (ie clothes washing) a few years back now. Weekly, one load for whites, one for coloureds, one for sports on synthetic setting with non-bio detergent. Done. Oh and a wool wash every so often. I often work out twice a day, shower …

[image] JoeX: how old are your underpants? [image]

Dude, I don’t make the rules, just follow them. I do most of the laundry, and like the rest of our lives it’s commingled. Happy wife, happy life!

I’ve had kit that’s been washed at 40deg C and it has stuck together when I’ve forgotten to lower the temperature. Touchwood washing at 30deg C has never done that. I think washing at 30deg C is better for the environment anyway and all my clothes are washed at that now. Lol, even if its not it’s ju…

I wash my bib shorts in a cold wash with the rest of my darks and then hang dry. I’ve purchased used bibs. Yes, someone else’s tushie touched the pad. But I washed it before wearing it. Assos bibs are pricey, and you can buy them for ½ off used…

[image] STP: However, I have damaged a few thing by accidentally drying them with a combination of high heat and other heavy wet clothes (e.g. Towels or sweat shirts) such that the dryer ran for a long time thus “over exposing” them to high temps. This 100%. I’ve seen plenty of sports gear me…

Acidic water don’t break down plastics or synthetics, but UV sunlight does.

No danger of that in Northern England.:wink:

I always hang dry my cycling clothing, but I have transitioned to hang drying most of my clothes. I have slowly replaced a large amount of my wardrobe with wool clothing so I can’t use the dryer. I suppose in a pinch I would toss them in the dryer on a super low or no heat setting. However, I accid…

Unpopular opinion: kit care is a lie. I've disregarded instructions for years and it's perfectly fine

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turmukhambetov January 12, 2022, 4:33am 58

I agree. My Rapha, Assos, CCN bibs survive through washing and dyring machines just fine.

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Unpopular opinion: kit care is a lie. I've disregarded instructions for years and it's perfectly fine

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