How to wash goalkeeper gloves
Step by step guide on how to wash goalkeeper gloves
With Goalkeeper gloves, being sophisticated and delicate items, they require special care and attention. Following our simple guidelines during the selection, usage, cleaning, and storage of your gloves is crucial for optimising their performance and durability.
Follow our step-by-step care instructions to learn more about maintaining your gloves effectively.
1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT GOALKEEPER GLOVES FOR YOU
- Choose the gloves that are made for the type of surface you regularly play on and the weather conditions you will face the most. Check out our range of Goalkeeper gloves click here
- Select the palm latex that best suits your needs. Even though all of our latex palms are made of high-quality material, they will differ in terms of durability and grip.
- Make sure to read fully about any other additional features of the glove as that can help you improve your performance.
- Choose your preferred cut and pick the right size. Glove Size Guide click here Glove Cut guide click here
2. WASH BEFORE FIRST USE
- The Key! In order eliminate any residue from the production process, the gloves must be cleaned with warm water before first using them. This will activate the latex palm and ensure the gloves achieve their best gripping potential
3. CLEAN AFTER PLAYING
- The most important part of maintaining your gloves is ensuring you keep them clean and washed. try and wash your gloves as soon as you've finished playing.
- Was your gloves with warm water (around 35º) after playing in order to eliminate dirt and grime from the palms. The dirt will damage the grip of your gloves.
- Do not use aggressive solvents, harsh chemicals or Soap.
- Always Wash by hand and not in the washing machine.
- For a perfectly clean glove, additionally use specially designed glove wash.
4. DRY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Once your gloves are cleaned, leave them out to dry at room temperature.
- Make sure you keep them away from radiators or other sources of direct heat, direct heat will dry the latex palms out which will ruin them.
5. STORE IN A SUITABLE LOCATION
- Do not expose gloves to sun light or direct light from fluorescent tubes, as this will destroy the grip and durability of the latex.
- Store the gloves in a cool, dark and dry place.
- Goalie bags are a good storage place for your gloves but you must allow them to air to avoid them getting damp and mouldy.
6. MOISTEN BEFORE PLAYING
- Ensure your gloves are kept moist before and during playing of training
- Grip is increased when gloves are kept moist during play.