Caring for your compression vest
Hand wash regularly
Hand wash regularly
Like any item of clothing, you should make sure you wash your vest regularly as bacteria can build up and cause skin irritation.
For any small marks such as anti-perspirant or skin transfer etc, you can use a damp cloth or a baby wipe to clean your vest if you're in a hurry
Hang to air dry
Hang to air dry
This means don't hang it on a radiator to dry, don’t leave it out in the hot sun, or use a tumble dryer.
Do not iron directly
Do not iron directly
If your vest is creased, you can turn it inside out and iron only the cotton inside the front on a low-to-medium heat and this will take the creases out from the front.
The rest of the vest will be pulled tight when you put it on so any other creases shouldn't show.
If you would like to iron the rest of the you could use a tea towel in-between the vest and the iron to protect it from the heat. It will melt onto your iron if you don't!
Use a fabric softener for a few washes to get an softer feel against your skin
Use a fabric softener for a few washes to get an softer feel against your skin
As part of the compression design, our vests contain a front panel made from strong cotton which doesn’t stretch. This can feel a little stiff and could cause some irritation for wearers with sensitive skin.
How to hand wash your vest
- Fill up your sink with lukewarm water
- Add a tablespoon of detergent
- Place your vest in the water and gently swirl it around with your hands for at least 2 minutes. Don't scrunch it up
- Leave it in the water for 30 minutes or more
- Drain the sink and refill with fresh water to rinse the garment and remove the suds
- Repeat as many times as you need to make sure all the detergent has been washed away
- Pat dry with a towel and hang it to dry
