CLEANING

• Follow the washing/ care instructions attached to the inside of the garment.
• Do not wash with detergent or hot water as this removes the oil and wax which are crucial to the Oilskin’s waterproofing qualities.
• When the garment gets dirty, hand wash in cold water.
• After washing, rinse well (we suggest hanging the garment outside on clothesline and hosing down).
• Do not hang on radiators, expose to naked flame or use artificial heat to dry.
• Once completely dry, the garment will require reproofing with our Reproofer Wax.
• Do not machine wash, Dry clean, starch or iron.

REMOVING MOULD

• Brush off as much mould on the garment as you can find.
• Sponge diluted vinegar onto the affected areas.
• Hand wash in lukewarm water using pure soap. Do not soak your coat.
• After washing, rinse well (we suggest hanging the garment outside on clothesline and hosing down).
• Do not hang on radiators, expose to naked flame or use artificial heat to dry.
• Once completely dry, the garment will require reproofing with our Reproofer Wax.
• Do not machine wash, Dry clean, starch or iron.

REPROOFING

• Use only genuine Driza-Bone Reproofer Wax (tin) This is a oil/wax compound that needs to be heated up by placing the tin in hot water (with the lid off) as this will liquefy the wax.
• Do not place tin in microwave.
• Place the garment on a flat surface and apply Reproofer Wax using a soft-bristled paintbrush or sponge, paying particular attention to vulnerable areas such as shoulders, neck seams and places subject to friction.
• After reproofing, hang the garment out in the sun on a warm day or use the heat of a hairdryer on a low setting, spreading the heat evenly over the coat.
• After drying, place the garment on a strong hanger and leave to cool.

STORING YOUR OILSKIN

• Always store your Oilskin in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Do not place in a cupboard or plastic bag for long periods of time as it will become mouldy.
• If your Oilskin becomes mouldy, we recommend hanging it under full sun for a couple of weeks.
• If garment is still mouldy, follow steps on how to remove mould above.
• The oil and wax proofing on your garment is designed to keep you dry but can also rub off on other fabrics, furnishings and garments so be careful when wearing or storing your coat and do not place next to porous surfaces.
• Do not stitch through or repair the outside of the fabric unless absolutely necessary.
• If repairs need to be made, please make sure the area is reproofed after repairing to prevent leaking