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Maintenance
Inspection
Garments must be inspected upon delivery and before and after each use. Use the
following guidelines when inspecting:
• Visually inspect the garments both inside and outside.
• Look for surface damage or tears on material and seams.
• Check the function of the zipper.
If the garment has been subjected to contaminants, it should be decontaminated prior to
laundering, re-use or storage. If any damage/malfunction is found, the garment must be
taken out of service. Do not attempt to repair.
Decontamination and Cleaning
AlphaTec
®
chemical protective garments require proper care to ensure performance.
Do not use clothing items that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried.
After contact with chemicals the garment should be decontaminated with a suitable
decontamination solution prior to laundering.
Cleaning and laundering recommendations are as follows:
• Machine wash using powdered laundry detergent in warm water (<105°F or 41°C), rinse
thoroughly.
• Maximum 25 washing cycles for orange hi-visibility garments.
• For best results, hang to dry. However, garments can be tumbled dried using cotton
setting. High temperatures can separate the seam tape.
• DO NOT use liquid bleach, starch or fabric softener.
• DO NOT dry clean.
• DO NOT press or iron.
• DO NOT scrape or scrub the fabric, which could compromise its chemical resistance.
• If the garment is stained by grease or oil, a spray pre-wash can be used on the stains prior
to laundering.
• If the hook and loop fasteners become contaminated with lint, brush the hooks carefully
with a suitable small brush to remove.
Marking
Marking on the garment can be made by a “permanent marker” type of pen, however the
ink may bleed.