cleaning flotation suit ?

[john h]

can i wash my sundridge flotation suit in a washing machine or will this damage it ?, will the suit need to be re-waterproofing after cleaning , or is there some were i can get it cleaned?

[Huge_Vitae]

I have had the same thoughts on my Fladen John.......

 

The label says that it is washable but I am worried about the drying.

 

best leave it a while till the warmer weather gets here.

 

In the meantime give it a submariners wash........

 

ie squirt some deodorant on it

[KennyC]

I usually give mine a scub down with soap flakes outside if its really pooh wash down and leave to dry - don't know about putting them in a washing machine though?

 

My mate swears by reproofing his with 'Thomsons' waterproof sealant - think its for brickwork ??

[peterthefisherman]

John I know it is wrong of me (politcally at least) to say this but: my sundridge floatation suit was disgusting. I phoned to ask if I could disregard the instructions and put it in the machine, they said no. Eventually I ignored this and did it, found no problems at all and will do it again if I need to.

[tuggs]

i have 3 flotation suits (please note i only bought 2, the other is supplied from work) and all of them i bung through the washer on a boil wash then just re-coat with G-wax or the like and they are fine (and mine get covered in more than fish guts)

[Shonzy.]

i've got a fladen two piece suit and ive put it in the washing machine and its been ok but it takes 3 days to dry

[tuggs]

shonzy.....

turn it inside out then hang over a door, mine dry in about 24 hours that way, but i also wring out the cuffs and ankles every 20 minutes for the first couple of hours

oh and if you're wondering, mine get covered in fifth wheel grease

[Guest gus angus]

It's all very well ignoring the instructions and bunging it in the washing machine but who is to blame if it does'nt do the job it's supposed to do when needed. It's your life.

[tuggs]

personally, i don't see the harm in bunging it through the washer. I use mine at work for warmth and survival if i go in the harbour.... more liable to be chopped up by two massive props than drowning though, and the other situation i wear my suits are fishing off the head, where if i go in the swell and tidal race and undertow will have me down before 20 seconds. yes i am a nutcase too

[Guest gus angus]

obviously