How to Wash Ski Gloves

Ski gloves and mittens have to withstand a lot during a ski holiday. After a week on the slopes they are likely feeling like they need a refresh. Washing your ski gloves when you are home will ensure they are ready for your next trip. Follow our instructions on how to wash ski gloves.

Hand wash

• Use a mixture of warm water and technical wash designed for waterproof clothing, such as Grangers or Nikwax.

• You can either submerge the glove for tough stains or dip a clean cloth or soft sponge in the mixture and spot clean.

• Our top tip is to wear the glove while you clean the outside as it provides a stable backing for rubbing off dirt.

• You can turn your gloves out down to the palm to get better access for cleaning the inner, but never turn them inside out entirely.
  

Machine wash

• Use a mesh washing bag, especially for gloves with straps and leashes, to avoid damage to the gloves.

• You don’t need to turn your gloves inside out for a machine wash, and doing that could damage the stitching in the fingers.

• Check that the detergent drawer is clean and empty before pouring in the correct amount of technical wash.

• Run a gentle cycle following the temperature recommendation printed on the care label.
  

Drying & reproofing

• Gently squeeze your gloves to drain most of the water, but don’t wring or twist them.

• Air dry your ski gloves away from direct heat, but you can use the tumble dryer if the care label permits.

• Waterproof or water-resistant gloves will benefit from a reproofing at this stage to restore the DWR treatment. Spray-on products, such as Performance Repel Plus, are the easiest for gloves, but if your gloves are machine washable, you can use a wash-in product such as TX Direct.

• For down insulated gloves and mittens, follow either the hand or machine guide above, depending on the care label instructions, but switch the cleaning product to a down wash.

• Down fill requires tumble drying after getting wet to regain its lofting properties.

• If your down-filled mittens have leather elements to them, follow the washing guide for leather gloves.

• Use a gear cleaner suited for leather and remove dirt by gently rubbing and spot-cleaning with a clean cloth. The most effective technique is to wear the glove while cleaning it.
  

• For gloves with leather parts, avoid touching the rest of the glove with a leather cleaner and follow the synthetic hand wash guide above for other areas. Alternatively, you can choose a cleaner that is suitable for all materials.
  

• After washing, use either a leather conditioner or wax designed specifically for gloves, to protect the leather from cracks.