CARING FOR YOUR INOV8 PRODUCT

Find out how to take care of your INOV8 gear in our product care guide. Includes detail on washing, drying, storage and re-waterproofing.

To maximise the life of your running shoes, make sure you dry them fully between runs. When dirty or muddy, clean your shoes to maintain the flexibility of the upper and its resistance to wear.

WASHING:

For best results hand wash your shoes as close to the end of your run as possible. To wash your shoes:

1. Remove the insoles and loosen or remove the laces.
2. Brush off dried/caked mud using a soft brush.
3. Rinse your shoes under cold running water while brushing off any remaining mud/debris (an old toothbrush is perfect for this).

DRYING:

Place your shoes in a warm room, an airing cupboard or outside (but not in direct sunlight) to dry. Do not dry your shoes in a tumble drier or next to radiators, fireplaces or hot summer sunlight.

You can speed up the drying process by removing the shoe’s insole and shoelaces, and by stuffing them with newspaper.

Make sure your shoes are completely dry before wearing again.

RE-WATERPROOFING:

As with all water-repellent treatments, over time they begin to lose their effectiveness. To maintain your shoe’s waterproof finish, we recommend periodically re-waterproofing them using a product such as Grangers® Footwear Repel Plus.

To maximise the life of your gym shoes, make sure you dry them fully after every workout. You should clean them periodically too, to maintain the breathability of the shoe’s upper.

WASHING:

For best results hand wash your shoes as close to the end of your workout as possible. To wash your shoes:

1. Remove the insoles and loosen or remove the laces.
2. Rinse your shoes under cold running water while brushing off any dirt (an old toothbrush is perfect for this).
3. For stubborn dirt, grime and odours we recommend using Grangers® Footwear & Gear Cleaner spray to clean and refresh your shoes.

DRYING:

Place your shoes in a warm room, an airing cupboard or outside (but not in direct sunlight) to dry. Do not dry your shoes in a tumble drier or next to radiators, fireplaces or hot summer sunlight.

You can speed up the drying process by removing the shoe’s insole and shoelaces, and by stuffing them with newspaper.

Make sure your shoes are completely dry before wearing again.

It’s important to regularly clean your walking boots or shoes in order to maintain the effectiveness of its upper and waterproof membrane.

WASHING:

For best results hand wash your shoes as close to the end of your hike as possible. To wash your shoes:

1. Tip the shoe upside down to remove any debris from inside.
2. Remove the insoles and loosen or remove the laces.
3. Brush off dried/caked mud using a soft brush.
4. Rinse your shoes under cold or lukewarm water while brushing off any remaining mud/debris (an old toothbrush is perfect for this).
5. For more in-depth cleaning, and to revitalise any water-repellent treatment, we recommend using Grangers® Footwear & Gear Cleaner spray.

DRYING:

Place your shoes in a warm room, an airing cupboard or outside (but not in direct sunlight) to dry. Do not dry your shoes in a tumble drier or next to radiators, fireplaces or hot summer sunlight.

You can speed up the drying process by removing the shoe’s insole and shoelaces, and by stuffing them with newspaper.

Make sure your shoes are completely dry before wearing again.

RE-WATERPROOFING:

As with all water-repellent treatments, over time they begin to lose their effectiveness. To maintain your shoe’s waterproof finish, we recommend periodically re-waterproofing them using a product such as Grangers® Footwear Repel Plus.

EVERY TIME YOU WEAR YOUR WATERPROOF JACKET:

• Wear a long sleeve top underneath to allow it to wick sweat away from your skin and keep you dry.
• Tumble dry after every use on a low heat to reactivate the jacket’s waterproof coating.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Zip up any zips and fasten any Velcro before placing inside the washing machine.
2. Add detergent to the detergent draw of your washing machine. We recommend using Grangers® Performance Wash. Do not use fabric softener.
3. Wash your waterproof jacket according to its care label instructions.
4. Air dry naturally or tumble dry on low.

RE-WATERPROOFING:

Over time all waterproof jackets lose their water repellence. To maintain this we recommend re-proofing your jacket every 6-12 months. If you have a big race or adventure coming up, it’s always wise to re-proof your jacket.

We recommend using Grangers® Wash + Repel Clothing 2 in 1 to re-proof your jacket. This cleans and re-proofs your jacket in a single washing machine cycle. Alternatively you can apply Grangers® Performance Repel Plus spray to your jacket after it has been washed (and still wet).

Please consider the environment when deciding when to wash your clothing. Obviously if you’ve done a particularly long/intense activity in a garment and it smells, it’s probably time to put it in the wash. But you can often get several wears out of your kit without washing, by simply hanging it up and letting it air between uses.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Zip up any zips and fasten any Velcro before placing inside the washing machine.
2. Wash on a 30C cycle, or according to the garment’s care label.
3. We recommend using a detergent suitable for performance clothing such as Grangers® Active Wash. This laundry detergent is specifically formulated to remove stubborn dirt and odours, and to maintain your clothing’s wicking properties.
4. Do not use fabric softener.
5. Leave to dry naturally – do not tumble dry.

Merino wool garments don’t need to be washed as often as synthetic clothing. We recommend only washing if the garment smells, you’ve done intense exercise in it, or you know you won’t use it now for a prolonged period.

To reduce the need to wash your Merino clothing as often, let it air and dry fully between uses.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Wash on a 30C cycle, or cooler. Never wash Merino at a temperature above 30C.
• We recommend using a Merino-specific detergent such as Grangers® Merino Wash. This laundry detergent protects the natural properties of the wool and contains a cedar extract to help repel moths.
• Never use fabric softener on Merino wool.
• Leave to dry naturally – do not tumble dry.

MOTHS:

Like all woollen clothing, Merino can be quite appetising to some species of moth. To protect your clothing:

• Pack it away in a zipped bag during extended periods when you know you won’t be using it.
• Consider using a Merino specific detergent with moth-repellent properties such as Grangers® Merino Wash.
• Keep wardrobe doors and draws closed when not in use.
• Use natural moth repellents near to where you keep your Merino clothing. Moths are not fans of lavender, peppermint, cloves, cedarwood and some other strong smells.

To keep your pack or bag at its best, hand wash using cold running water and then leave to dry naturally. For stubborn dirt, grime or odour, we recommend using Grangers® Footwear & Gear Cleaner spray to clean and refresh your gear.

USE:

Our flasks can be filled with either gels or fluids.

All of our flasks, reservoirs and cups have a wide working temperature range of up to 60C/140F. They can also be frozen too – ideal for runs or hikes in warmer weather when you want to keep fluids cool for as long as possible.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

Hand wash using warm water and washing up/dishwashing liquid. Do not place in a dishwasher.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Zip up all zips on the jacket.
2. Add laundry detergent to the detergent drawer of your washing machine. We recommend using Grangers® Performance Wash detergent as it is specifically designed for activewear. Do not use fabric softener.
3. Wash the jacket separately at 30°C on a gentle washing machine cycle.
4. Once the cycle finishes, put it through an additional rinse cycle to ensure the jacket is free from detergent.

DRYING:

For best results, and to rejuvenate the Primaloft® Black Insulation ThermoPlume, it is best to tumble dry your THERMOSHELL PRO on a low heat setting. Add drier balls or clean tennis balls into the tumble drier to aid even drying and prevent the insulation from clumping.

Once the jacket begins to dry it will start to fluff up again, at which stage you can gently shake it to agitate and redistribute the down insulation. Continue to tumble dry at 15-minute intervals until the down is dry.

STORAGE:

We recommend storing your THERMOSHELL PRO loose, rather than packed down into its pocket. This helps maintain the loft (the fluffiness) of your jacket.