Maintenance

 

TEMPOTEST® solution-dyed fabrics are designed to provide durability, performance and long-lasting functionality in outdoor applications. To help preserve their appearance and performance over time, regular routine maintenance is recommended.

Due to air pollution, particles of smog or other substances may settle on the TEMPOTEST® fabric. To help the fabric retain its original appearance as long as possible, we recommend brushing marks with a soft brush to remove any solid residue (e.g. bird droppings); then treat the fabric with a solution of soap and water (60 ml in 4 litres of water at no more than 40 °C). After carrying out this procedure, rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of soap.  Leave the fabric to dry in the open air before rolling it up again.
 
Should substances such as tree resin or other organic material, on which mould can grow, become deposited, it is advisable to treat the fabric by gently rubbing the affected area with a solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) – not mild bleach – diluted in water (ratio 1:4).
 
HOWEVER: Do not use bleach on TEMPOTEST® RESINATO, TEMPOTEST® STARLIGHT RESINATO and TEMPOTEST® STARLIGHT FR fabrics.
 
Do not steam-iron, machine-wash or tumble-dry TEMPOTEST® fabrics. In resin-coated fabrics, irregular maintenance may compromise the waterproofing. Over time, to compensate for the natural loss of water-repellency, we recommend using the T202 spray, available from leading retailers.

 

It is always advisable to take action soon on stains to avoid long contact that would allow the substance to penetrate into the fibres, so making it more difficult to spot-clean.

Tempotest Home® with PFAS FREE water-repellent finishing can be dry-cleaned or washed in a washing machine with a gentle 30°C cycle, with soft detergent, low speed spin dry, then air dry. Do not use a tumble dryer. If required, dry-iron with a maximum temperature of 110°C. 

Greasy stains (oil, mayonnaise, etc.) on Tempotest Home® fabric should be dry cleaned immediately. To remove a single stain, after dabbing and removing the greasy substance, a solvent-based product can be used according to the manufacturer's instructions (commercially available trichloroethylene or solvent-based foam).

If substances like tree resin or similar (where mould can grow) are deposited on the fabric, it is advisable to treat Tempotest Home® fabric by gently rubbing the affected area with a solution of bleach containing sodium hypochlorite – not gentle bleach - diluted 1 part bleach to 4 parts water. 

After this treatment, it is always necessary to rinse the fabric thoroughly and then let it dry in the shade to avoid any yellowing effect.

Parà cannot be responsible for fabrics problems coming from washings that has not followed the above mentioned washing instructions.