Maintenance
Solution dyed fabrics of the Tempotest lines offer an exceptional combination of strength and functionality. The Tempotest fabrics are studied with the idea and the intention to be strong, durable and resistant but not only. The finishings that make them waterproof improve the already high performances and thanks to the treatment with nanometrical technologies they result to be stain resistant, easy to clean and require a minimal maintenance (but constant).
Because of air pollution, smog or other kind of particles may be deposited on fabric Tempotest: the dirt of this nature can be removed by simple brushing the surface of the fabric with a soft brush using simple a solution of water and soap (60 ml in 4 lt. of water not hotter than 40°C).
After brushing, rinse thoroughly to remove the soap completely.Avoid formation of water bags and let the fabric dry in the open air before rewind.If substances like tree resin or similar where mould can grove are deposited on the fabric, it is advisable to treat the fabric gently rubbing the interested area with a solution of bleach diluted in water.
Do not iron the fabric Tempotest with steam and do not dry by using electrical devices.During the winter season it is advisable to store the fabric in a dry and ventilated environment.In coated fabric, a bad maintenance could compromise the waterproofing.Over time to compensate the natural loos of water repellency it is advisable to use the spray T202 available at best retailer.
Tempotest Home® fabrics can be machine washed (up to 30°) without loosing its characteristics that, thanks to the nano-technologies, are long lasting. Thanks to its extraordinary characteristics of resistant to washing and fading, the Tempotest Home® product line can also be subjected to a hygienic treatment with a simple water washing with sodium hypochlorite, common laundry bleach. This treatment does not effect the colour fastness and resistance characteristics of the fabric if carried out according to the methods described below.
The hygiene treatment can be carried out exclusively with sodium hypochlorite (commercial bleach with a content of sodium hypochlorite less than 5%) and not using any kind of gentle bleach or perborate of any type as they can damage the appearance and characteristics of the fabric.
The condition of the treatment with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) indicated here below must be respected both regarding the concentration ratio between the quantity of product and the quantity of water used, and water temperature indicated should never be exceeded.
Tempotest Home® fabrics can be treated with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) during hand washing and machine washing at 30° C.The treatment with hypochlorite achieves two important results: first to make a hygienic treatment, and to remove coloured water-based stains (i.e. coffee, wine, beer, tomato etc.)
In the hand washing use 150 ml. (a glass) of bleach per 5 litres of water as a pre-wash. Before proceeding with normal washing with detergent. It is necessary to carry out at least 2-3 rinses with abundant water, especially for light-coloured fabric and dry the fabric in the shade.
In the washing machine, introduce about 75 ml of sodium hypochlorite - bleach - (½ glass) in the tray and wash with a gentle 30 °C cycle. If the washing machine does not have a specific gentle program with bleach addition, make a preliminary wash only with bleach at max 30 ° C, rinse and then proceed with a normal washing with liquid detergent with a gentle cycle at max 30 ° C.
The rinsing operation before washing the fabric with the detergent is essential for a good result.Never add bleach to any type of liquid or solid detergent. It is also necessary to dry in the shade.Do not use any other products instead of bleach such as peroxide-based products (delicate bleach, perborates, etc.).After numerous bleaching operations, a color decade could be observed.
Parà cannot be responsible for fabrics problems coming from washings that has not followed the above mentioned washing instructions.