Rasputin Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Well, I finally got my 68 pattern smock today, and I forgot how well these are made! The one I have is NOS, and has a bit of a musty smell, so it needs cleaning. Whats the best way to do this to prevent damage or shrinking? I was thinking of a gentle machine wash, and letting it hang to dry. Is there a better way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Crikey There's two words I never thought I would see together (after many many years of uniformed service) "smock" and "care".................... My recollections are hot wash hot wash hot wash .....repeat till trip to QM required... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputin Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 When its issued, you do what you need to keep the NCOs off your back, when you pay good coin for it, its wise to take proper care. So then...a good regular washing and hang dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 If its just the smell thats bothering you how about spraying with something like Fabreze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglehurst Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hang it outside on a windy day when no rain expected.....will get rid of most of the smell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Nikwax do a series of cleaners that are non bio or detergent and very material friendly, also re-proffers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Dry cleaning is a no-no......this process always manages to fade garments.... Best is a very light wash........best to ask the missus though for info on this process........I can operate lathes, computers, heavy machinery, firearms, etc.......but the microwave, DVD, TV controller and washing machine confuse me (I use the 12 year old for the former)....even the vacuum cleaner is challenging.....:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The early-ish DPM sniper smock I got at Beltring last year was a bit dusty and smelly. I put it in the washing machine on the wool cycle + with some handwash detergent and it came out clean and unfaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hand wash , luke warm water in Nikwax Tech wash. Use the bath so you don't have to ball it up to much, but clean bath throughly first to remove any residue. Rinse thouroghly, Nikwax Cotton Proof is a good addition at this point Allow to drip spread flat over an airer with a towel underneath, this prevents any marks from the spreader bars. Air dry with minimum heat. The flatter you can dry it the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputin Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks for the replys guys. The Smock had a bit of mildew smell, and what looked to be several spots on the inside, so I had to do something. I ended up putting it in the washing machine usig cold water, and very little soap, then let it air dry. There is still a little bit of smell, but I think letting it air out outside this weekend in the wind will clear up any remaing smell. I've never heard of Nikwax...can I buy this in the States? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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