Zip & Product Care Guide
How to use your Two way Zip
When wearing your EQUIDRY for riding, you must ensure your side zips are fully open and your main front zip is open from the bottom to naval height when mounting and dismounting. Also ensure you open the zipper when you sit or bend down to avoid causing pressure on the zip. If this is the first time you are using this kind of zipper, please have a look at our guide. Practice a couple of times and you will soon get the hang of it, for a smooth closing.
Place both zip sliders at the bottom of the zip.
Insert the free zip edge in to the very bottom slider.
Make sure it’s completely inserted, sitting firmly in the slider. You should feel a soft click when its in place.
Pull up the top slider to close the zipper.
Pull the bottom slider up when needed for mounting/riding etc
ZIP MAINTENANCE
A pin, a clean brush or even the hoover can be use to remove mud or grit.
Your EQUIDRY product, it may benefit from a wash to really clean the zip (please see our washing instructions below on how to wash yours).
Never force the slider because you are likely to break it. Once clean we recommend using a bit of silicon spray to really free it up.
Over time your zip may become stiff due to a build up of dirt on the teeth and inside the zipper.
A pin, a clean brush or even the hoover can be use to remove mud or dust which can cause it to jam.
Your EQUIDRY may benefit from a wash to really clean the zip (please see our washing instructions below on how to wash yours).
Never force the slider because you are likely to break it. Once clean we recommend using a bit of silicon spray to really free it up.
Should an accident happen, we can arrange a repair or replacement of broken zips on your EQUIDRY.
We will repair or replace broken zips free of charge up to a maximum of 6 months from the date of purchase if upon assessing the item we believe the zip has jammed or broken because of a quality issue that has arisen at the time of manufacture.
If a zip has broken because of broken teeth there will be a fee charged.
For all zip repair and zip replacement enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us on support@equidry.co.uk so we can arrange an assessment of your zips.
Coats must be returned to us clean and free of any mud/dirt otherwise the coat cannot be put through a sewing machine so will incur a cleaning fee of £50. We outsource all of our repairs, they are not carried out in house.
Washing and Reproofing
Waterproof clothing can lose its water repellency as dirt and oil break down the durable water-repellant coating. If you notice that the fabric of your jacket is absorbing rather than repelling water, it means you'll have to reproof it.
To get the best out of your EQUIDRY product we recommend when washing it you use Nikwax Tech wash to remove the dirt and follow the washing instructions below. Once washed you will need to apply a reproofing product such as Fabsil spray on reproof.
It is vital, after washing you give your garment time to fully dry in a warm, well ventilated room.
Run your washing machine on a hot cycle with nothing in it and check that the detergent tray is clean. This gets rid of any detergent left from previous washes, which work against your garment's waterproofing.
Gently brush off any mud, rinse off any thick dirt by hand, or for stubborn stains apply some of the Tech Wash directly onto the garment with a sponge before washing.
Fasten all zips and velcro then place in the machine.
When washing your full length coat/equiblanket you must use the full bottle due to their size. Shake bottle and pour 300ml of the liquid into the washing machine drawer.
When washing smaller items such as dog coats, exercise sheets or short coats, the amount of Tech wash can be reduced to 100ml per item, only a maximum of two garments should be placed in the machine at any one time.
Wash on a full cycle at 30°C/86°F or according to care label instructions.
We recommend spinning the coat twice to ensure all excess water is removed. You will then need to hang the coat on a clothes hanger so it can drip dry (we recommend doing this over a shower or bath). Do not hang your coat by it's hood or by using the inner hanging loop when drying. Never place your EQUIDRY product in the tumble dryer or near a direct heat source.
To maintain your EQUIDRY product's waterproof outer you must re proof after washing. We recommend using a Spray on re proof and following the instructions on the bottle.
Ensure you pay special attention to all seams and stitching.
Read the instructions clearly as some re proof products require the coat to still be wet.
Keeping your coat waterproof
Even a brilliant waterproof coat will begin to loose some of its waterproof properties after a while. This happens for a number of reasons like a buildup of dirt and oils or because of abrasion. Fear not, this does not mean you will need to invest in a new EQUIDRY! In just a few simple steps you can revive your coat by giving it a clean and applying a spray on DWR.
You can test your EQUIDRY by spraying some water on it. If the water beads up and rolls off as shown here or flys off with a good shake, you are fully protected. If on the other hand the fabric begins to darken where the water has seeped through it means it’s time to reproof your coat. A coats waterproof properties can easily be rubbed off of high contact areas like the cuffs, elbows and collars. Other areas of the coat that regularly come into contact with surfaces can also react to abrasion .
A DWR coats the individual fibres of the fabric to create a microscopic spikey surface. When water comes into contact with the coated fibres, it increase their surface tension and forces the droplets to bind together on the surface of the fabric and then roll off. When this coating gets rubbed off the water can find ways to penetrate the fabric thus making you feel damp.
To make our coats as waterproof as possible we tape all of our seams, use the highest quality fabrics and use EQUIGUARD® to provide the best level of protection possible.
If you think it is time to reproof your coat, follow our handy step by step guide above.
Storing your EQUIDRY
When not in use we recommend you use store your EQUIDRY on a hanger in a dry area and away from direct sunlight and any direct heat source.
When your EQUIDRY is wet we recommend hanging your coat on a coat hanger in a warm (not hot) well ventilated area ensuring it is thoroughly dry before being reused.
Fully machine washable
Fully machine washable up to 30 degrees but we recommend to preserve its waterproof properties that you avoid washing it too often. Never use biological washing powder/liquid or fabric softener/conditioner.
Mud friendly
When needs be just give it a wipe down (or even a hose down) with a damp cloth. We all function better with a bit of mud on us so don’t be too precious.
Avoid direct heat & Sunlight
Don’t dry clean, hot wash, tumble dry or place your EQUIDRY on/above a direct heat source.
Reproofing
Waterproof clothing and can lose their water repellency as dirt and oil break down the durable water-repellant coating. If you notice that the fabric of your jacket is absorbing rather than beading / repelling water, it means you'll have to reproof it.