General Care

ICON® vests are tough and designed to withstand a great deal of asphalt induced abuse, but no vest can survive every conceivable motorcycle accident. Should the unfortunate occur and you crash in your ICON® vest thoroughly review the product for any signs of structural damage (major abrasion, holes, damaged seams, etc). Should there be any damage or if you are unsure if the damage is structural you should replace the vest. Unnecessary exposure to Sunlight and UV rays should be avoided. This is most critical when storing your vest. Always store your vest in a dark, well ventilated area. Vests are best hung on a wide padded hanger. Do not wrap the vest in plastic or other nonporous materials as the leather portions of the vest need to breathe to avoid damage from mold or mildew. Finally, avoid exposing your vest (or any of your riding gear) to fumes or vapors from gasoline or any harsh chemicals. These fumes can weaken the structure of nylon, polyester, and leather lessening its inherent protective capabilities.

Pre-Cleaning

It is important to follow a few simple steps to prepare your vest for washing. Remove the insulated liner from the vest (if so equipped). When removing the liner unsnap each snap carefully - DO NOT apply excessive force - as this may break the snap. Remove all impact protectors from the vest. Make sure to close and fasten all the pocket flaps.

Cleaning

Vest (Textile Areas) - Hand wash the vest with warm water and a mild liquid laundry detergent. Hand washing minimizes unnecessary stress on the garment. A soft bristle toothbrush works well in helping to remove any bug strikes or road debris. Rinse the vest with clean water to remove all detergent. DO NOT use any form of oxygenated detergent, bleach, fabric softeners, or dry cleaning chemicals. These items will damage the vest!

Leather - The exterior of the leather vest can be cleaned with any garment leather cleaner such as ICON® leather cleaner and conditioner. Take caution to avoid getting cleaner in contact with any patches, embroidery, rubber, or plastic components. Bug strikes and road debris are best removed with a soft bristled toothbrush. DO NOT use any form of detergent, bleach, automotive cleaner, or dry cleaning chemicals. These items will damage the garment!

Should you desire to clean the impact protectors they can be cleaned by removing the protectors and wiping them with a damp cloth. DO NOT use a machine dryer. Subjecting the protectors to a machine dryer will damage them and possibly the dryer itself. The only recommended method for drying the protectors is drip-drying. Do not subject the protectors to direct sunlight, hair dryers or any type of heater during the drying process. DO NOT use an iron on any part of the protectors.

Drying

Vest - DO NOT use a machine dryer. Subjecting the vest to a machine dryer will damage the vest and possibly the dryer itself. The only recommended method for drying the vest is drip-drying. Do not subject the vest to direct sunlight, hair dryers or any type of heater during the drying process. DO NOT use an iron on any part of the garment.

Leather - If your leather vest becomes wet, dry it in a temperature neutral area away from heat or fans. Leather will dry better if it is placed on a towel to absorb water. When the leather is almost dry apply a leather conditioner, such as ICON® leather cleaner and conditioner, to keep it flexible. When the leather has completely dried apply an additional coat of conditioner. It is critical to care for your leather vest properly when it gets wet because leather can be irreparably damaged by moisture and mildew.