How to Care for an Embroidered Racing Jacket

An embroidered racing jacket can last for years if you treat it well. Our jackets have a polyester shell, embroidered patches and a warm full lining: here is how to look after them.

Washing

• Wash as little as possible. Airing the jacket and cleaning small marks is often enough.
• Turn it inside out and close the zip: this protects the embroidery from rubbing.
• 30°C, gentle cycle, with a mild liquid detergent. No bleach.
• For extra protection, put it in a large laundry bag.

Small stains

Dab with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap, without rubbing the embroidery. Rinse with a clean damp cloth and let it dry.

Drying

No tumble dryer: heat can damage the embroidery and the lining. Hang the jacket on a wide hanger, away from radiators and direct sunlight.

Ironing

Usually unnecessary. If you need to, iron inside out on a low setting, never directly on the patches. Placing a thin cloth between the iron and the jacket adds protection.

Storage

• Use a wide, sturdy hanger to keep the shape of the shoulders.
• Do not fold it tightly or crush it in a wardrobe, so it keeps its shape.
• Out of season, store it in a breathable cover, not a plastic bag.

A loose thread on a patch?

Never pull it. Trim it carefully with small scissors, close to the fabric.

All care instructions are also on each product page. New to racing jackets? Read how to choose your size or browse the collection.