Maintanence of Elite Bags

Maintenance of your Elite Bags https://www.elitebags.es/en/news/maintenance-of-your-eb-bag/

Care of the zippers Remember to periodically clean the zippers on your bag. With a small brush, clean all the dirt that may accumulate on them Direct treatment of polyester stains Mild detergent Do not bleach Before washing: Put direct bleach-free detergent on the stain and scrub gently with a soft brush. Let it act for a few minutes Direct hydrogen peroxide can be used on blood stains to aid cleaning.

Machine wash Check the product label before putting it on the machine Try putting it in a wash bag or pillowcase 40°C delicate cycle with a textile detergent without optical brightener. Hand wash Check the product label before washing Dip in a bucket of warm water and scrub with bleach-free detergent Air dry. It should never be put in dryers

Tarpaulin cleaning Wet cloth

Dry with a paper. 4% neutral soap For a more thorough disinfection, any suitable textile disinfectant can be used.

Washing recommendations Remember to always check the label on each bag, as not all can be put in the washing machine. Before starting, check that your bag fits loosely in the washing machine and has enough space to move without problem, if not proceed to manual washing.

If your bag has a metal frame, check if it can be removed before washing. Empty your bag of all removable contents. Remember to check the smaller pockets.

To treat blood stains or other fluids, proceed to directly pour hydrogen peroxide on the stained areas. If possible, try to wash the bag inside a laundry bag or pillowcase, this will prevent the tapes and velcro from getting stuck inside the washing machine. Household machine washes are recommended at 40°C on delicate cycle with a textile detergent without optical brightener. For hand washing, fill a bucket with warm water and scrub with a textile detergent without optical bright ener. For a more thorough disinfection, any suitable textile disinfectant can be used. Let your bag dry in the open air, it should never be put in dryers.

We hope that with these tips you can make use of your EB bag for a long time

safety equipment NORTHROCK Authorised Distributor:

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PROTOCOLO DE LAVADO DEL 1000D Y 600D

A continuación se detalla el protocolo de lavado para aquellas mochilas en 1000D y 600D que han sido manchadas con sangre u otros fluidos y haya que descontaminarlas: - Se procede al vertido directo de peróxido de hidrógeno sobre las zonas manchadas. - Se limpia con un papel antes de verter etanol al 70%. - Aquellos productos sin estructura semirígida interna pueden ser lavados en lavadora doméstica a 40⁰C con un detergente para textil sin blanqueador óptico. - Para una desinfección más profunda, se puede usar cualquier desinfectante apto para textiles.

1000D AND 600D WASHING PROTOCOL

Below is the washing protocol for those backpacks in 1000D and 600D that have been stained with blood or other fluids and have to be decontaminated: - Proceed to apply hydrogen peroxide directly on the stained areas. - Clean the area with a paper and apply 70% ethanol. - Those products without semi-rigid inner structure, can be washed in a domestic washing machine at 40⁰C with a regular detergent without optical brightener. - If further disinfection is needed, you can apply disinfectant product suitable for textile or textile-friendly.

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PROTOCOLO DE LAVADO DEL TARPAULIN

A continuación se detalla el protocolo de lavado para aquellas mochilas en tarpaulin que han sido manchadas con sangre u otros fluidos y haya que descontaminarlas:

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Lavar con agua y jabón neutro al 4%.

- Humedecer un paño con la solución de jabón y aplicar a la mochila para eliminar la suciedad. - Secar con un papel. - Para una desinfección más profunda, se puede usar cualquier desinfectante apto para textiles.

TARPAULIN WASHING PROTOCOL

Below is the washing protocol for those backpacks in tarpaulin that have been stained with blood or other fluids and have to be decontaminated: - Wash using water and 4% neutral soap. - Apply this solution on a cloth and wipe clean the backpack to remove dirt. - Dry it with a paper towel or a clean cloth. - If further disinfection is needed, you can apply textile or textile-friendly disinfectant.

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E-VEST’S TODAS LAS REFERENCIAS

PRUEBA (INTERNA) LAVADO CHALECO E-VEST´S PRUEBA TIEMPO TEMP

RESULTADO

Se aplica quita grasas, limpiador con alcohol, tierra, polvo y suciedad en general que proviene de asfalto, suelo y paredes. posterior al lavado vemos aún restos de suciedad en las bandas reflectantes de tela. Restos de suciedad mínimos en las bandas reflectantes de tela. resto del chaleco ok. Perdida de backing en la tela de la bolsilleria, cinta reflectante plástica retraída/arrugada., tarjetero quemado por la temperatura, trimming retraído, perdida de color negro en velcro. resto del chaleco ok, sigue siendo operativo.

Lavado 01

20 min

40ºc

Lavado 02

10 min

40ºc

Lavado 03

2h

90ºc

Resultados: • Temperatura máxima de lavado 30ºc. Preferible el lavado a mano. • Permite lavado en lavadora. • No encoge respetando su temperatura de lavado. • Las bandas soportan bien el lavado, tanto las plásticas como de tela. • Tiradores de metal sufren desgaste superficial. No afecta al uso.

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E-VEST’S ALL REFERENCES

INTERNAL TEST: WASHING E-VEST

TEST

TIME

TEMP

RESULT

Grease remover, alcohol cleaner, dirt, dust, and general grime from asphalt, ground, and walls are applied. After washing, some dirt remains on the reflective fabric bands. Minimal dirt remains on the reflective fabric bands. The rest of the vest is okay. Backing lost on pocket fabric, plastic reflective tape shrunk/wrinkled, cardholder damaged by high temperatures, trimming shrunk, black colouration on velcro lost. The rest of the vest is okay and still operational.

Wash 01

20 min

40ºc

Wash 02

10 min

40ºc

Wash 03

2h

90ºc

Results: • Maximum washing temperature 30ºC. Hand washing is recommended. • Machine washing permitted. • Does not shrink unless recommended washing temperatures are exceeded. • Both the plastic and fabric straps remain unaffected by washing. • Metal pullers suffer superficial wear, but this does not affect use.

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PRODUCT GUARANTEE AND PRODUCT CARES

According to our after-sales service and guarantee policy, our products are covered by a three

years guarantee period that includes all product faults and manufacturing defects. Therefore,

the defects caused by accidents, overweight, wear, abrasion, overexposure to extreme

temperature or extreme weather conditions, thinners, solvents, acids or any other liquid that

may damage the product and any other misuse are excluded.

It is very important to make proper use of the zippers in order to avoid any damage, for that, it

is recommended to open the zipper completely, taking the puller until the end of the zipper.

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