To get the best prolonged performance out of any piece of Gill kit it is essential that the care instructions located on the inside of the garment are followed.

Below is a general guide on how to care for Gill technical clothing.

If you are still unsure after having read this please contact our customer service department and one of our experts will respond as soon as possible.

  • Waterproofs
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only
  • Drysuit
    • After use rinse with fresh water paying particular attention to the zip
    • 30° Hand wash
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only out of direct sunlight
    • Store flat to prevent the zip from kinking.
    • Use plastic or wooden hangers – not wire hangers
  • Dinghy Equipment:
    Hiking Pants, Buoyancy Aids, Harnesses, Wetsuits
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • 30° Hand wash
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only out of direct sunlight
    • Use plastic or wooden hangers – not wire hangers
  • Dinghy Waterproofs
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only
  • Rash Vests
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • Wash separately
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only
  • Gloves
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • 30° Hand wash
  • Footwear
    • Neoprene – Rinse in fresh water
    • Rubber & Breathable Boots
    • Clean
      Remove salt and grit by washing under a tap or hose with fresh water. The outside of the boots can be cleaned with a warm non-detergent soap solution and rinsed thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to remove stubborn residue. You can also clean the inside of the boot with fresh water and a non-detergent soap. Wipe well to remove excess water inside and out.
    • Dry
      Gill Boots should be allowed to dry naturally away from a direct heat source. You can improve the drying time by placing screwed up newspaper inside the boots. For best results dry for at least 48 hours.
    • Protect
      Once fully dried, your Breathable boots can be treated with a Shoe Care Product such as Nik Wax or Grangers Conditioner for Leather. This will soften the leather and add a degree of water-repellency to the outside of the boot. To protect your rubber boots we recommend that they are stored out of direct sunlight.
  • Technical Apparel
    • Tops –
      40° Delicate Wash
      Low heat iron
      Do not iron logos or transfers
      Iron on reverse
      Do not use fabric conditioner
    • Bottoms –
      40° Delicate Wash
      Low heat iron
      Low tumble
      Do not use fabric conditioner
  • Base Layers
    • 40° Delicate Wash
    • Wash separately
    • Do not iron
    • Low tumble
    • Do not use fabric conditioner
  • Mid Layers
    • 40° Delicate Wash
    • Wash separately
    • Do not iron
    • Low tumble
    • Do not use fabric conditioner
    • Do not store wet
  • Fleece Mid Layers
    • 40° Delicate Wash
    • Wash separately
    • Do not iron
    • Low tumble
    • Do not use fabric conditioner
    • Do not store wet
  • Crosswind Mid Layers
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only
  • Softshell
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • After use rinse with fresh water
    • Wash separately
    • Do not store wet
    • Drip dry only
  • Headwear/Accessories
    • Fleece Accessories –
      40° Delicate Wash
      Wash separately
      Do not iron
      Low tumble
      Do not use fabric conditioner
      Do not store wet
    • Knitted Hats –
      30° Hand wash
      Do not iron
      Do not tumble
  • Crew Gear: Polo and Oxford Shirts
    • 40° Delicate Wash
    • Low heat iron
    • Low tumble
  • Towels
    • 30° Delicate Wash
    • Do not iron
  • Luggage
    • Wipe clean with damp cloth
    • Use soft brush to remove salt & grit
  • Sunglasses
    • Rinse in fresh water
    • Use provided soft case to clean lenses
  • Watches