Henri Lloyd Product Care Procedures

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At Henri Lloyd we always want you to get the very best performance and longevity from your product. We are hugely proud of the reputation we enjoy for quality and innovation and as such our commitment goes beyond just the initial period after your purchase. The latest generation of fabrics offer tremendously improved levels of comfort and protection, however to maintain these high standards there are some after care procedures which need to be followed.

In between washing your sailing clothing, it is important to remember that salt is a desiccant and will attract moisture. Consequently, all foul weather gear should be rinsed periodically using fresh water (if available) to prevent salt from accumulating. This will reduce the cold, clammy feeling when first putting the garment on and will significantly increase the level of comfort for the wearer. When you have finished using the garments and before stowing them away, ensure they are thoroughly dried.

All Henri Lloyd waterproof garments are treated with a Durable Water Repellency (DWR) finish, which keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated and reducing its breathable performance. Although the DWR can be rejuvenated by either tumble drying at a low heat setting or ironing on the outer face on a cool setting in accordance with the garments wash instructions, it will eventually wear out which will in turn affect the waterproofness and breathability of the garment. When you find that water is no longer beading off the surface of the garment and the fabric is wetting out, it is time to renew the DWR.

With this in mind we have developed our own 'At Home' Advanced cleaning and protection for all Henri Lloyd Performance Gear, which both cleans the products and renews the DWR finish, it is called HL Renew.

One pack of HL Renew will renew 2 garments in a domestic washing machine. HL Renew is available to buy at all Henri Lloyd Sailing Stores, online at www.henrilloyd.com/hl-renew-7ml-twin-pack-y90042-blk and major retailers, if you need any further assistance, please contact your local Henri Lloyd dealer or email Henri Lloyd customer services

50 years of pioneering spirit

In 2015 this proud family run company continues to celebrate over half a century as the market leader in technical sailing gear and as a premium lifestyle brand. Henri Lloyd's track record of innovations have paved the way for all modern foul weather clothing, setting the standards throughout the generations for performance and comfort.

Founded in 1963 in Manchester, England by the late Mr Henry Strzelecki MBE and managed by his son's Martin and Paul since the 1980's, this British specialist clothing brand has pioneered the development of modern foul weather clothing technology and design. Starting from the very early days with 'Mr Henri' the company introduced a number of design firsts which are now accepted as industry standards including; the first ever Bri-Nylon® garment with hand taped seams, the first integral safety harness, the first non corrosive zip and the use of Velcro® as a closure on garments to name but a few.

Henri Lloyd's association with the world's sailing elite includes working with the early pioneers of solo circumnavigation and exploration; Sir Francis Chichester, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Sir Alec Rose, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and over the past twenty years with Sir Ben Ainslie CBE quadruple Olympic Gold Medallist, America's Cup winner and Team Principle of BAR. Henri Lloyd are also proud to have had gear worn in almost every major Round the World Race over the past five decades, allowing Henri Lloyd to stay at the forefront of intelligent innovation.

Henri Lloyd was also the proud sponsor of the winning entry in the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Race; Henri Lloyd – 50 Years of Pioneering Spirit, and is also the official technical clothing supplier and merchandise partner to Ben Ainslie Racing, British America's Cup Challenger.

Henri Lloyd's strong international presence sees the brand represented in over 50 countries worldwide.

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