Look after your Flexmeter, and know when to replace it

Clean gently, with the padding in place

Use mild soap and water no warmer than 30°C, washing by hand. Do not put the guards in a washing machine or dryer. Avoid bleach, solvents, dry cleaning and ironing.

On Double, the D3O padding is fixed. It remains in the product during cleaning. Do not confuse it with the removable palm component or pull at bonded or sewn parts in an attempt to remove them.

Give the whole guard time to dry

After washing or a damp day outside, let the guards dry completely in a dry, well-ventilated place. Keep them away from direct sunlight, radiators, heaters and other sources of direct heat.

A dry-looking surface does not always mean that all the padding and overlapping areas are dry. Avoid packing damp guards away in a closed bag. Plan drying time into the end of the day so you do not feel tempted to speed it up with heat.

Make inspection a habit

• Look at the supports for cracks, breaks or lasting deformation.
• Check straps and hook-and-loop fastenings for reliable attachment.
• Look for open seams or damaged fabric around the supports.
• On Double, check the fit and attachment of the palm component.
• Replace the guards after a heavy impact, even when damage is not visible.

There is no useful universal lifetime

The instructions relate service life to use, care and storage. A calendar alone cannot describe those conditions. A lightly used pair that has been badly stored and a frequently used pair may each need attention for different reasons.

Do not cut the supports, replace straps with improvised parts or continue using guards that no longer fasten reliably. If you are unsure about damage, contact us with the model and photographs. A photograph can help identify a part; it cannot reveal every consequence of an impact.

Store them ready for the next trip

Store the dry guards flat and out of direct sunlight. Close the hook-and-loop straps so they do not catch on glove linings or other clothing. The instructions do not require special transport packaging.

Use your own pair and keep track of its use and any significant impacts. Knowing the history is one reason the instructions advise against passing used guards on to someone else.