| Activation
Soaking Hydroweave® in water activates the cooling process.
When activated, special water retaining, hydrophilic fibers
in the batting capture and lock in a finite amount of water.
The hydrophobic fill evenly distributes and surrounds these
water-charged fibers with air, creating an ideal environment
for evaporation. This combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic
fibers delivers a slow, controlled release of moisture,
enabling hours of cooling comfort.
There are several quick and easy ways to activate
Hydroweave®.
Package Activation Method
You can use this method to quickly and easily activate your
garment.
- Place the Bodyteq garment in a plastic bag.
- Fill the bag with water until it reaches the top. Leave
enough room to close the bag securely.
- Place the folded garment into the bag.
- Seal the top of the activation package.
- Shake bag slightly and lay flat for 15-minutes.
Remove the garment from the activation package. It should
not be necessary to wring excess water from the garment.
Wipe off any excess moisture from the inner lining (the
side that you wear next to your body) with a paper towel
or dry cloth.
To Make a Zip-Lock Activation Package
You can make your own activation package by using a heavy-duty
zip lock plastic bag. This bag should be large enough to
hold the folded garment comfortably. The typical Bodyteq
garment will need no more than 16 ounces of water to activate.
The amount of water needed to activate the Bodyteq garment
will depend on the size and type of garment. Fill the bag
with 12 to 16 ounces of water and follow the instructions
given above.
Note: To avoid the formation of mold, activated garments
should not be left in the activation package for more than
24-hours. Bodyteq garments should thoroughly dry before
storing.
Submersion Method
Soak your Bodyteq garment in a sink or container of cool
water for 5 minutes to charge the special absorbent fibers.
Because Bodyteq has finite water-absorbing capabilities,
you cannot over soak or overcharge your Bodyteq garment.
- Remove excess water by wringing out the garment.
- Towel dry the inner lining and outer shell.
Machine Activation
To activate larger garments, blankets, and wraps, presoak
in a washing machine without soap and spin dry.
Hydroweave® is a machine washable fabric. With proper
care, your Bodyteq garments can withstand up to 200 washings.
Wash
- Pre-treat surface stains with stain remover.
- Presoak the item in the wash for 5 minutes to fully
activate the garment.
- Add mild detergent. CHLORINE BLEACH should NOT be used.
- Wash on gentle cycle, rinsing twice.
For ready-to-use convenience, take garment directly from
the wash, seal in a plastic bag, and store in a refrigerated
container or ice chest.
Dry
- Line- or machine-dry on low heat.
- To prevent mildew, store garments only when thoroughly
dried.
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