Questions for the shoeshine-boy
Athletic shoes and sportswear

 

Can I use normal shoe cream on shoes made with high-tech materials such as Sympatex?

You can only use those waterproofing and care products which do not impair the functioning of such materials. By using the wrong care product, you could seal the surface of the shoes and thus keep the material from fulfilling its intended purpose. The care products we recommend for Sympatex, such as Salamander Wetter-Schutz, Coxy Aqua Stop or Woly Fashion Leather Cream, have been tested by an independent testing institute. Since all such materials have a similar structure, you should have no problems using the same care products for materials by other manufacturers.

Is there a cleaning agent for heavily soiled athletic shoes (for example, football and hiking shoes)?

Woly Sport Wet & Soft is a cleaning agent developed especially for extremely soiled athletic shoes. It contains ingredients which effectively clean the shoes, keep their materials soft and supple, and prevent the formation of mold and unpleasant odors.

How can I clean clothing made of microfibers or high-tech materials (Sympatex or the like)?

Microscopically fine fabrics are becoming more and more popular and must be washed with particular care if they are to continue fulfilling their intended purpose. Woly Sport Tex wash & clean is a detergent for washing by hand or in the machine, which ensure that the clothing gets clean right down to the pores and helps maintain the desirable characteristics of the fabric, such as keeping it impervious to wind and water, and allowing it to breathe.


 

How can I get down sleeping bags and clothing clean?

Down is a natural product used as an insulating filler material. It is important to wash it with the right detergent, otherwise it will not do its job properly. Woly Sport Down wash & clean can be used when washing by hand or machine and prevents the down from breaking or clumping.

How can I waterproof and care for athletic shoes?

Since athletic shoes are often subject to heavy wear, it is imperative to care for them properly. Regularly waterproofing them with Woly Sport Waterproof  keeps any waterproof material insensitive to dirt. To care for smooth leather shoes, you can choose between Woly Sport Himalaya Wax or Woly Sport Wax Activ, both products which nurture the leather and keep it supple.

How can I protect sportswear against moisture and dirt?

Woly Sport Waterproof is recommended for in-depth waterproofing of sportswear and shoes made of leather, textiles or high-tech materials (for example, Sympatex), since it keeps water and dirt from getting inside the material.


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