Equestrian Breeches & Tights - Washing Guide
How to Wash and Care for Your Breeches & Riding Tights
Delzani breeches and equestrian tights are designed to perform under pressure whether that’s in the saddle, at training, or in competition. A little care between rides helps protect the stretch, grip, and colour that make your favourite pair last season after season.
Classic vs Stretch Fit – Know Your Fabric
Our Classic Fit Breeches use traditional woven performance fabric for structure, polish, and that timeless equestrian silhouette. They’re durable, refined, and hold their shape beautifully.
Our Stretch Fit Breeches and Riding Tights use advanced knitted sportswear-style fabric for freedom and flexibility more like your favourite activewear, but engineered for the saddle. The four-way stretch adapts effortlessly to your body, providing a forgiving, supportive feel that suits a wider range of shapes and movements.
Both styles are crafted with technical fibres and silicone grip detailing that deserve a little extra care. Here’s how to keep them performing and looking their best.
Step-by-Step Care Guide
1. Wash only when needed.
Air out between rides to preserve elasticity and avoid over-washing. Frequent washing can shorten the life of technical fabrics.
2. Cold water only.
Hot water breaks down spandex and weakens silicone grip. A gentle, cold cycle (30°C or below) keeps fibres strong and shape-retentive.
3. Choose mild detergent.
Avoid bleach, strong stain removers, or softeners—these block breathability and can unstick silicone prints. A pH-neutral or sport-specific detergent is best.
4. Turn inside out.
Always wash breeches and tights inside out. This protects silicone seats, trims, and any metallic fittings, and keeps colours vibrant.
5. Wash separately.
Light-coloured breeches, especially white or beige, should be washed apart from darker garments to prevent colour transfer.
6. Front loader preferred.
Top-load agitators can overstretch fabric. If you use a top loader, place garments in a delicates bag for protection.
7. Air dry, never tumble dry.
Heat damages stretch fibres and grip. Dry flat or hang inside-out in the shade to maintain elasticity and colour.
8. Skip soaking.
Extended soaking or pre-treating with harsh chemicals can corrode zips and buttons. Spot clean instead.
White Breeches Turning Yellow? Here’s Why
White and light breeches naturally demand more care. If they begin to yellow, it’s usually not a fabric fault; it’s chemistry.
- Bleach overuse: Chlorine reactivates the natural yellow undertones of nylon and polyester fibres.
- Sun exposure: UV rays intensify the bleaching process, causing fibre oxidation.
- Metal-heavy water: Minerals such as iron and manganese react with the detergent, leaving rust-coloured tones.
- Too much detergent: Excess soap can bake into fibres during heat exposure, dulling brightness.
Delzani Tip: Choose a bleach-free detergent, use cold water, and let your breeches dry naturally in the shade. For white fabrics, a gentle oxygen-based whitening agent is a safer alternative to chlorine bleach.
Advanced Fabric Care: Preserve the Performance
- Pre-treat stains quickly. Mud, grass, or makeup marks should be dabbed (not rubbed) with cold water before washing.
- Skip fabric softeners. They coat technical fibres, trapping odour and reducing moisture-wicking ability.
- Close zips and Velcro. Prevent snags and friction in the drum.
- Do not iron silicone areas. If ironing is necessary, turn the garment inside out and use a low setting with a protective cloth.
Quick Care Summary
- Cold wash only (30°C max)
- Inside-out washing & drying
- Gentle, sport-safe detergent
- No bleach, soaking, or tumble drying
- Avoid fabric softeners and harsh chemicals
By giving your Delzani breeches and tights the same care you give your tack, you’ll enjoy the same comfort, stretch, and confidence on ride 100 as you did on day one.
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