Using a higher temperature will affect the stiffness of your garments. Always check the washing instructions of your garments. 

The powder might get into the fabric and will affect the stiffness of your garments. 

The high tempatures will affect the rubber used in the garments. To dry your garments you could role them in a towel, press the "water" out and hang them to dry (inside or outside in the shade).  

The heat will affect the rubber being used in your garments. To dry your garments you could role them in a towel, press the "water" out and hang them to dry (inside or outside in the shade).  

The sun will affect the stiffness of your garments. 

There are  many aids avaible to help you to put on and off your garments. A document with aids will be uploaded soon. 

Please read the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your compression garments. 

Please do not use softener, bleach or vinegar. 

Exchanging your garments depend on your lifestyle and individual needs. However, the garment manufacturers recommend to change them every 6 months. If the user has a physical labour or is physically very active they might need to change them more often. Compression gloves, for example, will always be subject to more wear than other garment pieces.

A compression stocking produced to RAL standard guarantees that the compression will last for 6 months with daily use and washing.

Smaller items such as toe caps and gloves can be washed in mesh bags (for lingerie) to avoid them getting stuck in the rubber ring of the washing machine.