Caring for your Joni gear: leather riding gear and Nomex race suits

To care for your Joni gear, follow the care label first. Air out and dry every piece after use, away from heat and strong sun, and store it cool and dry.

Nomex race suits are hand washed in cool to warm water with a mild detergent, with no bleach and no softener. Leather riding gear is never put in a dryer or a regular dry clean.

Also in owner support: Joni size guide · returns and exchanges for fit · warranty registration

What you need

• Mild detergent with no bleach and no softener
• A sink or tub, a soft brush or cloth, and a clean towel
• A wide or padded hanger
• A breathable cloth cover or gear bag, not plastic

Nomex race suit: after every session

1. Inspect it. Check seams, zippers, cuffs and the certification label before every use and after any incident.
2. Air it out. Hang it to dry fully, away from heat and sun.
3. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat.

Nomex race suit: washing

1. Read the label. Store sources say the care label comes before any general advice.
2. Hand wash in cool to warm water with a mild detergent.
3. Clean marks gently with a soft brush or cloth.
4. Rinse until no soap is left.
5. Press out water. Don't wring or twist it.
6. Air dry away from heat and sun. Let it dry fully before you store it; this can take 24 to 48 hours.

Machine washing and dry cleaning: sources disagree

Until Joni confirms its own label, hand wash and skip dry cleaning. If your label allows something else, the label wins.

Racing gloves

1. Wipe them clean after each use.
2. Let them air dry after each drive, out of strong sun.
3. Don't put them in a washing machine or a dryer.
4. Store them flat or on a hook, without hard folds.
5. Check the fingers and knuckles for wear now and then.

Some race gloves combine Nomex fabric with leather, so treat them gently on both counts.

Leather riding gear

The leather store for Joni riding gear is still to be confirmed. These points come from a leather garment care guide.

1. Wet leather: dry it at room temperature, never in a dryer.
2. Products: avoid cleaning fluid, shoe cream, saddle soap and mink oil. Test any product on a hidden spot first.
3. Cleaning: a regular dry clean can make leather crack, fade and shrink. Use a cleaner who specializes in leather.
4. Storage: use a wide or padded hanger in a cool, dry, ventilated place, under a breathable cloth cover, not plastic. Keep it out of long direct sun or heat.

Common mistakes

• Using a dryer, radiator or strong sun to speed up drying
• Adding bleach or fabric softener to Nomex
• Storing gear damp or in plastic
• Sending leather to a regular dry cleaner

When to replace a race suit

Replace a suit that has been exposed to fire, fuel, oil or solvents. Some events also limit gear to 5 or 10 years from the manufacture date, so check your rulebook and the label.

For damage you think is a defect, see warranty registration.

Where to find Nomex race gear

Fire-resistant suits, gloves and shoes are listed under Moto Speeds auto race gear.