Caring for your gloves

How to care for your motorcycle gloves motorcycle

If you want to be able to use your motorcycle gloves motorcycle long as possible, and for them to retain their original comfort, safety, and aesthetic properties, it is important to maintain them regularly.

An essential tip: do not use the same pair of gloves every day, repeatedly and systematically. As with shoes, it is recommended that you alternate between several pairs. This allows the gloves to dry thoroughly, naturally, between each use, and reduces deterioration of the leather or other materials they are made of. In short, they will wear less quickly and last longer.

To maintain and clean your gloves, it is important to distinguish between the different types of gloves, taking into account the materials they are made of and their characteristics, and to adopt a suitable maintenance method.

We have divided the gloves into four categories that represent all the models in our range.

Here are our recommendations for easily cleaning your gloves without damaging them.

Off-road gloves

Gloves used in off-road disciplines are put through their paces. It is often necessary to clean them after each outing, both in motocross and enduro. Splashes of dirt, sand, or mud, sweat, scratches, and hands rubbing against the ground after a fall are all reasons why gloves get dirty.

To clean your off-road gloves, which are made entirely of fabric, we recommend a simple method: just as you would wash your hands every day in a sink, with soap and water!

Put on your dirty gloves.
Pre-rinse with warm water by running your gloved hands under the tap.
Add a few drops of liquid detergent to each glove.
Rub your hands together vigorously.
If necessary, use a brush or an old toothbrush for the hard plastic parts (shells, Velcro) of the glove.
Rinse with water, placing your gloved hands directly under the tap.
Repeat the entire operation once, if necessary.
Remove the gloves and wring them out in your hands to remove excess water.
You can also drain them by shaking them if you are outside.
Then leave your gloves to dry in the open air at room temperature. You can hang them on a clothesline or towel dryer. Avoid any significant sources of heat, direct sunlight, tumble dryers, hair dryers, or radiators, which could damage the gloves.

You can also wash your gloves in the washing machine. However, this requires a few precautions.

We recommend not mixing them with the rest of your equipment to prevent certain elements on the pants (leather inserts, Velcro, etc.) from bleeding, staining your gloves, or damaging them.

Set the machine to a 30°C cycle (a higher temperature could cause irreversible damage to the gloves).
Be sure to close the Velcro tabs on the gloves to prevent them from catching on and damaging the fabric of the gloves in the washing machine drum.
Ideally, place your gloves in a laundry net (cover) so that they do not come into contact with the rest of the laundry in the machine.
Allow your gloves to dry in the open air at room temperature, on a clothesline or towel rack. Avoid any significant sources of heat, direct sunlight, tumble dryers, hair dryers, or radiators.

Now you're ready for your next outing!

Gloves containing leather (entire structure or palm)

Popular on most of our models due to its flexibility, comfort, and protective properties, natural leather can nevertheless be difficult to maintain on motorcycle gloves, which are exposed to the elements, perspiration, friction from the handlebars, pollution, and sunlight. Leather requires special care and regular maintenance to preserve all its qualities over time.

To maximize the lifespan of your leather gloves, we recommend cleaning them as soon as they appear dirty, without waiting, to prevent stubborn stains from becoming permanently embedded.

Outdoor maintenance of gloves

Washing leather gloves with lots of water is clearly not recommended, so avoid running them under the tap and soaking them. Instead, use a soft cloth dampened with warm water to gently clean the gloves.
To avoid damaging the leather, do not rub hard with anything other than a soft cloth, such as microfiber, unless you are using a soft-bristled brush (such as a shoe brush).
Gently rub until the stains disappear.
Allow to dry naturally. Avoid any significant sources of heat (direct sunlight, tumble dryers, radiators, or hair dryers). This could cause the leather to stiffen and eventually crack.
Once the glove is completely dry, finish off by applying a cream, lotion, or special product designed for leather care. This will deeply nourish the leather, soften the gloves, and protect them from stains.

Interior maintenance of gloves

Prolonged use, combined with the effects of perspiration, can cause an unpleasant odor inside the gloves. To remedy this, you can find antibacterial sprays designed for fabric care in stores. You can also use sprays designed for cleaning the inside of helmets. Spray the inside of each glove and leave to dry in the open air.
Above all, never turn your glove inside out to clean it, as this could cause serious and permanent damage.

Fabric gloves, containing shells, without a waterproof membrane

When it comes to motorcycle gloves motorcycle of fabric, even though they do not contain any leather parts, they should still be washed by hand. It is strongly advised not to put them in the washing machine. The numerous components that make up these gloves (shells, heat-sealed parts, etc.) may not withstand the washing machine cycle.

Regular cleaning of the outside and inside will help your gloves retain their impeccable appearance and pleasant smell for longer.

Outdoor maintenance of gloves

To clean textile gloves, prepare a cleaning solution consisting of warm water mixed with a reasonable amount (to avoid unnecessary foaming) of detergent, preferably liquid.
Apply the mild solution using a soft-bristled brush, toothbrush, or damp cloth to clean the entire glove.
Brush gently to avoid damaging the material. Avoid soaking your gloves in water.
Then wipe with a soft, damp cloth, such as microfiber, to remove any excess cleaning solution.
Continue the operation until all traces of cleaning solution have been removed.
Allow the gloves to dry in the open air at room temperature. Avoid any significant sources of heat, direct sunlight, tumble dryers, hair dryers, or radiators.

Interior maintenance of gloves

Prolonged use combined with perspiration from your hands can cause unpleasant odors inside your gloves. This is nothing unusual.
To remedy this, use an antibacterial spray designed for fabric care, which you can find in stores. Feel free to use sprays designed for cleaning the inside of helmets, which are offered by most specialized manufacturers.
Spray inside each glove and leave to dry in the open air.
Above all, do not turn your glove inside out under any circumstances, as this could cause permanent damage.
Ensure your gloves are completely dry before using them again.

You're ready to get back in the saddle.

Gloves with waterproof membrane and heated gloves

Here we have grouped together all models containing a waterproof membrane (whether with or without thermal insulation) and gloves equipped with an electric heating system using filaments and a battery.

At FIVE, their names include the letters HG (Heating Gloves), WP (Waterproof), or GTX (Gore-Tex).

These require the utmost care when handling them during maintenance and in general.

Never immerse them in water, soak them with water from the inside, twist or wring them out, as this may seriously damage them and permanently compromise their waterproofing properties, or even destroy the electrical system contained in heated glove models.

Always remember to remove the batteries from heated gloves before cleaning them, and only replace them once the gloves are completely dry.

Therefore, you can only clean them by hand. Washing these models in the washing machine is strictly prohibited.

To care for them, follow the instructions above for textile gloves, taking care not to let water get inside.

This is even more important for these models than for any others. Never leave them to dry near a heat source. This could cause irreversible damage or even a fire hazard. The gloves could catch fire due to the presence of batteries if you forget to remove them from the gloves.

As you can see, it is important to use common sense and care when maintaining your motorcycle gloves.

Be sure to always store them in a dry, temperate place. Avoid storing them at the bottom of an unventilated bag or storing them folded and still damp at the bottom of a helmet. Instead, lay them out carefully on a shelf in a dry room, without deforming them, and place them above the rest of your equipment, rather than below it.

This ensures that they will remain in good condition for a long time.

In short, treat your motorcycle gloves motorcycle you would like to be treated, and they will thank you by accompanying you on your bike for many months, even years.