Washing (and ironing ?) dyneema tree straps

[Rouskof]

Did anyone try to wash dyneema tree straps in the washing machine ?
Which temperature ?

What about ironing ?

[Intimidator]

I would just hand wash your straps. But they are going to get dirty every time you use them. Dyneema has a low melting point, so I probably wouldn't iron them. Just curious.. Why do you need to iron your tree straps?

[Rouskof]

Why do you need to iron your tree straps?

Hmmm... To have them flat on all the lenght ? They crease pretty easily, as opposed to the polyester straps. I just figured it would be easier to iron them at home once in a while, instead of spending time putting them flat along the tree bark when I want to do everything else but that. Of course, I admit there are more important things to do, but you know, I could sleep with my gear, so...


EDIT : Well I do actually sleep with it when I think of it, LOL


Plus, I like the idea of throwing my straps in the washing machine. Less the one of hand washing them : )

[Intimidator]

Hmmm... To have them flat on all the lenght ? They crease pretty easily, as opposed to the polyester straps. I just figured it would be easier to iron them at home once in a while, instead of spending time putting them flat along the tree bark when I want to do everything else but that. Of course, I admit there are more important things to do, but you know, I could sleep with my gear, so...


EDIT : Well I do actually sleep with it when I think of it, LOL


Plus, I like the idea of throwing my straps in the washing machine. Less the one of hand washing them : )

LOL that was funny. hahah. Yeah, I wouldnt iron the webbing. Washing it should be fine, but I would use a mild detergent.

[OCDave]

If you need to iron your tree straps, you really need to consider different tree straps. I consider myself a bit OCD about taking care of my gear but, I expect my gear to reliably do what is expected of it, ie lay flat against a tree.

[johnspenn]

You might try steaming them to get the crinkles out, and then running them over a counter-top corner. The steam should relax the fibers so you can get it flattened back out again.

After washing and drying, pressing them in a big thick book like a large dictionary for a day or two might also be an option.

Good luck!

[Rouskof]

Cool, got plenty of occupation for the winter, now.

[swoody126]

puttin a permanent/semi-permanent crease in synthetic fibers sounds counter productive

we were told many moons ago to not even fold our sails due to the reduction of strength associated w/ creases

our sailmaker strongly advised stuffing them into the carry bags which would reduce the loss of strength

i'd just smooth them flat when doing the set up

just this old man's 2¢ worth

[grubbster]

After washing, while they are still damp, just roll them tightly around a broomstick or some other round object. They will be flat again once they are dry.

[cmoulder]

Aren't they just going to get crinkled again the next time they're used?

I'm fairly new to this, but my plan is to rinse them in plain water when they appear to have a significant amount of dirt/dust and let them air dry. Done.