Peej 0 #1 October 3, 2003 Hey all, help a new jumper out here if you have a minute... I've just bought my first rig I got a great price on a 170 with a few hundred on it but you can see it in certain places. Is this possible? Or a completely daft question? Thanks Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkvapor 0 #2 October 3, 2003 Well, modern parachute material is not affected by water. Pond swoopers get their canopies wet often. I'd be careful with using detergents. You wouldn't want to use anything abrasive or harsh that would deteriorate the material. You would also have to worry about shrinkage. [who here DOESN'T worry about shrinkage]. Some tape material used on canopies can shrink unevenly when drying, which causes some obvious problems. Your best bet is just to spot clean some spots with a soft wet cloth. If the canopy really looks bad, then I might continue looking for advice from someone who has successfully cleaned a canopy. If the canopy doesn't look that bad, then I wouldn't worry about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #3 October 3, 2003 Read the previous topics if you have a minuter. There was at least one topic about howto wash main.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shivon 0 #4 October 3, 2003 I thought that washing a canopy, even in water, degrades the permeability of the fabric. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #5 October 3, 2003 Last year a friend washed his dirty main in oxy-clean and was very happy with the results. I withhold judgement as I don't have enough data. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #6 October 3, 2003 You are going to receive several "answers" to your question, just like a bunch of old ladies standing around in a laundry mart talking about "how much bleach to use". E-mail or call the manufacturer. Go straight to the source and delete our opinions. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 October 3, 2003 That by far is the best piece of advice i have ever heard anywhere on this forum,,right on.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 October 6, 2003 Too true, thanks Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
