Professional Wash & Dry
Synthetic Insulated Jacket Wash
A fabric-specific wash and dry for synthetic insulated jackets that lifts dirt, sweat and oils, then re-lofts the fill to restore warmth.
From £29.99
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Specialist performance care
Cleaned. Protected. Restored.
Technical fabrics, down insulation, leather and waterproof membranes — each item assessed and cared for with the right process for its material.
- Booked online, brought in person
- Inspected and checked in with you
- Fabric-specific care
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Fabric-specific careEvery item assessed and matched to the right process
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Booked online, brought in personChecked in with you at our unit in Louth
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Up to 14-day turnaroundFrom the date your item is checked in and accepted
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Made to last longerCare that extends the life of your gear
Shop by gear
Choose your gear
Three ways in, matched to what you bring us. Every category is cared for with material-specific processes.
Shop by treatment
Three treatments, clearly different
Not sure which your gear needs? Here’s exactly what each one does.
| Sterilise & DeodoriseSanitised beyond the surface | Professional Wash & DryThoroughly washed, gently dried | Wash & ReproofWashed, then re-protected | |
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| What it does | A professional sanitising process works at a microscopic level to target odour-causing bacteria, fungi and mould, and to break down smoke, sweat, damp and pet odours at their source — with no liquid washing. Ideal for items not suited to a conventional wash. | A controlled, fabric-specific wash and dry that protects technical materials, fills and finishes. Down and insulated items are professionally re-lofted where condition allows, protecting loft, warmth and fabric integrity. | First we remove the dirt and residue that impair breathability and insulation, then restore water repellency with a professional-grade DWR treatment that reactivates the fabric without compromising membrane integrity. |
| Liquid washing | None — a dry process | Controlled and fabric-specific | Yes, before reproofing |
| Water repellency | Not part of this service | Not part of this service | Restored with professional-grade DWR |
| Down & insulation | Treated without washing | Re-lofted where condition allows | Not part of this service |
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| See Sterilise & Deodorise | See Professional Wash & Dry | See Wash & Reproof |
Team kit washing
Your Team Plays. We Handle the Kit.
From one-off tournament loads to regular in-season washing, The Gear Spa provides carefully managed kit cleaning for clubs, schools and sporting organisations.
- Complete squad loads handled together
- Counted and checked in with you
- Repeat and seasonal arrangements
How it works
Book it, bring it in, collect it
Paying online reserves your cleaning service. Your item is checked in with you in person, and treatment starts once it has been assessed and accepted.
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Choose a service
Pick the cleaning, sanitising or reproofing treatment that matches your item.
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Give us the details
Item type, the main problem, known stains and any existing damage — so we can confirm the right process.
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Book and pay
Payment reserves your cleaning service. It is a booking, not a delivery — please do not post or courier items to us.
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Bring it in and check in
Bring the item to us in Louth with your order number. We record its condition with you and explain any risks before we start.
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Collect in person
We contact you when it is ready, and you or an authorised representative collect it.
Price, what we need from you and how check-in works are all made clear before you pay.
Drop-off & collection
Book online. Bring it to us in person.
Paying online reserves your cleaning service. Your item is checked in with you at our unit in Louth, and collected in person once the work is done.
Where to bring your item
The Gear SpaBolingbroke Road, Units 4-5, Louth, LN11 0WA, United Kingdom Directions and map (opens in a new tab)
When to bring it
We confirm your drop-off time with you by email after you book.
Questions before you visit? Email support@thegearspa.co.uk.
What happens on arrival
Bring your order number. We check the item in with you, record its condition, and treatment begins once it has been assessed and accepted. Please do not post or courier items to us.
We contact you when your item is ready. Items are collected in person by you or by someone you have authorised in writing.
What to bring
- Your order number or booking confirmation
- The item or items listed on the booking
- Any care labels or manufacturer instructions you still have
- Details of known stains, damage or previous repairs
How to prepare your items
- Empty every pocket and remove valuables, keys and electronics
- Remove detachable accessories you do not want treated, such as fur trims or liners
- Do not attempt to pre-treat stains with household chemicals
- Tell us about previous repairs, re-waterproofing or home washing
- For team kit, bag it by squad or age group and label the bag
What happens at check-in
- We confirm the item matches your booking and count the pieces.
- We record the condition we can see, including existing marks, damage and previous repairs.
- We check pockets and hand back anything left inside.
- We review care labels and material information with you.
- We confirm the treatment you have booked is the right one.
- We explain any risks specific to your item, and you confirm you are happy to proceed.
- Once the item is accepted, it goes into the process and the turnaround clock starts.
If we cannot accept an item
We may decline an item that is unsuitable or unsafe to process — for example where contamination, structural failure or material breakdown means treatment would risk damage. We will explain why at check-in, suggest an alternative where there is one, and refund the booking for any item we decline before treatment begins.
Who can collect
Items are released to the person who booked them, or to someone that person has authorised in writing before collection. For clubs and organisations, tell us at drop-off who is authorised to collect, and we will record it against the booking. We ask collectors to quote the order number.
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3-in-1 Jacket Wash
Specialist wash and dry for 3-in-1 jackets — outer shell and zip-in liner cleaned, dried and re-lofted to restore warmth and feel.
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Wash & Reproof
Wash & Reproof
A specialist clean that lifts performance-robbing residue, then restores water repellency with a professional-grade DWR treatment.
From £19.99
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Why specialist care
A standard wash can quietly ruin good gear
Technical materials rely on structure — loft, membranes, coatings and finishes. Domestic detergents, heat and agitation strip exactly what makes them work. Specialist care protects performance and extends the life of what you own.
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Waterproofing
DWR finishes wear off with use and washing. Reproofing reactivates repellency so water beads instead of soaking in.
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Insulation
Down and synthetic fills clump and lose loft when washed badly. Correct drying restores volume and warmth.
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Breathability
Oils, sweat and residue clog membranes and fabrics. Fabric-specific cleaning clears them without damage.
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Odour & hygiene
Odour lives deep in linings and padding. Sanitising treatment targets it at source, not just the surface.
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Lifespan
Looking after good gear means buying less of it. Care is the most sustainable upgrade you can make.
Our process
Careful, methodical, material-first
We don’t batch everything through one cycle. Each item is assessed, matched to a process, treated and checked — so it comes back performing, not just looking clean.
- AssessItem checked in with you; fabric, construction, condition and suitability confirmed.
- MatchThe right treatment and settings selected for the material and issue.
- TreatCleaned, sanitised or reproofed with professional-grade products and controlled process.
- RestoreDown re-lofted, DWR reactivated, finishes protected — where condition allows.
- Check & hand backInspected against the condition recorded at check-in, then ready for you to collect.
We show our process, not staged results. Every item is treated on its individual condition — we’ll always tell you if an outcome is uncertain before we begin.
Technical and high-use gear — outdoor jackets, down insulation, sleeping bags, tents, ski wear, motorcycle leather and textiles, footwear, workwear, duvets, pillows and everyday laundry. Each item is assessed and cleaned using a process matched to its material.
Choose your service, tell us about the item and pay online. Payment reserves your cleaning service — it is a booking, not a purchase of a physical product. You then bring the item to The Gear Spa in person with your order number, we check it in with you and record its condition, and treatment begins once the item has been assessed and accepted.
To The Gear Spa, Unit 5 Tekori Court, Louth, LN11 0WA. We confirm your drop-off time with you by email after you book. Bring your order number with you.
Standard turnaround is up to 14 days from the date your item is checked in and accepted. The clock starts at acceptance, not when you book.
Please don't. We are not set up to receive items by post or courier and we cannot guarantee that anyone will be available to accept or sign for a delivery, so we cannot be responsible for an item while it is in the postal or courier network. If an item does reach us that way we will not turn it away: we will contact you, keep it safe, and agree with you what happens next. Every item is inspected and checked in with you in person before treatment begins, which is what lets us record its existing condition together and explain any risks specific to it.
We contact you when your item is ready and you collect it in person. Items are released to the person who booked them, or to someone that person has authorised in writing beforehand.
Sterilise & Deodorise is a dry sanitising and odour treatment with no liquid washing. Professional Wash & Dry is a controlled fabric-specific wash and dry. Wash & Reproof cleans then restores water repellency with a professional DWR treatment.
General Laundry is charged per kilogram at £4.99/kg. Use the quantity selector to set your own estimate of the weight you are bringing in. We weigh the load with you at check-in: if it weighs more, we tell you the extra amount and only charge it if you agree at that point — you can reduce the load or cancel for a full refund instead. If it weighs less, we refund the difference without you having to ask.
We use specialist, fabric-appropriate processes to give the best achievable result and will advise during assessment if an outcome is uncertain. We treat each item on its individual condition rather than promising a fixed result.
Ready when you are
Bring your gear back to life.
Answer four quick questions and we’ll route you to the exact service your item needs.