FR Balaclava Care Guide
Here's how to keep your FR Balaclava as fresh as the day you got it and retain color fastness:
Always machine wash on "low", "gentle" or "delicate" setting and line dry in the shade.
Never wash with dark colors or use strong detergents. Do not Iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener (Fabric softener can harm the FR Properties of the balaclava). To retain low NIR reflectivity, do not use detergents with optical brighteners.
For more information on FR gear care, see the fabric OEM's article on the subject
Due to the elastane content of the balaclava, it's normal for it to stretch over use and to slightly shrink in the wash. It may require it to be re-broken in but it will retain its shape for years to come.