Following these simple steps will improve the life of your gloves and their perfomance.

1. WASH BEFORE FIRST USE
It is important that you pre-wash the gloves in cool water, without any detergent to remove any residue chemicals left after the production process. This will optimise the latex. The easiest way to do this is, is to wear them. Wash for 5 minutes or so, making sure the palms absorb the water.

2. DRYING
After pre-washing your gloves you should gently squeeze excess fluid out of the them, making sure not to rub the palms or wring them, press the gloves on to a clean, dry towel to remove excess water, allow them to air dry at room temperature naturally. DO NOT tumble dry gloves or place on hot surfaces such as radiators, airing cupboards or other sources of direct heat, as this will damage the latex, keep out of direct sunlight.

3. MOISTEN BEFORE PLAYING
Always moisten all types of goalkeeper gloves before playing. Keep the gloves damp during use.

4. CLEAN AFTER PLAYING
Wash the gloves by hand with warm water after playing. If you don't wash out the dirt it will decrease the grip of the latex. DO NOT put in the washing machine, or use aggressive solvents or harsh cleaners. 

5. DRYING & STORAGE
Follow step 2 to dry the gloves. Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Goalie bags are the perfect place to store your gloves.

Latex is a natural material and many gloves, especially those with the softer latex show signs of deterioration within minutes of use. This does not represent a faulty glove or poor latex this is what is to be expected.

The glove will remain "sticky" and provide suitable grip as intended.

Because each goalkeeper is different there is NO set time period as to how long a glove should last. Our advice is to save new gloves for matches, and older gloves for training.

The performance and grip of the gloves remain until the palm is totally worn out.

Serious keepers will generally use up to 20 pairs of gloves in one season (depending on frequency of training and playing).