Care guide

Look after your belts and they'll look after you, run after run! Our mic belts and pouches are made from elastic, powernet (a nylon/spandex mix), polyester mesh and Velcro. Sweat, heat and fabric softener are their arch-enemies, so here's how to keep them happy.

After every show

• Take the transmitter or receiver out, and unplug any mic cable.
• Open the pouch and hang the belt up to air. No bundling it up damp in a bag or wig box overnight!

Washing

• Wash regularly during a run, especially in hot or high-energy shows.
• Close every Velcro tab first, so the hooks don't grab everything else in the wash.
• Pop belts and pouches in a mesh wash bag. Our wash bags are made for exactly this.
• Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle or delicates cycle, or hand wash in lukewarm water.
• Use a mild detergent. Skip the bleach and fabric softener: softener coats the elastic and Velcro, so they lose their stretch and grip.

Drying

• Gently reshape and air dry, flat or hanging.
• No tumble dryers, irons or radiators, please! Heat weakens the elastic and spandex.

Keeping Velcro grippy

• Every now and then, pick the fluff and hair out of the hook side with a fine comb or an old toothbrush.

Storage

• Store clean and dry, flat or loosely rolled, out of direct sunlight.

Good to know

• Our standard pouches aren't waterproof. Got a wet scene? Ask us about semi-waterproof custom pouches.
• Elastic naturally relaxes over time. If a belt has lost its stretch, it's time for a new one (most departments keep a few spares in the kit!).

Any questions? Drop us a line at info@aldbelts.com – we're always happy to help.