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Vaughn Hockey World Leader In Custom Goalie Equipment MaintenanceHomeProductsDealersHow to Purchase ProductMaintenanceSizingFAQFactory TourPro ConnectionGoaltending ResourcesLinksContact Us Download 2009 CatalogGoalie Gear CustomizerVPG 7700 Limited Edition VGS 7700 Register for Vaughn Hockey email updates Maintenance Your equipment will wear much better if allowed to thoroughly dry between uses Wet materials are more subject to abrasive type wear Equipment should be air dried at room temperature DO NOT use heat to dry equipment as this can cause premature unseen damage to the surface materials and internal padding which will excelerate wearWashing Chest & Arm Protectors and Pants should be hand washed only in cold water with a mild detergent Lightly scrub the item using a sponge and then rinse thoroughly Item should be allowed to air dry DO NOT submerge any item in water because item will most likely not be able to dry properly Moist areas that do not dry properly can form bacteria and mildew Shrinkage is more likely to occur on soaked items as well A washing machine is not recommended as water pressure can cause premature separation of coatings on external materials Never use fabric softener on your equipment for the same reason You can treat your chest & arm and pants with a spray type of waterproofing such as Scotchguard This will also help keep unit cleaner longer Any kind of treatment that is being applied should be tested on a small area for compatibility before use Some commercial equipment that is designed for the cleaning of sports equipment is available For further information check out Esporta Wash Systems IncCatch Gloves & Blockers Catch gloves and blockers should only be cleaned with a damp warm rag wiping both the interior and exterior Gloves need to be air dried You can also treat the gloves with a spray such as Lysol to help eliminate smell from bacterial growth You may also treat your gloves with a waterproofing sprayGoal Pads Goal pads can also be cleaned with a damp warm rag They should be allowed to dry thoroughly between uses The bottom areas of a pad are subject to a great deal of abrasion Wet materials are softer and will wear much faster You should always inspect the toe attaching hardware on your pads It is a good ideas to remove the attaching screws periodically and put a small amount of oil on them to prevent rusting It is always a good idea to keep spare toe assemblies and hardware on hand in case of emergencies Pads will wear much longer if you treat the exterior with a waterproofing agent such as Scotchguard This will help repel water off the pad and speed up the drying processGoal Masks The goaltenders mask must be inspected frequently for any visible damage If the shell of the mask is chipped cracked or if any of the inte...