Care and Cleaning

Helmet

Inspect your helmet before every use and be sure to follow our storing and cleaning instructions to maintain your helmet in good condition.

Replacement

If you experience a fall and your helmet touched the ground, you should replace your helmet immediately. The helmet is designed for one-time impacts and, even though it might not show any visible signs of damage, it is no longer as protective. If there is damage to the straps or fasteners it needs to be replaced.

Be sure to follow our storing and cleaning instructions to maintain your helmet in good condition.

Tipperary recommends you replace your helmet no later than five years from the date of purchase. Over time, the materials may degrade from use and body heat that may be unseen. Tipperary is always researching and introducing improvements. Helmet standards also change over time.

If your helmet starts to feel loose, it should be replaced.

Storage

Keep your helmet in the tack room or in your home. Do not store your helmet in direct sunlight or in any area where the temperature could exceed 130°F | 54°C or where it could freeze. Extreme temperatures will affect the shock-absorbing ability of the helmet.

Use a breathable bag to protect your helmet from scrapes and bumps, let it dry between uses, keep it clean and keep it out of he sun.

Do not expose or store your helmet, the liner or any of its components near common household cleaners, bug sprays or common cleaning solvents, paints, chemicals or fertilizers as this may result in unseen damage.

Decoration

Do not modify your helmet by drilling or cutting holes, or applying decals, crystals or stickers other than those offered by Tipperary.

Cleaning

To maintain the integrity of your helmet, do not use chemicals or solvents as they can cause damage to the padding, the shell and its protective coatings.

Do not use the dishwasher!!

Shell

• Prior to cleaning, remove any interior padding and the liner (if applicable)
• Use a soft brush or compressed air to clean the mesh and air vents
• Wash with a soft cloth and mild soap
• Rinse with a clean cloth and clean water to remove any soapy residue
• Let air dry

Removable Padding and Liner

• Hand wash the interior lining and pads with cold water and mild soap
• Let air dry
• Do not machine wash or dry clean

Vest

Inspect your vest before every use and be sure to follow our storing and cleaning instructions to maintain your vest in good condition.

Replacement

If you experience a fall, inspect your vest thoroughly for signs of possible material or component failure.

Be sure to follow our storing and cleaning instructions to maintain your vest in good condition.

Tipperary recommends you replace your vest no later than five to seven years from the date of purchase. Over time, use of the vest and exposure to outdoor conditions may cause the materials to degrade which may be unseen. The materials may degrade from use and body heat that may be unseen. Tipperary is always researching and introducing improvements. Vest standards also change over time.

If your vest is too loose or too tight, it should be replaced.

Storage

• Store your vest flat or use hanger
• Do not store your vest in direct sunlight or expose it to high temperatures.

Shell and Padding

• Where applicable, remove the interior protective padding of the vest prior to washing.
• Hand wash in cold water using a mild detergent
• Rinse in cold water shake and hang to dry.
• Do not machine wash or dry clean.
• Do not use bleach
• Do not iron
• Do not use the dryer, air dry only

Hook and Fasteners (Velcro®)

• Make sure the hook and pile are kept free of lint, dirt, horse hair or other particles.
• Clean with a stiff, bristle brush.

Zipper Use

Before fastening the zipper, ensure side adjustments, laces, and buckles are loosened first. This will reduce the amount of pressure on the zipper when you put on the vest. Zip it up and then make the required adjustments.