Features and care instructions
*Water repellency refers to the ability to repel water, not the ability to not get wet.
Water repellent function (applicable products: Double Full Dog Guard, Full Dog Guard, etc.)
The durable water-repellent finish used on the Full Dog Guard is water-repellent to a level of " 100 washes/Grade 3. "
At ALPHAICON, we have designed our products with dog lovers in mind, as people who wash their clothes every time they put their dog on them, so that they can be used for a long time without losing their water-repellent properties.
*Waterproofing refers to the ability to prevent water from passing through.
Waterproof function (applicable products: Rain Dog Guard, Snow Dog Guard, etc.)
The Rain Dog Guard and Snow Dog Guard use "Citos," a three-layer stretch material that is waterproof, water-repellent, windproof, and breathable.
The waterproof and breathable fabric has a water pressure resistance of 20,000mm and up, and a breathability of 8,000g. It prevents rain and water from entering from the outside and lets water vapor out from the inside. *JIS L1099 B-1 method
How to care for your water repellent products
In order to maintain and fully utilize the product's performance, it is necessary to care for it according to our instructions. Please note that failure to care for the product as instructed may result in a significant loss of product performance.
*When washing, be sure to securely close the Velcro and zipper on the back to avoid damaging the surface of the fabric.
■ In the case of a washing machine
Regardless of whether the laundry detergent is neutral or weak alkaline, those containing fabric softeners may damage the original properties of the fabric, so please check in advance and choose carefully. If laundry detergent remains on the fabric, it will damage the water repellency, so be sure to rinse thoroughly. Do not follow the instructions on the laundry detergent for hand washing, weak water flow, wool cycle, etc., but specify the standard cycle. Adding an additional rinse will be more effective.
*When washing with other laundry, be sure to use a laundry net.
■ When washing hands
Washing only with water without detergent will leave dirt and oil on the fabric, impairing its water repellency. Be sure to use detergent, and do not follow the washing instructions on the detergent label. Avoid rubbing the fabric, but press it instead, spin it hard (with a spin dryer), and rinse thoroughly. If you are outdoors or do not have a spin dryer, rinse thoroughly.
How to maintain water repellent products
ALPHAICON dog wear is treated with a highly durable water-repellent coating. Water-repellent properties that may temporarily decrease due to friction or dirt during use, long-term use, or repeated washing can be restored with proper care.
*If the product has deteriorated due to frequency of use or washing, it may not be possible to restore it.
If the water-repellent properties of the product become weak, set the iron at a temperature between low and medium (110°C to 120°C) and iron the fabric lightly and slowly without applying pressure to it to restore its original water-repellent properties.
*Although the washing instructions indicate that you should not iron the item, if you follow the instructions above it will not damage the fabric.
*The product may shrink slightly due to heat, but once it has shrunk, it will shrink less after that.
*If the water-repellent properties do not return even after ironing after long use, you can use a commercially available water-repellent agent.
Crotch cut function
ALPHAICON dog wear comes in models equipped with a crotch cut function.
Crotch cut refers to the fact that coveralls usually have a large opening around the stomach area to make it easier for boys to defecate. However, ALPHAICON believes that the areas that boys and girls want to cover are different.
Therefore, we made the belly area, which is prone to getting dirty during walks, double-layered. For female dogs, it can be used as is, but for male dogs, it can be cut with scissors to fit the dog's position. (Utility Model Registration No. 3162137)