Washing handwraps

average_joe · 11-19-2007, 11:57 AM

I've got a pair of mexican style handwraps. Are these machine washable? How do you guys wash them? I've just never gotten to washing them and thought it was about time now.

littleguy · 11-19-2007, 12:22 PM

Excellent question. If you're talking about the Le Roy Venda Elastica brand (in the yellow plastic wrap) you are letting yourself in for a world of pain and hurt if you stick them in the washing machine. They will tie themselves into every knot known to man and if there's clothing in there as well the wraps will tie it all together.

Trust me, its not a pretty sight.

Instead, rinse them in the sink a couple of times and then roll them up tight while damp, stretching them out as you do so. This takes the elasticity out of the wraps and prevents them binding up when you put them on.

Coach Bob · 11-19-2007, 02:33 PM

Handwraps are machine washable. Just stick them in a mesh bag and throw the bag in the wash. The mesh bag keeps them from knotting. Hang 'em up to dry.

Bob Barnum

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boxexpert · 11-19-2007, 06:34 PM

never wash them-this will make our opponents run away from you

average_joe · 11-19-2007, 07:18 PM

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never wash them-this will make our opponents run away from you

Wow thanks for all the great advice you've been posting around on the Training forum. You sir are truly a "box[ing]expert". A true gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for contributing!

boxexpert · 11-19-2007, 07:23 PM

you are welcome

ChrisPontius · 11-20-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by average_joe

I've got a pair of mexican style handwraps. Are these machine washable? How do you guys wash them? I've just never gotten to washing them and thought it was about time now.

I just fill a sink with water, put them in there, take a shower, eat, then after a few hours get them out and hang them to dry. It takes the stretch a bit out of them, but they're still fully "functional" and smell neutral.

Filmnpuck · 11-20-2007, 07:13 PM

I stick them in a sock. One wrap for one sock. Tie off the end of the sock. Works pretty well. Sometimes it takes a couple washes, if you're like me and let them go a really really long time without washing them.

average_joe · 11-20-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisPontius

I just fill a sink with water, put them in there, take a shower, eat, then after a few hours get them out and hang them to dry. It takes the stretch a bit out of them, but they're still fully "functional" and smell neutral.

That's what I'm worried about most. Is there a way to clean them without them losing their elasticity?

RDJ · 11-20-2007, 08:16 PM

wtf @ this thread? I just throw them in with the rest and they come out clean. Do you people smell your wraps before each punch or something?

amy · 11-20-2007, 09:28 PM

mesh bag

RDJ · 11-20-2007, 10:12 PM

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mesh bag

The fuck you just call me bish?

amy · 11-20-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RDJ

The fuck you just call me bish?

you heard me.

RDJ · 11-20-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by amy

you heard me.

Sorry ma'am

amy · 11-20-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RDJ

Sorry ma'am

Don't worry, I'm harmless. I quit boxing, remember?

11-19-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
average_joe Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,450 vCash: 1000	Washing handwraps I've got a pair of mexican style handwraps. Are these machine washable? How do you guys wash them? I've just never gotten to washing them and thought it was about time now.
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11-19-2007, 12:22 PM	#2
littleguy Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 125 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps Excellent question. If you're talking about the Le Roy Venda Elastica brand (in the yellow plastic wrap) you are letting yourself in for a world of pain and hurt if you stick them in the washing machine. They will tie themselves into every knot known to man and if there's clothing in there as well the wraps will tie it all together. Trust me, its not a pretty sight. Instead, rinse them in the sink a couple of times and then roll them up tight while damp, stretching them out as you do so. This takes the elasticity out of the wraps and prevents them binding up when you put them on.
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11-19-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
Coach Bob newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps Handwraps are machine washable. Just stick them in a mesh bag and throw the bag in the wash. The mesh bag keeps them from knotting. Hang 'em up to dry. Bob Barnum [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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11-19-2007, 06:34 PM	#4
boxexpert Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 401 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps never wash them-this will make our opponents run away from you
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boxexpert Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 401 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps you are welcome
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11-20-2007, 07:13 PM	#8
Filmnpuck Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,897 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps I stick them in a sock. One wrap for one sock. Tie off the end of the sock. Works pretty well. Sometimes it takes a couple washes, if you're like me and let them go a really really long time without washing them.
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11-20-2007, 08:16 PM	#10
RDJ Gent And Scholar East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm not your buddy, pal. Posts: 32,578 vCash: 202	Re: Washing handwraps wtf @ this thread? I just throw them in with the rest and they come out clean. Do you people smell your wraps before each punch or something?
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11-20-2007, 09:28 PM	#11
amy If you know what I mean East Side VIP Join Date: May 2006 Location: Looks like someone needs a hug. Posts: 13,093 vCash: 1000	Re: Washing handwraps mesh bag
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