{"product_id":"vest-carrier-wash","title":"Vest \u0026 Carrier Detergent","description":"\u003cp\u003eStandard laundry detergent is built for cotton. Your kit isn't. Carriers, duty uniforms, base layers, and technical outerwear are engineered to move moisture and hold their shape, and the softeners, fillers, and residues in household detergent work directly against that, coating fibers, trapping odor, and slowly killing the performance you paid for. \u003cstrong\u003eMolecule WASH\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated 16 oz detergent formulated for technical fabrics in a standard washing machine, with up to 8 washes per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated formula: up to 8 washes per 16 oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for technical fabrics: uniforms, base layers, carriers, and outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in any standard washing machine, no special cycle required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves contaminants that degrade fabric performance over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains fabric breathability and moisture management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical alternative to dry cleaning duty gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Household Detergent Falls Short on Technical Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance fabric works by moving moisture away from your skin through the weave. Conventional detergents and fabric softeners leave behind a residue that fills those spaces, which is why a synthetic base layer that used to breathe eventually starts holding sweat and smelling worse after every wash, not better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWASH is a concentrated formula that lifts out body oils, salt, and field contaminants without leaving that residue behind. The result is gear that keeps performing the way it was designed to, wash after wash, instead of degrading a little each cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It's Built For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wear armor daily, the fabric side of your setup takes the worst of it. The carrier on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierbodyarmor.com\/products\/everyday-armor-tshirt-360-armored\" title=\"Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360\"\u003eEveryday Armor T-Shirt\u003c\/a\u003e sits directly against your skin for a full shift. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierbodyarmor.com\/products\/fortis-alpha-carrier\" title=\"Fortis Alpha Carrier\"\u003eFortis Alpha\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierbodyarmor.com\/products\/fortis-bravo-low-profile-carrier\" title=\"Fortis Bravo Low Profile Carrier\"\u003eFortis Bravo\u003c\/a\u003e carrier absorbs everything a training day puts into it. Packs, slings, and duty uniforms collect body oils, salt, and field grime that dull the fabric and set in over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWASH is built for exactly that category: shirt carriers with the insert removed, plate carrier shells, duty uniforms and base layers, technical outerwear, and washable pack liners and organizers. Anything engineered to breathe and move moisture is a candidate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways check the care tag on the specific garment or carrier first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer instructions take priority over any general guidance, and following them is what keeps a warranty intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashing a Plate Carrier or Vest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8a181b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove all ballistic panels and hard plates before washing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Soft armor panels and plates should never go through a washing machine, be submerged, or be put in a dryer. Care for them separately by wiping them down with a damp cloth and letting them air dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany carriers are rated for gentle machine washing, and many are not, so check the manufacturer's care instructions for your specific carrier before you start. Improper laundering can affect both performance and warranty coverage on body armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove armor panels, plates, and any hard accessories before washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd WASH to your machine as you would any liquid detergent; it's concentrated, so a little goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash on cold or warm with like fabrics. Skip the fabric softener and skip the dryer sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry technical fabrics whenever possible; high heat is what shortens their life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor gear you can't wash, use Molecule REFRESH between cleanings instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete the System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWASH handles everything that can go in a machine. Molecule REFRESH deodorizes the gear that can't like carriers, packs, gloves, and pouches, and Molecule Helmet REFRESH treats the padding and liner inside a ballistic or bump helmet. Run all three and nothing in your kit gets neglected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz (473 ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 washes per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated liquid detergent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard washing machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniforms, base layers, technical outerwear, carriers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Not Wash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallistic panels or hard armor plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolecule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Molecule","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48618805362933,"sku":"MLWA-16-6","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2663\/1528\/files\/Molecule16ozWash.jpg?v=1787169951","url":"https:\/\/premierbodyarmor.com\/products\/vest-carrier-wash","provider":"Premier Body Armor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}