CARE GUIDE
CARE FOR YOUR KINTOBE BAG
We have created this care guide for you, so you know how to take care of your new bag and increase its longevity.
Clean the bag regularly with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or stains.
Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners as they may discolour or damage the material.
After cleaning please allow it to air dry with the zippers open in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Our nylon body fabric is applied with water-repellent coating, but it is not fully waterproof.
If you get caught in long and heavy rain, we recommended that you dry your bag and reapply water-resistant coating once it is completely dry.
Over time, the fabric may lose its water-repellent coating due to use and cleaning.
To restore it, use a water-repellent spray like PFAS-free OrganoTex®, available on our webshop. Reapply regularly to keep your bag protected (we recommend every 6 months).
WATER-REPELLENT COATING APPLICATION
Give your Kintobe bag some love and restore it's water-repellent coating with the PFAS-free OrganoTex®.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean the bag with a damp cloth and let it dry.
- Protect your surface with a towel or plastic sheet.
- Shake the spray well and hold it about 20 cm from the bag.
- Spray evenly over the whole bag until the fabric is lightly wet.
- Wait 1 minute, then spray again and gently rub it in with a soft cloth.
- Wipe off any excess with a clean, dry cloth.
- Let it dry completely.
*For best results, use a hair dryer (keep at least 30 cm distance), or air dry for 24 hours.
WATER-REPELLENT OR WATERPROOF?
Water-repellent and waterproof are often used the same way, but they mean different levels of protection. Here’s the difference:
Water-repellent means the fabric resists water, but is not fully waterproof.
It has a special coating (at Kintobe we use C0 WR on the outside and PU 1500 mm + PU x2 on the inside) that makes water bead up and roll off instead of soaking in. This provides good protection in light to moderate rain, but the effect can wear off over time.
Waterproof means the material does not let any water in, even in heavy rain or when fully submerged. For example, a waterproof watch can be used while swimming or diving without damage.
HOW TO DISPOSE OF PACKAGING
When you receive a Kintobe bag, you will also find the following items
A. POLY BAG - Single layer RCS certified 100% recycled polyethylene
B. SHIPPING BAG - 80% recycled low density polyethylene
C. SHIPPING LABEL
D.TRANSPARENT TAPE
E. HANG TAGS - FSC certified paper
F. HANG TAG STRING - Polyester
G. SILICA GEL PACKET
Please place the poly bag, shipping bag, and the hangtag string in the plastic recycling. Our hangtags are made with FSC certified paper, so please place them in the paper recycling. Please tear off the shipping label sticker from the shipping bag and dispose of it in the general waste, along with the transparent tape and silica gel packet.
ARE YOU DONE USING YOUR BAG?
Sometimes the journey with a product ends before the product has been worn out. Maybe our needs or tastes change. If this happens to you, please make sure that the journey of your bag continues.
SELL IT BACK TO US
Send us your used bags to our Pre-Loved programme and get credits to spend in our webshop.
PASS IT ON
When you’re done with your bag, pass it on to someone else or donate it.
