Airbag Vest Maintenance Guide for Riders

Care for the Equipment That Protects You

Your airbag vest is designed to help protect you in the saddle. Maintaining it with simple care routines helps keep it comfortable, fresh, and ready for every ride.

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Regular maintenance not only improves the riding experience but also helps preserve the equipment riders depend on most.

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​How Often Should You Clean an Airbag Vest?

Unlike traditional riding clothing, airbag vests are not designed for frequent washing.

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Instead, most riders focus on routine maintenance between rides, including:

• allowing the vest to air out

• removing surface dirt

• refreshing the fabric with a deodorizing spray

This helps maintain both comfort and cleanliness without unnecessary wear.

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Proper Storage Matters

Where and how you store your vest can also affect its longevity.

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Good storage practices include:

• keeping the vest in a cool, dry environment

• avoiding tightly packed tack trunks after a ride

• allowing airflow so moisture can dissipate
   

These small habits help prevent odor buildup and fabric deterioration.

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Maintaining Your Riding Gear Together

Many riders find it helpful to maintain several pieces of equipment at the same time.

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Items commonly refreshed after rides include:

• helmets

• airbag vests

• gloves

• boots

• half chaps
   

A quick gear routine after each ride helps everything stay fresh and comfortable.

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A Practical Way to Keep Gear Fresh

Many riders use Noggin. A Fresh Helmet Spray & More to refresh equipment that cannot easily be washed.

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Created by The Infused Equestrian, Noggin was designed for helmets but works well on many pieces of riding gear.

It can help deodorize:

• airbag vests

• helmets

• gloves

• tall boots/shoes

• paddock boots

A quick spray between rides helps keep gear smelling clean and ready for the next ride.

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A Simple Addition to Your Tack Trunk

Many riders keep Noggin. A Fresh Helmet Spray & More in their grooming kit or tack trunk as part of their post-ride routine.

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Exclusively fabricated by The Infused Equestrian, Noggin was created specifically for equestrian equipment.

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It helps deodorize commonly used gear including helmets, vests, gloves, and boots.