DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY DESTROY YOUR VEST.
1. Remove dirt from outer surface using a cloth or soft bristle brush.
2. Remove ALL ballistic panels and the Small Arms Protective Inserts from the OTV Outershell and the component carriers. Soft Ballistic panels are cleaned ONLY by removing loose dirt from the surface and wiping clean with a moistened cloth or soft brush. Avoid submerging the panels in water, DO NOT bleach, DO NOT machine wash, DO NOT dry clean, DO NOT apply solvents to the Ballistic panels. If Ballistic panels become wet allow to air dry in a flat position away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If ballistic panel becomes saturated with liquids such as gasoline, bleach, or other lubricants, turn in for replacement as soon as possible.
3. Hand washOTV base vest and component outershells only in cold or lukewarm water, using mild detergent or soap. DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH, YELLOW SOAP, CLEANING FLUIDS OR SOLVENTS, WHICH WILL DISCOLOR OR DETERIORATE THE ITEM.
4. Rinse the outershells thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water
5. Air dry indoors, or in shade, AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES.
6. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DYE ITEMOR FIX DISCOLORATIONS.
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