How do I wash/dry my Timbuk2 Bag?

Ballistic and Cordura bags without padding, such as the Classic Messenger Bag, can just be thrown into the washer and hung out to dry. We suggest washing it with like colors in cold water on the gentle cycle with a mild detergent.

Bags with specialty fabric such as wool or hemp and bags with padding, such as the Commute, Laptop Messenger, and Laptop Sleeve, should be spot cleaned only since specialty fabric and padding will not do well in the washing machine. Artist Canvas Bags should not go in the washing machine and should be spot cleaned to avoid shrinking the canvas or damaging the artwork you created.

Bags made of waxed canvas should be hand washed and hung out to dry.

*Important: NEVER put any Timbuk2 bag into the dryer, unless you want melted waterproof liner permanently stuck to the inside of your dryer. You can always clean your bag with mild soap and warm water using a nylon-bristled brush. Do not saturate the fabric. For best results, clean the entire panel, not just the soiled area. Stubborn stains may be treated with Simple Green®, Fantastik®, Woolite® or 409®. Foaming upholstery cleaners made for wool-nylon blend fabrics also works well. After your fabric has been cleaned, spray it with Scotchgard® to restore its water, dirt and stain resistance properties.

Note: When using any commercial cleaning product, follow the manufacturer's directions carefully.