Hunter Festival Boots

Caring for your Wellies

A few simple steps to help prolong the life of your Hunter wellies.

Cleaning:

Wipe and dry naturally after use. Only use lukewarm, soapy water. Never use solvents.

Using Hunter UV Tech Cleaner will help to maintain the ‘like new’ look of your wellies and help to preserve their flexibility and colour.

If your boots have zippers the teeth should be kept clean and free of dirt.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry, dark place and never store boots whilst damp.

Avoid storage near sources of artificial heat or direct sunlight.

Do not store folded or creased.

White marks have appeared on my Hunter wellies...

In hot or humid weather, white marks may appear on the boots. This is not a defect but a release of a protective wax known as ‘blooming’.

Every Hunter wellington boot is made from 100% natural ingredients and small amounts of wax are included in the rubber compound during the vulcanisation process that is used to make each pair. When exposed to certain environmental factors, this wax can ‘bloom’ to the surface and appear as white or blue marks.

This is not a defect with the boots, and is completely natural. If this does happen, you can wipe this blooming clean with a warm, damp cloth. We recommend using Hunter UV Tech as the most effective method of removing such marks – this will bring up the ‘like new’ finish of your boots and help to preserve their flexibility and colour.

General Warnings:

There is a greater risk of slipping with increased sole wear.

Exposure to solvents, oils and animal fats can also swell the rubber and increase the risk of slipping.

Hunter boots contain natural rubber latex, which some people may be allergic to.