Training hard is great out if you re moving wet gloves into your kit bag and forgetting about them, you re inviting bacteria, shape, and permanent smells.
Whether you trail at home or in a UK gym, knowing how to stack away fisticuffs gear properly is just as remarkable as the gear itself.
Let s break away down how to keep your gloves, wraps, and accessories freshly and widen the life of your AxeBoxing equipment.
1. Always Air Out Your Gloves After Use
After every sitting:
- Open your gloves fully
Place them in a dry, louvered space
Let them breathe in for at least 24 hours
Don t lead gloves:
- In zipped-up gym bags
Near radiators or target sunlight
On damp flooring
AxeBoxing’s Matt Gloves are made with breathable liner but they still need airflow to stay ne.
2. Use Hand Wraps and Wash Them Often
Boxing gloves absorb less sudate when you wear hand wraps.But only if you keep those wraps strip.
Tips:
- Own at least 2 3 pairs
Wash them every 1 2 sessions
Store dry wraps in a clean bulge or mesh bag
Read: How to Wash Boxing Hand Wraps (UK Guide)
3. Don t Store Gear in a Closed Bag
It s inviting to toss everything in your packsack. Don t.
Instead:
- Hang gloves on a peg
Store wraps flat or in breathable bags
Keep your speak up guard in a vented case
Trapped wet work and odor.
4. Use Cedar Inserts or Deodorisers
Want a passive voice solution?
Use:
- Cedar shoe inserts
Charcoal pouches
Glove sticks or dryer tubes
They ll take over nimiety moisture and kill bacterium mutely. Perfect for busy underdrawers training .
5. Home Storage Tips for UK Weather
UK humidness and damp rooms are bad news for pugilism gear.
So:
- Avoid basements or sheds
Use closet hanging organisers or wall hooks
Let gloves dry before storing them anywhere enclosed
If storing long-term, use a breathable store bin not a sealed pliant box.
Related AxeBoxing Guides:
- How to Stop Gloves Smelling
When to Replace Boxing Gloves
Conclusion
If you want your gear to last and smell up decent you need to know how to lay in pugilism gear the right way, especially in the UK s damp weather.
Use AxeBoxing gloves and wraps, air everything out, and give your gear the space it needs. Your training(and your nose) will thank you.