Warranty, Wear & Maintenance – CEK Gymnastics

At CEK Gymnastics, we consider the quality and safety of our products very important. Our gymnastics clothing and accessories are used during intensive sporting activities. As a result, products may show signs of use and normal wear and tear over time.

On this page, we explain what you can expect from our products, which types of wear are normal and how to keep your gymnastics items looking good and safe for as long as possible.

1. Statutory Warranty

All products purchased from CEK Gymnastics are covered by the statutory warranty. This means that a product must meet the expectations that you, as a consumer, may reasonably have of it.

If a product does not meet these expectations under normal use, you may be entitled to free repair, replacement or another remedy provided for by law.

The statutory warranty always remains applicable. The provisions below concerning normal wear and tear and damage resulting from use do not limit these statutory rights.

2. Gymnastics Clothing – Normal Wear and Tear

Gymnastics clothing is used intensively during training sessions and competitions. Movement, friction, stretching and repeated washing may cause signs of wear over time.

Pilling (Formation of Bobbles)

Due to friction while wearing and moving, gymnastics fabrics may develop small fibres or bobbles on the surface. This is also known as pilling. The extent to which this occurs depends on the fabric, use and conditions.

Pilling resulting from normal wear and tear is not covered by any additional commercial warranty. This does not affect the statutory warranty in the event of a possible product defect.

Fading of Foil and Metallic Fabrics

Gymnastics clothing featuring foil, metallic or special shine effects may gradually lose colour intensity or shine as a result of washing, wearing, stretching and friction.

This is a characteristic that may occur with these types of materials and may form part of normal wear and tear. Always follow the washing instructions provided with the product.

Normal fading resulting from use is not covered by any additional commercial warranty. Your statutory rights remain unaffected in the event of premature or abnormal material defects.

3. Gymnastics Grips – Material and Normal Wear and Tear

Gymnastics grips are made from genuine leather. Leather is a natural product. Differences in texture, suppleness, colour and stretch may therefore occur. These are natural characteristics of the material.

Gymnastics grips are items of equipment that are exposed to considerable pulling forces and friction during gymnastics. Wear and tear is therefore unavoidable.

Stretching of the Leather

During use, the leather will mould to the gymnast’s hand and stretch. The extent to which this happens may vary from hand to hand and from user to user.

The speed and extent of stretching depend, among other things, on:

• The gymnast’s body weight.
• The gymnast’s age and physical development.
• The difficulty and intensity of the exercises performed.
• The pulling force exerted on the gymnastics grips by the gymnast during exercises.
• The frequency and conditions of use.

As a result, the lifespan of gymnastics grips can vary considerably. Some gymnasts use their grips for approximately three months, while young and lightweight gymnasts may sometimes use the same pair for more than a year.

Stretching and wear resulting from normal use are not covered by any additional commercial warranty. This does not mean that manufacturing or material defects are automatically excluded from the statutory warranty.

4. Important Instructions for Using Gymnastics Grips

To preserve the lifespan and safety of gymnastics grips as much as possible, we recommend following these instructions:

• Do not use water in combination with gymnastics grips.
• Do not wet or wash gymnastics grips.
• Regularly check the grips for cracks, damage and other signs of wear.
• Before use, check that the leather, seams and fastening components are still in good condition.
• Do not continue using damaged or heavily worn gymnastics grips.

Please note: Damage demonstrably caused by contact between gymnastics grips and water, or by handling them in another way contrary to the instructions for use, is not covered by any additional commercial warranty. Statutory rights in the event of a possible product defect remain unaffected.

When Should Gymnastics Grips Be Replaced?

We recommend replacing gymnastics grips after approximately one year to reduce the risk of tearing and unexpected material failure.

This is a preventive safety recommendation, not a guaranteed service life. Depending on the intensity of use, replacement may be necessary much sooner.

Check your gymnastics grips regularly. Do not wait until the leather actually tears or fails during an exercise.

The gymnast’s safety always comes first.

5. When Does Additional Commercial Warranty Not Apply?

Normal wear and tear and damage demonstrably caused by incorrect use or insufficient maintenance are not covered by any additional commercial warranty that may apply.

Examples include:

• Normal pilling or bobbling of gymnastics fabrics.
• Normal fading of foil and metallic fabrics due to washing and wearing.
• Normal stretching and deformation of leather gymnastics grips through use.
• Normal wear of leather caused by friction and pulling forces.
• Damage caused by failure to follow the prescribed maintenance and use instructions.
• Damage caused by incorrect washing or the use of unsuitable detergents.
• Damage caused by exposure to water where this is expressly prohibited.

Whether an issue constitutes normal wear and tear, misuse or a product defect will always be assessed in light of the circumstances and the applicable statutory rules.

6. Submitting a Complaint or Warranty Claim

Have you received a product that is damaged, or do you suspect a material or manufacturing defect? Please contact us.

Where possible, please include the following information:

• Your name and order number.
• The product concerned and its item number.
• A clear description of the problem.
• Clear photographs showing the damage or problem.
• Where applicable, information about how the product has been used and maintained.

You can send your report to:

CEK Gymnastics B.V.
Email: info@cek-gymnastics.com

We will assess your report and inform you of the possible next steps.

Every warranty claim is carefully assessed. If there is a defect for which CEK Gymnastics is legally responsible, we will provide an appropriate solution in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.

7. Statutory Rights Remain Unaffected

These warranty and usage conditions do not affect consumers’ statutory rights.

The statutory warranty applies in addition to any additional commercial warranty. No provision in these conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or replace statutory consumer rights.

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Contact Details – CEK Gymnastics B.V.

CEK Gymnastics B.V.
Sedumweg 5
3343 LL Hendrik Ido Ambacht
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce number: 96043245
Email: info@cek-gymnastics.com