Gore-Tex is one of the best, if not the best, fabric technology. Its performance is excellent and it provides great protection against the elements, while being highly breathable at the same time. Patagonia is one of the many brands that use this fabric in their high-performance jackets, and these products are not cheap, which is all the more important to know how to properly wash and care for your Gore-Tex jacket.
Reduced spins and a mild liquid or powdered detergent should be used, which will prevent the fabric from creasing and the DWR coating from getting damaged by the detergent. Rinse, rinse and rinse again to make sure that the detergent is completely washed out.
Do not use fabric softeners, bleach or stain removers , because they will damage the fabric and DWR coating, which will greatly compromise performance. Drying can either be done on the line or using a tumble dryer on a gentle, low temperature cycle.
Even if you line dry the jacket, it still should go into the dryer for 20 minutes, which will help to reactivate the DWR coating. In case you do not have a tumble dryer, ironing the jacket on a low setting and without steam can help to reactivate the DWR coating. Lastly, after a while, when you start noticing that the water repellent coating is not being reactivated by tumble drying and ironing, it means that it should be reapplied.
You can use a multitude of DWR treatments available , just make sure to follow the necessary steps on the packaging. For an in-depth guide about how to wash a Gore-Tex jacket in general, you can read this. Here are two videos to learn more about Gore-Tex and how to care for products that use this technology:.
Fleece jackets are quite forgiving when it comes to washing and the process is usually straightforward. Stains are often a concern with these jackets and using stain treatments is not a problem.
You can also rely on vinegar treatments to remove tree sap or gum stains, and pre-treatments for grease stains can also be used without much risk. As long as you are not using bleach , of course. Powder detergents are preferred in this case and a mild, biodegradable and non-toxic formula will be the best choice. After it is washed, drying racks or lines are your best bet, because drying machines can cause serious shrinkage even in low settings.
Torrentshell is a waterproof rain jacket that is made of H2No fabric for its shell. For that reason, we will look at the correct steps of washing H2No fabrics, which also applies to the Torrentshell jacket.
Removing stains beforehand can be done with dishwashing liquid for grease stains , and if it requires further removal after washing with a mild detergent, then a specialized, safe cleaning fluid Carbona or Renuzit can be used. Sap and gum should be frozen with an ice cube beforehand and then scrapped off with a dull knife.
A vinegar solution can then be used to soak it and then put into the washing machine. H2No fabrics are waterproof fabrics treated with DWR coating , which, just like in the case of Gore-Tex above, will require reactivation and reapplication. We have compiled a selection of such specialty treatments and DWR products that you can check out here.
If you cannot find a specialty detergent, then a product free of enzymes, bleach, fabric softeners, surfactants and perfumes will work just as well.
Badges: The NikWax wash stuff says to use a front loading washer. Is that really necessary? Or are they just messing with me. Front loading washers are gentler on clothes than top loaders so less chance of damaging relatively delicate down jackets. Inexpensive and warm down jackets have long since become part of our wardrobe. And almost every jacket has a warning label prohibiting wash and dry it at home. But enterprising housewives long found a way to wash down jackets at home.
It turns out that it is not so difficult if you know some tricks. Here are details and even more. Fix Your Stuff Community Store.
Difficulty Very easy. Steps 6. Time Required 1 - 2 hours. Sections 1. Flags 1. Most down sweaters and jackets use lightweight fabrics to keep the garment light and packable. Photo: localcrew. So what to do? Instead, head to your local mountain shop and pick up some nylon repair tape. Just about any shop should have a selection in lots of pretty colors. This tape is pretty amazing stuff and it will last for years through many washings. Sign up for exclusive offers, original stories, activism awareness, events and more from Patagonia.
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