Washing and Care Advice

Waterproof / Breathable clothes won't remain waterproof or breathable unless properly cleaned
and maintained. Most often, if a garment is leaking or damp, it is because the manufacturer's
water proof and breathable membrane is matted or worn. To keep your fabric performing like
new, adhere to the guidelines on the care label inside every garment.

Washing Tips

Dirt attracts water and can affect how well your jacket's membrane works
Really dirty items can be washed with mild powdered detergent or a nondetergent-based
technical wash such as sport wash or Tech wash
Rinse garment twice to thoroughly rinse soap residue (if hand washing)
Never use bleach or fabric softeners
Never dry-clean !!

Using Heat

Use a low dryer heat to rejuvenate your clothing's outerwaterproofing after spraying
with waterproofer

Touch Ups

Washings and wear eventually break down the membrane finishes.
Consumer commercial re-finishes are recommended Spray-on refinishes are
recommended for multi-layered garments beware that they reduce the
breathability of the garment. Wash in applications work, but coat your entire
garment inside and out. Therefore, something like a wicking lining will no longer
work as expected.

Tech Wash

Wash-in cleaner for waterproof clothing and equipment.Safely revitalises breathability
and water-repellency.This product is a non-detergent soap which can be used regularly
to clean clothing and equipment without damaging the Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
coatings. Use this product instead of detergents or washing powder. Suitable for all
clothing including high activity / technically advanced garments Ideal cleaner to clean
nylon and synthetic tents, rucksacks, awnings, marquees, fabric accessories and
camera bags, etc

Benefits of Using Tech Wash

Prolongs the life of gear and optimises outdoor performance
Maintains breathability
Maintains original water-repellency
Easy to apply - can be used in a washing machine
Suitable for use on all fabrics, including technical textiles
Lifts out dirt that can attract water and mask water repellent finishes
Unlike detergents, it does not leave behind water attractive residues which
encourage ‘wetting-out’
Removes detergent residues left behind by previous washes
WaterBased - environmentally friendly, biodegradable, non flammable, non hazardous
Does not contain fluorocarbons
Guaranteed performance for 4 years from manufacture

How to apply to ski clothing