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LaaanD_FillL

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Wannabe

My jacket is dirty but un sure if washing it will ruin the waterproofing any tips thanks

Jan 4 2008 12:17PM

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Jwalk

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No Life

mine has been washed and didnt seem to affect the water proofing

Jan 4 2008 12:24PM

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Mr.Bishop

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Its actually good for the waterproofing to wash it! Well its good for the DWR chemical coating which causes the jacket to "bead".

The saying they taught us at MEC was something like "wash it lots, dry it hot" I think you're supposed to do an extra rinse cycle (you shoudl also get proper detergent at an outdoors store if you Reeeeealy care about it).

If you wash a down jacket, always dry it with 3-5 tennis balls in the dryer. This fluffs the down up and maintains the loft that you need to keep warm. Down shouldn't get wet or it loses its warmth.

Jan 4 2008 12:30PM

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yelsel

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Crazy Fool

go to your local outdoor shop and pick up some waterproofing wash stuff. i cant recall what its called but just ask them and they'll point you in the right direction.

if its a down jacket, do not wash it in a regular washer. you must have a front load washer. when its time for drying toss in a couple of tennis balls like bishop said but dont dry it on HIGH it will only ruin your jacket.

Jan 4 2008 12:36PM

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LaaanD_FillL

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Wannabe

its not a down jacket its more just a shell but with washing it with waterproof detergent will it ruin the jackets breathability

Jan 4 2008 12:40PM

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