Moe Ghoul
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I try to buy dark colored stuff so you won't see when its dirty. If it starts to smell spray some Fabreeze on it:lol:;-)
+1. 90% of my outer gear is jet black. No mix n match issues here for the fashion challenged.
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I try to buy dark colored stuff so you won't see when its dirty. If it starts to smell spray some Fabreeze on it:lol:;-)
For sure don't use any detergent containing fabric softener. As others have mentioned, powder preferred over liquid. Double-rinse is recommended regardless. Then while wet, apply the DWR (Nikwax or ReviveX). As ECP says, a short time in the dryer on low heat is good.
Me, I wash stuff at the end of season, before it gets put away.
It's sort of like when we did cloth diapering. The fabrics for the diaper covers were similar to the tech fabrics in our gear... and a short time in the dryer did wonders to help waterproofness because it would help re-seal any holes in the coating. Liquid detergents with optical brighteners (and, God forbid, fabric softener! ) were also big no-nos because they would interfere with the waterproofness.A short time in the dryer before, or after applying the DWR?
It's sort of like when we did cloth diapering. The fabrics for the diaper covers were similar to the tech fabrics in our gear... and a short time in the dryer did wonders to help waterproofness because it would help re-seal any holes in the coating. Liquid detergents with optical brighteners (and, God forbid, fabric softener! ) were also big no-nos because they would interfere with the waterproofness.
Listen to your wife :grin:That still didn't answer my question...
Listen to your wife :grin:
Wash, while wet apply the Nikwax/ReviveX. Then tumbe dry on low heat for a short period of time.
I've never heard any reference to that being an issue.Thanks for the clarification. Is there any worry about the Nikwax getting all over the inside of the dryer?
how often do you wash your tech gear (i.e. jackets and ski/board pants)?
Gore-Tex garments general washing instructions:
http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/washing-instructions
WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments as they can affect the garment's breathability.