Wet Weather Care Guide

How To Wash Your Workwear & Wet Weather Gear

Breathable, Seam sealed rainwear garments are built to handle the storm - but they also need proper care to keep performing. Dirt, oil, sweat and animal residues can clog the waterproof membrane and reduce breathability, and even cause the garment to fail -that doesn’t mean it’s faulty, it means it needs you to take care of it!! Here’s how to clean and revive your technical waterproof gear.

Pro Tip: Wash your wet weather gear every 10–15 uses or whenever water stops beading on the surface. A clean jacket is a dry jacket

Lack of proper care will void your guarantee.

YOU’LL NEED

• A front-loading washing machine
• Gentle Powder detergent with no bleach or harsh lightening agents
• Technical DWR restorer (optional but recommended)
• Drying rack or clothes hanger

STEP 1: PREP

• Close all zips, pockets, and Velcro tabs, make sure your pockets are empty
• Loosen drawcords and cuffs
• Remove visible dirt/mud with a soft brush if needed
• Read the care label – different membranes or face fabrics may have specific needs

STEP 2: WASH

• Use cold or warm water on a gentle cycle
• Add the detergent to the machine as directed – do not use any softeners or bleach
• Wash one garment at a time for best results

STEP 3: RINSE (IMPORTANT)

• Run an rinse cycle to remove all detergent residue - crucial for maintaining breathability and waterproof performance

DRY & REACTIVATE DWR

• Tumble dry on low to medium heat if the care label allows - this helps reactivate the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating
• If your jacket doesn’t allow tumble drying, hang to dry or place on a drying rack lying as flat as possible then, use a warm iron (no steam) with a towel between the garment and the iron to avoid damaging the face fabric.
• Depending on the frequency of use you can restore the water repellent finish, we recommend applying a DWR replenisher spray such as Nik Wax while damp, then heat-activate as above

DRY & REACTIVATE DWR

Use fabric softener or bleach

✘ Dry clean

✘ Iron directly on the fabric

✘ Store while damp

Need help restoring your gear’s performance? Our gear care team is here to help — because when the forecast says “storm” we want you to be ready for action. Contact us for help or give us a call on 0800 652 558.