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Washing Your Waterproof & Changes To Your DWR

Product Care Guide: www.theomm.com/faq/product-care-instructions Changes to DWR: www.theomm.com/project/reducing-impact HOW DOES YOUR JACKET WORK? Waterproof and water-resistant fabrics use a chemical barrier (Durable Water Repellency or DWR) on their surface, to hold water on the outside (beading), leaving the fabric & membrane free to breathe. If this fabric becomes saturated (wets out), breathability is impaired & condensation will build up on the inside, leaving you feeling damp WHY DOES MY JACKET WET OUT? The DWR is degraded through use. Whether washed away by the rain, through abrasion and movement or simply breaking down over time. So even if you haven't worn your jacket in the rain much, the action of stuffing it in and out of your vest or pack, will have removed some of this barrier. SO HOW DOES WASHING HELP? Washing your jacket with a non-detergent based cleaner or specific outdoor wash such as Grangers, will remove the build up of salt, oil and airborne debris that collects in the weave of the jacket and 'pores' of the membrane. This gunk not only impairs breathability but also degrades the fabric. WHAT ABOUT THE DWR? So once your jacket is washed, it is time to reapply that DWR. This is a wash-in or spray-on treatment such as Granger's that replaces the old worn out one that led to wetting out. You can do this in the washing machine or hang your jacket up and spray. Just follow the instructions on the reproofer! Is that it? Pretty much! If you want to really help that chemical barrier bond to the fibres, then apply a little heat via the tumble drier (on LOW) or hang it somewhere warm, you can even use a hairdryer on cool. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO IT? That depends on usage. We would normally say every 2-4 months or whenever you notice the fabric wetting out more than usual. But... With the introduction of new PFC-Free DWRs (no nasty long chain polymers otherwise known as 'forever chemicals'), you may find you have to do this process every 1-2 months. Same performance A little more care More sustainable 0:00 Why washing is important? 0:24 What is a DWR? 0:37 Why switch to PFC-Free? 1:10 When should I wash? 1:39 Wash process 2:19 Drying process