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How to Wash Your Waterproof Jacket

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Can you wash a waterproof jacket?

Yes. Washing and reproofing a waterproof jacket is safe and necessary to keep it performing properly. Dirt, sweat, and worn-off coatings reduce water resistance, but with the right care, you can restore it. This applies to all waterproof fabrics like GORE-TEX, DryVent, Pertex Shield, and eVent.

It's important to wash your jacket correctly. We'll break down how to do this.

Step-by-step: washing your waterproof jacket

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How to reproof your waterproof jacket

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When should you reproof your waterproof jacket?

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Final thoughts

Washing a waterproof jacket the right way restores breathability and keeps the fabric shedding rain as it should. Clean it with specialist products, reproof when needed, and your jacket will be ready for every mountain day.

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