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Gore-Tex is a waterproof, breathable, patented fabric that is known for its high-performing weather protection. A strong and microporous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane is the foundation of Gore-Tex fabric, and is bonded with durable outer fabrics for durability and abrasion resistance. It is a high-performing fabric, which thus needs to be taken care of.
To wash Gore-Tex clothing, use warm water and a small amount of liquid detergent and machine wash on a gentle cycle. Rinse twice, and avoid washing with heavily soiled clothing. Also, avoid the use of bleach, and other harsh detergents.
Washing Gore-Tex fabric may sound like a piece of cake, but there are numerous factors you have to consider to do so. Read along to know more on how to properly care for this type of fabric.
Note: If professional dry cleaning is necessary, then request the use of clear distilled hydrocarbon solvent for rinsing. After that, spray DWR treatment on the clothing's outer fabric before drying. Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
If you notice that water does not bead and roll off the garment after washing it, you need to re-apply a DWR treatment.
Note: Do not apply a durable water-repellent treatment to a Gore-Tex clothing that has a persistent beading surface.
Special care (for Gore-Tex clothing with persistent beading surfaces)
These garments are slightly different because they have no textile exterior layer. They only have a Gore-Tex membrane, thus, there is no need for a DWR treatment.
If you notice any significant moisture in or on your Gore-Tex clothing, there may be a leak or a more serious problem. A defective seam or a damage to the fabric are possible causes.
Some Gore-Tex fabric makes use of silk or wool, and most of these garments have care instructions that dictate the need to be dry-cleaned.
When dry-cleaning Gore-Tex clothing:
Note: If the care instructions dictate not to use a dryer, then just use a warm iron, no steam, and place a thin cloth between the garment and the iron.
You do not have to worry about sailing, paddling, and cruising, because salt water does not have the ability to contaminate, clog, decrease breathability, or overall harm Gore-Tex fabric. However, to keep salt from accumulating and attracting water, simply rinse your Gore-Tex clothing occasionally in fresh water. Or rinse in seawater to reduce heavy salt accumulation.
To wash Gore-Tex gloves, it is important to follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
Wash your Gore-Tex clothing as often as you need to. This way, you can remove impurities such as dirt, cooking odors, or even smoke.
Washing, drying, and reheating Gore-Tex fabric helps in restoration of its durable water-repellent (DWR), which is important to the performance of a GORE-TEX garment.
In this case, you can use a gentle cycle that does not spin the garment harshly. Reduce the spinning at 400 rpm or lower to minimize creasing.
It is recommended to use a liquid detergent instead of a powder detergent for best results.
It is recommended to use 1 ounce or 30ml per load, depending on the local water quality.
You can wash Gore-Tex clothing with similar garments that are not heavily soiled. A second rinse cycle is advisable to make sure that the detergent is completely rinsed off.
It is advisable to line-dry Gore-Tex clothing to reduce your impact on the environment by using less energy. Once the fabric is dry, tumble dry for 20 minutes to reactivate the DWR treatment. Remember not to tumble dry Gore-Tex Shakedry products.
Yes, an aerosol spray can be used, but it is more advisable to use pump-sprays to reduce your impact on the environment.
We do not recommend using home dry-cleaning kits. And if dry-cleaning is necessary, it is best to have a professional dry-cleaner use clear, distilled hydrocarbon solvents to rinse the fabric.
Always check the manufacturer's care instructions about the use of an iron. It is suggested to use an iron on low temperatures, and with no steam. Remember to put a thin cloth between the iron and garment, so that the heat will not directly touch the fabric.
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