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Cleaning & Retreating Outerwear

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  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 1:

    Prior to washing, apply cleaner directly to heavily soiled areas. Close all zippers and Velcro® tabs.

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    Step 2:

    Add ReviveX Synthetic Fabric Cleaner to washer. Wash garments using the delicate cycle and warm water. Whenever possible use a front loading, instead of a top loading washing machine.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Alternate Step 2:

    If desired, hand wash garments in a sink or tub. Fill sink with just enough water to cover the garments and add cleaner. Gently knead all areas to remove dirt and stains. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 3:

    Now is a good time to apply a fresh water repellent treatment. Place wet garment on a hanger. Spray ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent or ReviveX Spray-On Water Repellent for Soft Shells on the garment exterior.

  • Cleaning Your Outerwear

    Step 4:

    Dry using heat setting recommended by garment care label (medium heat if possible). To restore rainwear and softshells to their original water repellency, dry garments for at least 60 minutes.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • DWR Finish

    DWR Finish

    All rainwear is factory treated on the outside with a special water repellent spray called DWR (for “Durable Water Repellent”). Over time that treatment wears off causing fabrics to “wet out” – which reduces breathability and creates excess condensation, making you damp and cold. ReviveX water repellents are unique because they bond to both the fabric and any remaining factory DWR creating the most durable water repellent finish available.
  • Paddlesports Tip

    Paddlesports Tip

    Keep knots and kinks from jamming in your throw bag by stuffing it correctly! Step 1. Untangle and spread out your rope on a clean surface. Step 2. Turn your back to your rope, drape it over your shoulder and begin to coil it into your throw bag. Step 3. Ensure you’re stuffing the bag evenly and that kinks are untwisting behind you.