Washing Klim Gear!!

[Big D rmk700]

What kinda soap should I use to wash my klim gear??
Thanks darren

 

[Turbo11T]

What kinda soap should I use to wash my klim gear??
Thanks darren

I used regular laundry detergent and didn't have any issues. I would wash it cold though. . . Less chance to fade and take off the waterproofing. I think you can buy waterproofer to spray it with again. I have washed my jacket once or twice and still feels really nice and looks new.

 

[turbolover]

Klim says to wash your gear regularly in soap and water. Maybe do a double rinse on it and then dry it. The heat actually reactivates the water repellent properties in the material.

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[Code Blue]

Yep, what Turbo say's, talked to the rep sat at the show he said wash at or under 107 deg. then tumble dry, then he re-emphasized the tumble dry..

As for soap Costco sells awesome front loader soap, called "free and clear" and the newest is seventh generation free and clear, its all natural so it rinses out easy and the first time..

 

[tudizzle]

I used regular laundry detergent and didn't have any issues. I would wash it cold though. . . Less chance to fade and take off the waterproofing. I think you can buy waterproofer to spray it with again. I have washed my jacket once or twice and still feels really nice and looks new.

Not sure you can wash off the water proofness of Gortex, its in the weave not a magic chemical spray. But spraying it with waterproofer will clog the gortex fabric and basically ruin it.


Washing it with a mild liquid detergent helps remove oil and other residue that can clog the gortex weeve. Then the drying process tightens that weeve "refreshing" the water proofness of the material.


that was my understanding at least

 

[Turbo11T]

Not sure you can wash off the water proofness of Gortex, its in the weave not a magic chemical spray. But spraying it with waterproofer will clog the gortex fabric and basically ruin it.


Washing it with a mild liquid detergent helps remove oil and other residue that can clog the gortex weeve. Then the drying process tightens that weeve "refreshing" the water proofness of the material.


that was my understanding at least

Klim sells a spray for the jackets. It is like 10 bucks I would not buy the stuff from cabelas or the hardware store for a klim jacket though. I think it is called revive

 

[Jeva]

Here is some info straight from Gore-Tex.

How to Restore Water Repellency

GORE-TEX® outerwear:

http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/restoring-water-repellency

Just machine wash it, rinse it, and put it in the dryer, being sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the care label inside. The washing removes dirt and other contaminants and the heat from the dryer helps redistribute the DWR treatment on the fabric surface.

If water fails to bead up on the surface of your cleaned and tumble-dried garment, its DWR treatment has reached the end of its useful life. But don’t worry: You can restore the garment’s water repellency by applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments, as they can hinder your garment's breathability.

http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/care-center/washing-instructions

 

[christopher]

What kinda soap should I use to wash my klim gear??
Thanks darren

hello Darren:
I went ahead and contacted KLIM on your behalf to get the official answer for you.



Outerwear GORE-TEX® Care Instructions

WASH
Machine-wash warm (104° F/40° C). Powder or liquid detergent. No fabric softener. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

DRY CLEAN
If professionally dry-cleaned, request clear distilled solvent rinse and spray repellent. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

IRON
Steam-iron warm, placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. No need to iron the garment until it is completely dry.

BLEACH
No chlorine bleach. It may damage your garment.

DRY
Tumble-dry warm. The heat from the dryer will help to reactivate the durable water repellent (DWR) treatment on your garment's outer fabric.

WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT
Gore recommends applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments as they can affect the garment's breathability.

STAIN REMOVAL
Use a pre-wash treatment such as Shout® or Spray 'n Wash®, following its manufacturer's instructions. Rinse well.

Regards,

Sami Tureman | Customer Service
Klim | 3753 County Line Rd | Rigby, ID 83442
Ph. 208.552.7433 | Fax 208.552.1615

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From Gortex Corp.

Restoring Water Repellency
“Wet out” can put a real damper on your day. That’s when liquid saturates your garment’s outer fabric layer above the GORE-TEX® membrane, leaving you feeling damp and clammy - as if your garment were leaking, even when it’s not.

To prevent wet out, all GORE-TEX® shell fabrics are treated with an ultra-thin treatment called DWR, a durable water repellent polymer that is applied to the outermost fabric layer. DWR penetrates the fibers and lowers the surface tension of the fabric, causing water to bead up and roll off this outer layer of fabric, instead of being absorbed.

DWR is not permanent, though. Regular wear and tear, plus exposure to dirt, detergents, insect repellent, and other impurities can shorten its lifespan. The good news is that restoring the water repellency of your GORE-TEX® shell is extremely easy.


This is an example of what you will want to spray on your KLIM Gear.
http://www.rei.com/product/724689/n...-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA

 

[Big D rmk700]

Hey thanks everyone!!!
Darren
Now it just needs to start dumping!!!