Dirt, sweat and grime will age your gear prematurely. Each material requires its own unique care and handling, to enjoy a long and productive life. (Don’t we all?)
Packs, shoes, gloves and skin-hugging fibres like fleece and wool, all require their own care and handling, to enjoy a long and productive life. Find wash, dry and waterproof tips for each gear category below.
GLOVES
STEP 1
WASH
Follow the care label on your gloves for how to wash guidelines.
Hand-wash gloves or mitts with a mild detergent in cold water.
Do not use a washing machine or any type of wash-in treatments.
Removable liners should be hand-washed and dried separately.
Always keep both the outer shells and the glove liners inside-right. (Don’t turn either inside-out.)
STEP 2
DRY
To dry out after use, air-dry gloves and mitts, keeping at least one meter distance from direct heat sources (eg wood stoves, baseboard heaters.)
To dry after washing, hang to dry.
Do not use a tumble dryer.
FLEECE
STEP 1
WASH
Start by checking the exact guidelines on the care label of your fleece garment.
Machine wash in lukewarm water.
For best results, launder garment with similar colors.
Do not bleach.
Avoid use of fabric softeners.
Do not iron or dry clean.
For optimal performance, add your fleece garment to the washing machine when you wash your GORE-TEX jacket using Arcteryx Nu Detergent. It will remove all of the dirt, prevent odor from building up in the fabric and leave no residue.
STEP 2
DRY
Turn the garment inside out and tumble dry at a low temperature.
WOOL
STEP 1
DRY-CLEAN OR HAND-WASH
Check the care label on the wool garment for exact guidelines.
We recommend dry-cleaning your woolen products. Or hand-wash in cold water with a light detergent.
FOOTWEAR
STEP 1
PREPARE FOR WASHING
Remove laces.
Shake out sand, gravel, and dirt from inside the footwear.
If possible, remove and shake out the foot bed or insole.
STEP 2
WASH
Do not wash in the washing machine.
Do not use bleach.
Using only water, or with a mild detergent scrub shoes with a soft brush or sponge.
Rinse thoroughly to remove any soap residue.
STEP 3
DRY
Do not use a dryer or any other direct source of heat.
Leave to air-dry.
If you air-dry outside, choose a spot in the shade.
STEP 4
PROTECT
Apply DWR to re-protect your shoes if the water no longer beads and runs off the footwear.
PACK
STEP 1
PREPARE FOR WASHING
Open every pocket and compartment and remove all items.
Leave pockets unzipped.
Shake out the backpack to remove dirt.
STEP 2
WASH
Surface wash only.
Do not wash in the washing machine.
Do not use bleach.
Using only water, or with a mild detergent, scrub the pack with a soft brush or sponge.
Rinse the pack thoroughly to remove any detergent residue.
STEP 3
DRY
Do not use a dryer or any other direct source of heat.
Leave to air-dry.
If you air-dry outside, choose a spot in the shade.
STEP 4
PROTECT
Apply DWR to re-protect your pack if the water no longer beads off the fabric.
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